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UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs As an interdisciplinary hub for innovation and learning, the UBC School of Public Policy and Global

SPPGA is pleased to welcome three new practitioner fellows who will be in residence collaborating and working with our f...
09/10/2026

SPPGA is pleased to welcome three new practitioner fellows who will be in residence collaborating and working with our faculty and students this coming year.

Anita Pan, Omneya Ghamry, and Joshua Cader bring expertise and experience in areas spanning foreign policy, humanitarian advocacy, agriculture trade analysis and much more. Learn more about their work here: https://sppga.ubc.ca/research-impact/programs-initiatives/practitioner-fellowship-program/

The MPPGA Class of 2028 has arrived!This cohort has come to Vancouver from near and far, with our international students...
09/08/2026

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. Together, they will spend the next two years building the necessary skills to navigate some of the world’s most pressing policy challenges. A warm welcome to the newest members of our community 👋

SPPGA’s Prof. Kristen Hopewell participated in the World Economic Forum “Summer Davos,” as part of a panel on global tra...
09/04/2026

SPPGA’s Prof. Kristen Hopewell participated in the World Economic Forum “Summer Davos,” as part of a panel on global trade deals and a session on understanding geoeconomics realities. Convened in Dalian, China, the event brought together over 1,500 leaders from business, government, and academia.

📸 “Annual Meeting of the New Champions” by World Economic Forum CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

“The true charm of studying Chinese society and politics seems to lie in the fact that it is an enduring mystery... like...
09/04/2026

“The true charm of studying Chinese society and politics seems to lie in the fact that it is an enduring mystery... like a distant shore that, as a scholar, you can never quite reach.”

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: https://sppga.cms.arts.ubc.ca/?p=57604

In response to Trump’s threats, Prof. Max Cameron (SPPGA/ Political Science) speaks with CBC News on how Indigenous expe...
09/04/2026

In response to Trump’s threats, Prof. Max Cameron (SPPGA/ Political Science) speaks with CBC News on how Indigenous experiences can offer important lessons on resilience, self-determination and sovereignty. Watch here:
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7323341

Are you curious about democracy, disruption, and the U.S. political order? Applications are open for the PPGA 591C Lind ...
09/03/2026

Are you curious about democracy, disruption, and the U.S. political order? Applications are open for the PPGA 591C Lind Initiative Seminar!

This 3-credit course invites students to examine the current political context while facilitating discussions and substantially engaging with different viewpoints.

Applications close on September 25, 2026.

Learn more about the course here: https://lindinitiative.ubc.ca/course/

“In the face of division and the growing threat of authoritarianism, I want Canadians to reflect on how we can all becom...
09/03/2026

“In the face of division and the growing threat of authoritarianism, I want Canadians to reflect on how we can all become better citizens."

Prof Max Cameron's new book, "Divided We Fall," will be released Tue Sept 8. It explores forces driving political division, the lessons Canada can learn from the United States, and the role citizens can play in strengthening democracy. Read our Q&A here: https://sppga.ubc.ca/news/divided-we-fall/

Yves Tiberghien co-edits a new volume that brings together leading scholars and policy experts from across Asia and the ...
09/01/2026

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.

'At the Brink? The Global Economic Order in an Age of Geopolitical Rivalry' is open access and free to download here: https://press.anu.edu.au/publications/series/paftad/at-the-brink

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