January 2019
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Namibia: Kelsey Goodman’s fourth blog from the field
In her fourth blog from the field, MIPP student Kelsey Goodman looks ahead to her upcoming tasks at UNDP Namibia. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Namibia: Kelsey Goodman’s fourth blog from the field
December 2018
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine: Sulamita Romanchik’s fourth blog from the field
In her final blog from Ukraine, MAGG student Sulamita Romanchik discusses the fluid concept of "identity". Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine: Sulamita Romanchik’s fourth blog from the field
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Namibia: Kelsey Goodman’s third blog from the field
In her third blog from the field, MIPP student Kelsey Goodman discusses gender inequality in Namibia. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Namibia: Kelsey Goodman’s third blog from the field
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Cambodia: Anthony Kubursy’s second blog from the field
In his second blog post, MIPP student Anthony Kubursy talks about his involvement in "Clean Energy Week". Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Cambodia: Anthony Kubursy’s second blog from the field
PhD Candidate Irene Spagna successfully defends her thesis
Congratulations to Irene Spagna, who successfully defended her thesis on December 5th. Continue Reading PhD Candidate Irene Spagna successfully defends her thesis
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Nimibia: Kelsey Goodman’s second blog from the field
In her second blog from Namibia, MIPP student Kelsey Goodman discuss her work on the SCORE project, which aids in climate-smart farming. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Nimibia: Kelsey Goodman’s second blog from the field
November 2018
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine: Sulamita Romanchik’s third blog from the field
In her third blog from Ukraine, MAGG student Sulamita Romanchik discusses the weekend’s developments in the Kerch Strait, and the possible effects of the declaration of Martial Law. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine: Sulamita Romanchik’s third blog from the field
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Merran Eby’s second blog from the field
MAGG student Merran Eby discusses several projects that she has been involved with during the first month of her internship - including providing input on a butterfly museum design! Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Merran Eby’s second blog from the field
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Cambodia: Sakshi Jain’s second blog from the field
In her second blog, MIPP student Sakshi Jain talks about her involvement in two new projects for the UNDP in Cambodia. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Cambodia: Sakshi Jain’s second blog from the field
BSIA faculty member named to the Trudeau Foundation Board of Directors
Congratulations to Bessma Momani, UW and BSIA professor, on her recent appointment to the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Board of Directors. Continue Reading BSIA faculty member named to the Trudeau Foundation Board of Directors
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Merran Eby’s first blog from the field
MAGG student Merran Eby recounts her first impressions of the Ba Dinh area of Hanoi, where she now lives. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Merran Eby’s first blog from the field
October 2018
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine: Sulamita Romanchik’s second blog from the field
In her second blog from Ukraine, MAGG student Sulamita Romanchik discusses the concept of "conflict fatigue". Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine: Sulamita Romanchik’s second blog from the field
Call for Applications: Director, Balsillie School of International Affairs
The Balsillie School of International Affairs seeks to appoint an outstanding academic leader as its new Director. Continue Reading Call for Applications: Director, Balsillie School of International Affairs
Dispatch from UNDP in Namibia: Kelsey Goodman’s first blog from the field
MIPP student Kelsey Goodman recounts her first month in Windhoek, Namibia working as the Programme Assistant to the Monitoring and Evaluation branch at the UNDP. Continue Reading Dispatch from UNDP in Namibia: Kelsey Goodman’s first blog from the field
Dispatch from UNDP in Cambodia: Sakshi Jain’s first blog from the field
MIPP student Sakshi Jain tells about her first few weeks working on the United for Youth Employment Joint Programme at the UNDP office in Cambodia. Continue Reading Dispatch from UNDP in Cambodia: Sakshi Jain’s first blog from the field
Two part-time positions available
The BSIA, under Dr. Bessma Momani, is shortlisted to be the Canadian partner in a series of EU funded projects that will help advance the strategic partnership between the EU and Canada. These positions will be located in Ottawa, supporting the projects. Continue Reading Two part-time positions available
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Cambodia: Anthony Kubursy’s first blog from the field
MIPP student Anthony Kubursy tells about his first few weeks working on the policy team at the UNDP office in Cambodia. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Cambodia: Anthony Kubursy’s first blog from the field
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine: Sulamita Romanchik’s first blog from the field
MAGG student Sulamita Romanchik discusses the concept of "Independence" in Kyiv, Ukraine. Continue Reading Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine: Sulamita Romanchik’s first blog from the field
September 2018
Call for Proposals: Fifth PhD Dissertation Workshop in Global Political Economy
PhD candidates engaging in GPE/IPE debates are encouraged to submit a 500-word proposal by November 12, 2018 to participate in the fifth PhD Dissertation Workshop in Global Political Economy in April 2019. Continue Reading Call for Proposals: Fifth PhD Dissertation Workshop in Global Political Economy
BSIA faculty member wins Innis-Gérin Medal
Warm congratulations to Jennifer Clapp who recently won the Innis-Gérin Medal for enriching social sciences literature. Continue Reading BSIA faculty member wins Innis-Gérin Medal
BSIA celebrates its 10th anniversary with more than 250 friends
The Balsillie School of International Affairs celebrated its 10th anniversary on Friday, September 14th with many of its students, graduates, faculty, staff and community members. Continue Reading BSIA celebrates its 10th anniversary with more than 250 friends
PhD Candidate Jessica West successfully defends her thesis
Congratulations to Jessica West, who successfully defended her thesis on August 30th. Continue Reading PhD Candidate Jessica West successfully defends her thesis
August 2018
Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Gender and Public Policy
Dr. Bessma Momani is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to assist with several projects exploring the intersection of gender and public policy. Continue Reading Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Gender and Public Policy
PhD Candidate Rupinder Mangat successfully defends her thesis
Congratulations to Rupinder (Tina) Mangat, who successfully defended her thesis on July 25th. Continue Reading PhD Candidate Rupinder Mangat successfully defends her thesis
July 2018
BSIA Board reappoints Professor John Ravenhill as Director for an additional year
The Board of the BSIA is pleased to extend the appointment of Professor John Ravenhill as Director of the School for an additional one-year term ending August 30, 2019. Continue Reading BSIA Board reappoints Professor John Ravenhill as Director for an additional year
June 2018
BSIA Board Chair appointed Laurier’s Provost and Vice-President: Academic
Congratulations to Rob Gordon, BSIA Board Chair, on his recent appointment at Laurier. Continue Reading BSIA Board Chair appointed Laurier’s Provost and Vice-President: Academic
PhD Candidate Sara Rose Taylor successfully defends her thesis
The BSIA congratulates Sara Rose Taylor, who defended her thesis on June 6th. Continue Reading PhD Candidate Sara Rose Taylor successfully defends her thesis
Three BSIA faculty receive “2017 Outstanding Performance Award”
Warm congratulations to Jennifer Clapp, Jasmin Habib and Suzan Ilcan who have been named 2017 Outstanding Performance Award winners by the University of Waterloo. Continue Reading Three BSIA faculty receive “2017 Outstanding Performance Award”
Renowned Africa migration scholar Jonathan Crush named Laurier University Research Professor
The BSIA is pleased to congratulate faculty member Jonathan Crush, who has been named Laurier University Research Professor for 2018/19. Continue Reading Renowned Africa migration scholar Jonathan Crush named Laurier University Research Professor
May 2018
Dispatch from RightsCon Toronto 2018
Dispatch from RightsCon Toronto 2018: blog by Kristen Myers and Sulamita Romanchik Continue Reading Dispatch from RightsCon Toronto 2018
Two-day Transformative Leadership Program to be offered at the BSIA in July
The Balsillie School of International Affairs is pleased to host a two-day Transformative Leadership Program in partnership with the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at MIT from July 9-10, 2018. Continue Reading Two-day Transformative Leadership Program to be offered at the BSIA in July
Dispatch from the AI and Human Rights Symposium: Rebecca Herbener’s blog
MAGG student Rebecca Herbener tells of her experiences at the Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights Symposium in Ottawa. Continue Reading Dispatch from the AI and Human Rights Symposium: Rebecca Herbener’s blog
Dispatch from the AI and Human Rights Symposium: Christabel Polacco’s blog
MAGG student Christabel Polacco tells of her experiences at the Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights Symposium in Ottawa. Continue Reading Dispatch from the AI and Human Rights Symposium: Christabel Polacco’s blog
Balsillie School to offer Foundations in International Public Policy (FIPP) course
The Foundations in International Public Policy (FIPP) is a non-credit three-week course offered at the BSIA from August 6-24, 2018. Continue Reading Balsillie School to offer Foundations in International Public Policy (FIPP) course
April 2018
Call for Applications: Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Global Governance at the BSIA
Fulbright Canada recently posted the available Fulbright Canada Research Chair positions, including one at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Global Governance. Continue Reading Call for Applications: Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Global Governance at the BSIA
BSIA Masters students participate in inaugural AI challenge in Ottawa
Eight BSIA students traveled to Ottawa last week to participate in the inaugural “Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights Student Symposium and Policy Challenge.” Continue Reading BSIA Masters students participate in inaugural AI challenge in Ottawa
Talk postponed today; services limited due to inclement weather
The Balsillie School of International Affairs has postponed today's talk, "Patently Unequal: Intellectual Property, Industrial Organization, and Economic Malaise" due to inclement weather. Continue Reading Talk postponed today; services limited due to inclement weather
BSIA Faculty Member receives Distinguished Scholar Award at ISA
Warm congratulations to faculty member Jennifer Clapp, who was recently recognized at the International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Convention in San Francisco with the ESS Distinguished Scholar Award. Continue Reading BSIA Faculty Member receives Distinguished Scholar Award at ISA
BSIA Banting Postdoc recognized with Best Paper Award at ISA
Dr. Scott Hamilton will accept his award this week in San Francisco. Continue Reading BSIA Banting Postdoc recognized with Best Paper Award at ISA
March 2018
Call for Applications – International Law Summer Institute
Applications are now being accepted to attend the BSIA's 4th annual International Law Summer Institute. Continue Reading Call for Applications – International Law Summer Institute
Balsillie School of International Affairs partnership extended for another decade
Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of Waterloo and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) have signed a 10-year funding agreement renewal for the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA). Continue Reading Balsillie School of International Affairs partnership extended for another decade
February 2018
4th Annual International Law Summer Institute at the BSIA
The BSIA will again hold a five-day International Law Summer Institute, in partnership with CIGI's International Law Research Program, from May 28-June 1, 2018. Continue Reading 4th Annual International Law Summer Institute at the BSIA
January 2018
PhD Candidate Carla Angulo-Pasel successfully defends her thesis
The BSIA congratulates Carla Angulo-Pasel, who defended her thesis on January 16th. Continue Reading PhD Candidate Carla Angulo-Pasel successfully defends her thesis
Dispatch from the International Organization for Migration in Ghana: Olivia Matthews’ second blog from the field
MIPP student Olivia Matthews describes her many responsibilities at the IOM Continue Reading Dispatch from the International Organization for Migration in Ghana: Olivia Matthews’ second blog from the field
Study co-authored by BSIA faculty member finds significant hike to carbon prices necessary to achieve emissions targets
A study released by the Laurier Centre for Economic Research co-authored by BSIA's Randall Wigle and Nicholas Rivers from the University of Ottawa, was cited in a recent article in The Globe and Mail. Continue Reading Study co-authored by BSIA faculty member finds significant hike to carbon prices necessary to achieve emissions targets
Dispatch from CIVICUS in South Africa: Amy Zavitz’s fourth blog from the field
MAGG student Amy Zavitz discusses the importance of free expression Continue Reading Dispatch from CIVICUS in South Africa: Amy Zavitz’s fourth blog from the field
BSIA launches “Cracks in the Liberal International Order: 2018 Global Trends Report”
The BSIA is pleased to announce the release of "Cracks in the Liberal International Order: 2018 Global Trends Report", an anthology of policy briefs prepared by the BSIA masters and doctoral students for officials at Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Continue Reading BSIA launches “Cracks in the Liberal International Order: 2018 Global Trends Report”
Dispatch from the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Nepal: Emma Fingler’s fourth blog from the field
MAGG student Emma Fingler witnesses landmark elections in Nepal. Continue Reading Dispatch from the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Nepal: Emma Fingler’s fourth blog from the field
UW/BSIA scholars challenge millennials to abolish nuclear weapons
Jim Blight and janet Lang's new book, "Dark Beyond Darkness", draws on historical facts and human foibles to drive home how dangerous our world was during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and still is today with volatile leaders in charge of 15,000 nuclear warheads. Continue Reading UW/BSIA scholars challenge millennials to abolish nuclear weapons
BSIA Fellow appointed to the Order of Canada
The BSIA congratulates Keith Hipel on his recent appointment to the Order of Canada. Continue Reading BSIA Fellow appointed to the Order of Canada