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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 01/10/2026

Join an interdisciplinary roundtable with @saraschneider.bsky.social and other UBC experts on Oct 14, exploring the causes and contexts of the recent “Himalayan Tsunami” in Nepal and Tibet and the ongoing impacts. RSVP: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/living-wi…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 29/09/2026

Who speaks for nature? Join us for a discussion on the evolving relationship between business, sustainability, and governance with CARE Fellow Marine de Bazelaire. Date: October 14 Time: 12:30-2 PM RSVP: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/who-speak…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 28/09/2026

On Tue Sep 29 at 12:30pm, UBC students have the chance to hear directly from candidates running in Vancouver’s municipal election. Learn about the issues shaping the city, ask questions, and gain insight into local political leadership. Free. RSVP: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event...

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 24/09/2026

Join Prof. Max Cameron with Prof. Kathryn Gretsinger in discussing how society can rebuild civil discourse in the wake of increasing political polarization. RSVP: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/divided-w…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 23/09/2026

Applications are open for the Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowship! One application will be sponsored by SPPGA to conduct research enhancing interdisciplinary collaborations. Deadline: October 7 Apply: sppga.ubc.ca/about/opportunities/ki…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 22/09/2026

The Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security is accepting applications! Selections are made based on the potential of the project, the applicants research knowledgeability, and their record of achievements. Learn more here: sppga.ubc.ca/about/opportunities/si…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 21/09/2026

Congratulations Ananya Huria and Xian Kostyrko, winners of the inaugural Dr. Paul Evans Research Prize in Canada–Asia Relations Policy sppga.ubc.ca/news/announcing-recipi…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 18/09/2026

Are you interested in shaping global public policy? Do you want to tackle the worlds most pressing issues? Join us for an upcoming info session where you can learn more about the MPPGA Program. RSVP: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/master-of…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 18/09/2026

Hear from T. M. Krishna on Sept 28 at 5:30 PM as he unpacks what India’s national symbols reveal about power and resistance. RSVP here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/decoding-…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 17/09/2026

This summer, SPPGA welcomed Master's students Thibaud Zrein and Carlo Feruglio, from Sciences Po and Sciences Po-Bocconi, as part of the CARE Internship Program. Read more: sppga.ubc.ca/news/bridging-borders-…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 17/09/2026

Join Dr. A. Kalaiyarasan, Assoc. Prof. of Development Studies, on Sept 21 at 5:30 PM as he explores India’s rapid expansion of schooling amid precarious employment and stagnant wages. RSVP here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/rise-of-c…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 15/09/2026

The Olav Slaymaker Scholarship in Environment is open for applications! Open to graduate student(s) studying topics related to environmental issues with a faculty member in the SPPGA. Deadline: October 12 Apply: sppga.ubc.ca/about/opportunities/ol…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 14/09/2026

Join CCR for a talk with Prof. Daniel A. Bell on Sept 14 at 5:30 PM (PT) as he explores how ancient Chinese perspectives can inform contemporary political and moral debates. RSVP here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/why-ancie…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 14/09/2026

Applications are open for the Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship at UBC! This is open to UBC MA/PhD students, with preference given to those in the MPPGA program. Deadline: October 12, 2026 Apply here: sppga.ubc.ca/about/opportunities/ja…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 10/09/2026

SPPGA is pleased to welcome three new practitioner fellows. Anita Pan, Omneya Ghamry & Joshua Cader bring expertise in areas spanning foreign policy, humanitarian advocacy and agriculture trade analysis: sppga.ubc.ca/research-impact/progra…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 08/09/2026

The MPPGA Class of 2028 has arrived! This cohort has come to Vancouver from near and far, with our international students representing 19 different countries. A warm welcome to the newest members of our community 👋

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 04/09/2026

SPPGA welcomes Associate Professor Qiang Fu to our core faculty, a scholar dedicated to advancing the understanding of China. Learn more about him and his research here: sppga.cms.arts.ubc.ca/?p=57604

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 04/09/2026

In response to Trump’s threats, Prof. @maxcameron.bsky.social (SPPGA/Political Science) speaks with CBC News on how Indigenous experiences can offer important lessons on resilience, self-determination and sovereignty. Watch here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7323…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 03/09/2026

Are you curious about democracy, disruption, and the U.S. political order? Applications are open for the PPGA 591C Lind Initiative Seminar! Learn to examine the current political context, while facilitating discussions and engaging with various viewpoints. Learn more: lnkd.in/edxq7mB

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 03/09/2026

“In the face of division and the growing threat of authoritarianism, I want Canadians to reflect on how we can all become better citizens." Read the Q&A with @maxcameron.bsky.social on his new book 'Divided We Fall' out Sept 8 sppga.ubc.ca/news/divided-we-fall

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 02/09/2026

How are public health burdens connected to protest mobilization, and what role does access to healthcare play? SPPGA Prof. @veenasriram.bsky.social examines this relationship in her recently co-authored article. Read more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.108…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 01/09/2026

Yves Tiberghien co-edits a new volume that brings together leading scholars and policy experts from across Asia and the Pacific to examine how the region is navigating an increasingly contested international economic environment. press.anu.edu.au/publications/serie…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 28/08/2026

Don't buy into the SMR hype. MPPGA student Molly Langabeer & SPPGA Prof. M. V. Ramana argue nuclear small modular reactors can't realistically meet data centers' fast-growing AI energy demand. thebulletin.org/2026/07/data-center…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 22/08/2026

Applications are now open for the IAR Scholars Program! Engage with faculty and other scholars, and showcase your research on issues relevant to Asia and its diaspora. Apply by Sep 13: sppga.ubc.ca/news/the-institute-of-…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 20/08/2026

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 19/08/2026

How do governments best communicate complex climate policies? That question drove a recent research project by MPPGA student Leandro Salud and Practitioner Fellow Jen Walker. Read more: sppga.ubc.ca/news/building-a-toolki…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 18/08/2026

Come learn how the MPPGA program, and the unique opportunities it offers, can shape your global impact! The team behind the MPPGA program will be attending graduate school fairs across North America. Check the schedule here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/mppga-at-…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 13/08/2026

The UBC Himalaya Program will be hosting Oscar-nominated Bhutanese Director Pawo Choyning Dorji to discuss his directorial debut "Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom" which discusses themes of belonging and education. RSVP here: himalaya.arts.ubc.ca/events/event/l…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 11/08/2026

What is power? Who gets to wield it? SPPGA Adjunct Professor Andrea Reimer uses her platform to breakdown the abstract and intimidating concept of power through her series: #PowerU. Read more here: sppga.ubc.ca/news/poweru-with-andre…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 07/08/2026

Learn more about the MPPGA program at an upcoming information session where we'll provide an overview of the curriculum, along with insight into what makes the MPPGA experience distinct. Register here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/master-of…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 06/08/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 Lind Initiative Seminar (PPGA 591C)! This course will guide students to examine the current political moment, while developing the skills to engage substantially with different viewpoints. Learn more and apply: lindinitiative.ubc.ca/course

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 06/08/2026

During the first-ever Nepali Heritage Day in BC, UBC Professors and recent MPPGA Alum, Salina Dolmo Lama, launched the first open-access Nepali textbook titled, "Introduction to the Nepali Language." Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/ubc-launches-t…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 27/07/2026

Congratulations to Professors Juliet Lu and Rashid Sumaila who have been recognized as recipients of the SHHRC Insight Development Grants to continue their respective researches in global sustainability and resource economy reform. Read more here: research.ubc.ca/news/july-21-2026/s…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 15/07/2026

The CARE Program has opened applications for several opportunities in the fall of 2026. If you are a student interested in developing your understanding of environmental policy, these may be for you. See full details and apply here: www.care-climate.com/news/care-fall…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 14/07/2026

@ubcdemocracy.bsky.social's Heidi Tworek and Chris Tenove, alongside MPPGA alums Steewa Maria Philip and Joel Sawyer have recently written a piece covering the increase of harassment against local politicians. Read more: policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/07/hara…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 08/07/2026

How should Canada engage with a rapidly shifting Indo-Pacific amid a global "rupture"? The 2026 Indo-Pacific Symposium brought researchers and policy professionals to examine Canada's role. Read more: sppga.ubc.ca/news/dynamism-in-the-i…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 04/07/2026

You're only 6 minutes away from understanding the nuclear waste crisis. Prof. Allison Macfarlane, SPPGA Director and leading expert on nuclear waste disposal expert, explains. Learn more here: www.wsj.com/articles/expert-explain…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 03/07/2026

SPPGA Prof. Kristen Hopewell spoke at the AMNC 2026 session, "Less Talk, More Deals," on rising bilateral, regional trade agreements amid strain on the multilateral trading system. Learn more: www.weforum.org/meetings/annual-mee…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 24/06/2026

Bulgan Batdorj, recipient of the 2024 Olav Slaymaker Scholarship and Prof. Nadja Kunz have been published as co-authors on the article "Conceptual tensions and practical limitations of transparency in the mining sector." Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 16/06/2026

What does a "new international order" look like and how is it reshaping the world around us? SPPGA Profs Max Cameron and Heidi Tworek sat down with the Vancouver Public Library to dig into shifting global politics, media, and democracy. View the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5LeS2zhwDA

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 10/06/2026

Prof. Candis Callison (SPPGA; CIS) co-authors a new piece which proposes different ways of studying the Arctic, including recognizing kinship as a form of infrastructure. Learn more: theconversation.com/researchers-ask…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 08/06/2026

The Jordan Levi-Matin Memorial Award in Public Policy and Global Affairs has been granted to MPPGA student Mehre Dlir--in memory of a passionate advocate for education. Read more: sppga.ubc.ca/news/announcing-the-jo…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 08/06/2026

Dr. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA;@ubcoceans.bsky.social) co-authors a new piece published in npj Ocean Sustainability. "The ocean crisis demands a new kind of science" argues that scientists must become active agents of change. Read more here: www.nature.com/articles/s44183-026-…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 05/06/2026

SPPGA Professor and Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI) Director Heidi Tworek evaluates the limits and potential of developing safety regulations for the online environment of Canada. Read more: rsc-src.ca/en/voices/heidi-tworek-s…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 04/06/2026

New report: Learning from Disasters in Scholarship & Practice explores disaster resilience through collaboration between Nepal and BC. Includes contributions from SPPGA members, including MPPGA students Salina Dolmo Lama and Yi Yi Wang. 🔗 drrn.ubc.ca/learning-disasters-scho…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 04/06/2026

An interdisciplinary group of researchers are inviting a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to bridge the gap between mining design and social, ecological, and cultural practices. Apply now. Learn more: sppga.ubc.ca/news/post-doctoral-fel…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 03/06/2026

In this course designed by the CARE consortium, students engage with diverse audiences and learn how policy design and cross-sector collaboration directly impacts the climate crisis. Apply by July 3: sppga.ubc.ca/news/new-course-on-glo…

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 03/06/2026

SPPGA is welcoming applications for Sessional Lecturers for the Winter 2026-2027 academic term (September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027). Deadline extended to June 16. Learn More: f.mtr.cool/dcgtucyurh

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 03/06/2026

This graduation season, we're celebrating the many paths our alumni have taken since earning their MPPGA degrees. From government relations and education policy to consulting and research, their stories showcase the impact of public policy in action.

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UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca · 29/05/2026

Take a look at some of the highlights from the MPPGA Class of 2026 graduation—a wonderful day honouring our graduating students, their families, and the faculty and staff who supported them throughout these past two years. Read more: sppga.ubc.ca/news/congratulations-m…

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