UBC SPPGA

As an interdisciplinary hub, the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) leads in research, innovation & learning on policy & global affairs.

[UBC SPPGA @ubcSPPGA]

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[UBC SPPGA @ubcSPPGA]

Can Gen Z Protests Transform Nepal’s Political Futures?

Read the new article by @sshneiderman & Salina Dolmo Lama in @CurrentHistory1

[Current History @CurrentHistory1]

More in our April issue: @sshneiderman and Salina Dolmo Lama on Nepal’s Gen Z protests, Anirudh Krishna on addressing Gen Z's economic grievances, Atreyee Sen on digital rage and protest culture, and Šumit Ganguly on legacies of Indira Gandhi's Emergency.
https://t.co/7ZQ82hgTIS

[Hi,GBA @thisisGBA]

"It's the beginning of a special phase in our relationship with China, made possible and necessary by repositioning arrangements with the United States," says Paul Evans, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, in an interview with South, capturing the calculated pragmatism behind Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to Beijing.

This "special phase," Evans suggests, is defined less by sudden warmth than by sober necessity—a direct recalibration driven by Canada's urgent need to mitigate profound strategic risk.

@ChinaEmbOttawa @ChinaCGToronto @ChinainVan @ChinaCGCalgary @ChinaCGMTL @CanadaChina

[University of British Columbia @UBC]

Is Canada creating a permanent “service class”, or are temporary workers essential to the economy?

The rise of temporary residency has outpaced permanent immigration, raising important questions about jobs, worker rights and the future of immigration policy.

Join industry and academic experts for an engaging debate on January 26 at the UBC Robson Square Theatre.

Tickets are available now: https://t.co/y9jfgeAv01

[University of British Columbia @UBC]

Join us on November 11 at UBC's War Memorial Gymnasium for a ceremony to commemorate Remembrance Day.

All UBC students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend—to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace.

Learn more: https://t.co/U2OJqUl4ES

[UBC Himalaya Program @UBC_Himalaya]

Save the Date! UBC Himalaya Program, along with Nepal Cultural Society of BC (NCSBC), and SFU David Lam Centre, is excited to host a roundtable discussion on Nepal in Conversation: Protest and Pathways Forward. Join us for a panel discussion followed by an open dialogue on the recent unrest in Nepal. We will explore the roots of the protest, its societal impacts, and potential pathways forward. Share your perspectives and engage in the conversation.

DATE: Friday, October 17, 2025
TIME: 5:00 – 7:30 PM (PDT)
LOCATION: Room 1600 at Harbour Centre (515 W. Hastings Street)
A roundtable discussion cosponsored by Nepal Cultural Society of BC (NCSBC), SFU David Lam Centre and UBC Himalaya Program.

RSVP here*: https://t.co/oEuEBlUN2h

*This event has limited capacity, so make sure to register early!

For more information, visit our event page at https://t.co/Kcu8W1tFGB

[University of British Columbia @UBC]

UBC’s Strategic Directions 2025–2030 is officially here! 🎉 The refreshed plan is now live — and it’s all about shaping the future of UBC together.

While reaffirming our commitment to ongoing priorities, we’re building on these foundations with seven new strategic directions to help UBC move forward.

These directions are: Discover and Innovate for Impact, Create Flexibility for Learners, Enhance Experiential Education, Partner for Purpose, Maximize UBC System Strengths, Excel in the Development and Application of Emerging Technologies, and Nurture a Strong and Vibrant UBC Community.

Learn more about the launch: https://t.co/32qq7pFywv

[UBC Himalaya Program @UBC_Himalaya]

The UBC Himalaya Program is pleased to co-host an online panel discussion with the Himalayan Studies Initiative at the University of California, Berkeley, on the causes and consequences of Nepal’s current unrest. Speakers will discuss the political and social forces fueling widespread dissent, the challenges to governance and democracy, and the implications for Nepal’s future trajectory.
Sponsor(s): The Himalayan Studies Initiative at UC Berkeley, The Institute for South Asia Studies, UBC Himalaya Program at University of British Columbia, Vancouver
DATE: Tue, Sept 23, 2025
TIME: am Berkeley and Vancouver
ZOOM: Register on Zoom here -- https://t.co/LcUJNZk7SK...
LIVESTREAM: On Facebook -- https://t.co/44jUfIUUp3
Panelists:
Subin Mulmi, Executive Director, Nationality For All (NFA)
Sabin Ninglekhu, Principal Investigator of Heritage as Placemaking, Social Science Baha, Kathmandu
Shoumya Risal, Lawyer | Parliamentary Affairs and Reforms
Tashi Lhazom, Climate activist and youth engagement specialist
Discussant:
Phoenix Kenney Shrestha, Doctoral Scholar at University of Cambridge.
Moderators:
Alexander von Rospatt, Professor for Buddhist and South Asian Studies, UC Berkeley
Sara Shneiderman, Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of British Columbia.
(Event information and picture credit: https://t.co/v3l174TNDH...)

[UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social) @UBCoceans]

FRIDAY: Join us as Dr. Soo-Young Hwang (@ubcSPPGA) discusses "Ocean, Climate, and Human Rights: Advancing a Rights-Based Approach". 11 am PT: In-person @ AERL Theatre, UBC Vancouver or over Zoom. RSVP: https://t.co/h9nceqZb1H

[Rashid Sumaila @DrRashidSumaila]

Have you heard the news that #Fish1 (2022 WTO Subsidies Agreemt) is about to come into force? This is good news but only the beginning, we need #Fish 2 in order to achieve #InfinityFish. Go #WTO @NOIweala, @UBCoceans @ubcSPPGA @pewenvironment @oceana

[UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social) @UBCoceans]

#UBCOceans faculty selected as authors for the @IPCC_CH's 7th Assessment Report. Dr. William Cheung (@coru_ubc; @SolvingFCB) & @DrRashidSumaila (@SolvingFCB; @ubcSPPGA) are the only @UBC faculty members selected. https://t.co/1pe5HNrFn4 @ubcscience

[UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social) @UBCoceans]

There are benefits to projects like pipelines, but long term negative costs are usually left to the larger society to deal with, said @DrRashidSumaila. "I think there's usually a disconnect between those who gain and those who bear the cost." https://t.co/rA1HoK7VMn @ubcSPPGA

[UBC Media Relations @UBCNews]

OPINION: Keep the WTO, but kick out the U.S., @ubcsppga's Kristen Hopewell writes in @POLITICOEurope

The magnitude of Trump’s rule violation is entirely without precedent and demands an unprecedented response: https://t.co/NImrbMWoR9

[UBC Media Relations @UBCNews]

Saanvi Bhambhani never expected her academic path to span continents—but curiosity has always been her compass.

Read more about Saanvi's academic journey and adventures: https://t.co/WCDgodDx7R

[Nathan J Bennett @NathanJBennett]

A healthy #ocean is a #HumanRight. Join us at #UNOC3 as we spotlight testimonies of #OceanDefenders & drive support for their right to a healthy ocean.

📅 11 June, 16:45–18:45 - Launch of A Call To Action to support & safeguard Ocean Defenders

🔗 https://t.co/egXDZnh4D6

[University of British Columbia @UBC]

June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. The month encourages people to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country.

Explore events and resources at UBC: https://t.co/EJ4F2vG6b5

[UBC SPPGA @ubcSPPGA]

SPPGA is honoured to be the newest affiliate member of @apsiainfo ⬇️

[APSIA @apsiainfo]

APSIA is pleased to welcome the University of British Columbia’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs as an Affiliate Member. UBC is joining in June 2025, making it one of four Canadian schools! Welcome UBC to APSIA!

[University of British Columbia @UBC]

Spring grad 2025 kicks off next week! 🎓 From May 21–29, the UBC community will come together to celebrate the incredible achievements of our graduates.

Share your special moments by tagging us or using #UBCGrad in your posts.🎉📸

Tuum Est. It is Yours.

For more details on graduation, visit: https://t.co/LiiqRlhKJK

[UBC SPPGA @ubcSPPGA]

SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane talks to @NPR about what's at risk when the agency responsible for overseeing America's nuclear reactors loses autonomy  https://t.co/HCeyNMvwTK

[UBC SPPGA @ubcSPPGA]

In discussion with filmmaker Smriti Keshari during the #LIND25 event series, Schlosser highlights how the threat of nuclear weapons creates a responsibility for continued awareness and vigilance.⁣

Watch the full talk on YouTube: https://t.co/X0WN9xcYDr