December 2017
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Trina Loken’s fourth blog from the field
MAGG student Trina Loken advocates for disaster preparedness as a public good. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Trina Loken’s fourth blog from the field
Dispatch from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Lao PDR: Kyle Taylor’s fourth blog from the field
MIPP student Kyle Taylor describes the impact of transnational organized crime on security and development. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Lao PDR: Kyle Taylor’s fourth blog from the field
Dispatch from the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Nepal: Emma Fingler’s third blog from the field
MAGG student Emma Fingler takes stock of her internship at its midway point. Continue Reading Dispatch from the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Nepal: Emma Fingler’s third blog from the field
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Indonesia: Emilie Turner’s third blog from the field
MAGG student Emilie Turner describes her role as “focal point” for the Leveraging Innovative Finance for Development conference. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Indonesia: Emilie Turner’s third blog from the field
Dispatch from CIVICUS in South Africa: Amy Zavitz’s third blog from the field
MAGG student Amy Zavitz reflects on the responsibility that comes with privilege. Continue Reading Dispatch from CIVICUS in South Africa: Amy Zavitz’s third blog from the field
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Trina Loken’s third blog from the field
MAGG student Trina Loken situates UNDP Viet Nam’s work within wider climate change negotiations. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Trina Loken’s third blog from the field
Three BSIA PhD students win IDRC research awards
The BSIA is pleased to congratulate PhD students Hari HC, Karolina Werner, and Diana Zacca Thomaz, who were each successful in the 2017 IDRC Doctoral Research Awards competition. Continue Reading Three BSIA PhD students win IDRC research awards
Dispatch from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Lao PDR: Kyle Taylor’s third blog from the field
MIPP student Kyle Taylor discusses the impact of corruption on development in his third blog post. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Lao PDR: Kyle Taylor’s third blog from the field
November 2017
Dispatch from the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Nepal: Emma Fingler’s second blog from the field
MAGG student Emma Fingler discusses a month of new experiences in Kathmandu. Continue Reading Dispatch from the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Nepal: Emma Fingler’s second blog from the field
Call for Presentations: Deconstructing the Ideological Complexity of Right-Wing Populism Across Borders
The BSIA and WICI seek presenters for a workshop analyzing the global phenomenon of right-wing populism. Continue Reading Call for Presentations: Deconstructing the Ideological Complexity of Right-Wing Populism Across Borders
A quick UK-US post-Brexit trade deal? Looking at Nafta, that seems unlikely
New op ed by BSIA faculty member Randall Wigle. Continue Reading A quick UK-US post-Brexit trade deal? Looking at Nafta, that seems unlikely
BSIA faculty member named Killam Visiting Scholar
The BSIA congratulates Whitney Lackenbauer, who has been selected as the 2017-18 Killam Visiting Scholar at the University of Calgary. Continue Reading BSIA faculty member named Killam Visiting Scholar
Dispatch from CIVICUS in South Africa: Amy Zavitz’s second blog from the field
MAGG student Amy Zavitz discusses the extremes of Johannesburg in her second blog. Continue Reading Dispatch from CIVICUS in South Africa: Amy Zavitz’s second blog from the field
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Trina Loken’s second blog from the field
MAGG student Trina Loken describes UNDP Viet Nam’s efforts to reduce the harm caused by natural disasters. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Trina Loken’s second blog from the field
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Indonesia: Emilie Turner’s second blog from the field
MAGG student Emilie Turner talks innovative financing during the second month of her internship in Indonesia. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Indonesia: Emilie Turner’s second blog from the field
Dispatch from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Lao PDR: Kyle Taylor’s second blog from the field
MIPP student Kyle Taylor attends a drug-burning ceremony during the second month of his internship in Lao PDR. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Lao PDR: Kyle Taylor’s second blog from the field
Dispatch from the International Institute for Environment and Development in the UK: Masroora Haque’s first blog from the field
MAGG student Masroora Haque researches climate finance for the poor during the first month of her internship in the UK. Continue Reading Dispatch from the International Institute for Environment and Development in the UK: Masroora Haque’s first blog from the field
Dispatch from UNICEF in Geneva: Mike Chong’s first blog from the field
MIPP student Michael Chong reflects on his first month working for the Children’s Rights and Business Unit, part of the Public Fundraising and Partnerships Division of UNICEF, in Geneva, Switzerland. Continue Reading Dispatch from UNICEF in Geneva: Mike Chong’s first blog from the field
Dispatch from the UN Resident Coordination Office in Nepal: Emma Fingler’s first blog from the field
MAGG student Emma Fingler writes about her first month of humanitarian coordination with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Kathmandu, Nepal. Continue Reading Dispatch from the UN Resident Coordination Office in Nepal: Emma Fingler’s first blog from the field
Dispatch from the International Organization for Migration in Ghana: Olivia Matthews’ first blog from the field
MIPP student Olivia Matthews embraces life in Ghana (and learning a new language). Continue Reading Dispatch from the International Organization for Migration in Ghana: Olivia Matthews’ first blog from the field
October 2017
New BSIA website wins Gold in international creative competition
The BSIA is pleased to report that its new website has earned Gold in the 2017 MarCom Awards competition. Continue Reading New BSIA website wins Gold in international creative competition
Call for Papers: 2018 ACUNS Annual Meeting
ACUNS is now accepting Workshop paper and panel proposals from students of the MIPP and MAGG programs. Continue Reading Call for Papers: 2018 ACUNS Annual Meeting
Dispatch from CIVICUS in South Africa: Amy Zavitz’s first blog from the field
MAGG student Amy Zavitz discusses human rights, social justice, and her internship with CIVICUS in Johannesburg, South Africa. Continue Reading Dispatch from CIVICUS in South Africa: Amy Zavitz’s first blog from the field
Dr. John H. Hartig Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Canada to Perform Multi-Disciplinary Research on Cleanup of the Great Lakes
The Fulbright Program is pleased to announce that Dr. John Hartig of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be the Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Continue Reading Dr. John H. Hartig Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Canada to Perform Multi-Disciplinary Research on Cleanup of the Great Lakes
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Trina Loken’s first blog from the field
MAGG student Trina Loken discusses environmental issues in Viet Nam and her work with UNDP’s Climate Change and Environment Unit. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Trina Loken’s first blog from the field
Dispatch from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime in Lao PDR: Kyle Taylor’s first blog from the field
MIPP student Kyle Taylor reflects on his first month working in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Continue Reading Dispatch from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime in Lao PDR: Kyle Taylor’s first blog from the field
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Indonesia: Emilie Turner’s first blog from the field
MAGG student Emilie Turner provides a glimpse into her first month working as an intern at the UNDP country office in Jakarta, Indonesia. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Indonesia: Emilie Turner’s first blog from the field
Laurier political scientist researching what makes communities embrace or reject newcomers
Through her global-level research and facilitating her students’ local-level work, Rygiel is putting into action her conviction that the world needs to embrace diversity. Continue Reading Laurier political scientist researching what makes communities embrace or reject newcomers
Laurier/BSIA expert to speak at United Nations on migration
A Laurier/BSIA associate professor is heading to Geneva to address the United Nations (UN) on Oct. 12 as the international body develops a global compact for safe, orderly and regular international migration. Continue Reading Laurier/BSIA expert to speak at United Nations on migration
September 2017
BSIA faculty member inducted as CAHS Fellow
Congratulations to Sue Horton, BSIA faculty member, on her recent induction as a Fellow of the CAHS. Continue Reading BSIA faculty member inducted as CAHS Fellow
Call for Proposals: Fourth PhD Dissertation Workshop in Global Political Economy
PhD candidates engaging in GPE/IPE debates are encouraged to submit a 500-word proposal by November 13, 2017 to participate in the fourth PhD Dissertation Workshop in Global Political Economy in April 2018. Continue Reading Call for Proposals: Fourth PhD Dissertation Workshop in Global Political Economy
BSIA Faculty and Fellow elected to Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars
The BSIA warmly congratulates faculty member, Sarah Burch, and BSIA fellow, Shohini Ghose, on their election to Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars. Continue Reading BSIA Faculty and Fellow elected to Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars
PhD Candidate Kimberly Burnett successfully defends her thesis
The BSIA congratulates Kimberly Burnett, who defended her thesis on September 15th. Continue Reading PhD Candidate Kimberly Burnett successfully defends her thesis
Special keynote address featured during Orientation Day activities
The BSIA held Orientation Day activities on Friday, September 8 to welcome its incoming class. Continue Reading Special keynote address featured during Orientation Day activities
August 2017
Liam Riley named as finalist for prestigious research award
Postdoctoral Fellow Liam Riley has been named a finalist for a prestigious Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) award for his research on urban food security in Africa. Continue Reading Liam Riley named as finalist for prestigious research award
Students Search for Solutions for Climate Change Migrants
On Monday July 24th, the MIPP class successfully organized a policy hackathon at the BSIA to address the issue of climate-induced migration. Continue Reading Students Search for Solutions for Climate Change Migrants
May 2017
BSIA takes two of the top 10 spots in international policy competition
The BSIA is pleased to congratulate Maha Kamel, Olivia Matthews, Dani Marcheva and Dominique Souris for securing two of the top 10 winning entry positions in the International Policy Ideas Challenge 2017. Continue Reading BSIA takes two of the top 10 spots in international policy competition
BSIA faculty member Eric Helleiner wins prestigious fellowship
Professor Eric Helleiner has won a prestigious Killam Research Fellowship to expand understanding of the world economy beyond the well-known ideas of figures like Adam Smith and Karl Marx. Continue Reading BSIA faculty member Eric Helleiner wins prestigious fellowship
April 2017
Laurier/BSIA health policy expert receives major grant to research why people fail to seek medical care
Karen Grepin, Associate Professor at Laurier and a faculty member at the BSIA, has received a €250,000 grant from the scientific philanthrophy arm of AXA Group, to examine why people do not seek medical care at certain times, and what it means for health care systems around the world. Continue Reading Laurier/BSIA health policy expert receives major grant to research why people fail to seek medical care
Student Symposium featured keynote address by Senator Raynell Andreychuk
The BSIA held its annual CIGI Graduate Fellowship Symposium on Friday, April 21, which featured a compelling keynote lecture by Senator Raynell Andreychuk. Introduced by Mr. Jim Balsillie, the Senator spoke about her career as a champion for human rights, and stressed the impact individuals can have on policy. Continue Reading Student Symposium featured keynote address by Senator Raynell Andreychuk
Laurier Spotlight highlights new grant for program run out of Balsillie School
Jonathan Crush, CIGI Chair in Global Migration and Development, has received a $500,000 grant through the Queen Elizabeth Scholars program to support Advanced Scholars' research in food security. Continue Reading Laurier Spotlight highlights new grant for program run out of Balsillie School
March 2017
BSIA faculty member’s research on women migrant workers emphasizes rights
Dr. Jenna Hennebry was recently featured in Laurier’s “Research Spotlight” for her work on women migrant workers. Continue Reading BSIA faculty member’s research on women migrant workers emphasizes rights
February 2017
3rd Annual International Law Summer Institute at the BSIA
The BSIA is pleased to announce that it will again hold a five-day International Law Summer Institute, in partnership with CIGI's International Law Research Program, from May 15-19, 2017. Continue Reading 3rd Annual International Law Summer Institute at the BSIA
January 2017
New BSIA research maps out global trends in “Turbulent Present, Uncertain Future”
"Turbulent Present, Uncertain Future" is the final output of the 2015-16 CIGI Graduate Fellows program, a professional development program run by the BSIA in partnership with CIGI. Continue Reading New BSIA research maps out global trends in “Turbulent Present, Uncertain Future”