Faculty of Public and Global Affairs
Calling all future leaders
The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs’ select group of 12 academic units are unique in Canada, attracting future leaders who go on to work at the highest levels of government, diplomacy, journalism, economics, and much more. Our students learn from experts in their field and have the chance to pursue job placements within national and international organizations, as well as study abroad. With more than 80 specialized degree programs and a rich selection of 800 courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, there’s a path here for every passionate student eager to make a difference on a global scale.
How will you lead, connect, transform?
Aging Well: How Economics Can Improve Life in Later Years
Through surveys and economic modelling, Minjoon Lee explores how individuals and governments can better prepare for the financial and caregiving needs of older adults.
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Collaborating across diverse schools, institutes, and departments, FPGA fosters innovative research and insights at the intersections of politics, policy, and public life.
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This strategic plan provides a vision of where the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs will be in five years’ time and outlines a set of goals designed to get us there.
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FPGA In the News | June 4
Why Did Trump Take Another Shot At Chrystia Freeland During The Oval Office Meeting With Carney?The Ottawa CitizenJeni Armstrong, Political…
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FPGA Researchers Win Achievement Awards
Professors Megan Gaucher and Laura Macdonald from Carleton’s Faculty of Public and Global Affairs received 2025 Research Achievement Awards for…
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Finger on the Pulse: Carleton Journalism Grad Shares her Passion for Music at Spotify
On her drive to Spotify’s Los Angeles office in the city’s Arts District, Carleton journalism grad Jess Huddleston tunes into…
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Canada’s First Chair in Philanthropy Established at Carleton University
Carleton University is proud to announce a major milestone for the philanthropic and nonprofit sector: Canada’s first Chair in Philanthropy.
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