Institute of Asian Research

Founded in 1978, the Institute of Asian Research (IAR) is the premier Asia-focused research institute and think tank in Canada, serving as an active hub for research, teaching, policy support, and community engagement. From its home in the C. K. Choi Building on the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus, the Institute seeks to build knowledge and networks to support effective policy action on a wide range of domestic, regional, and global issues centred on Asia.

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SPPGA Term Instructors – Apply by Oct 30

The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for Sessional Lecturers for the Winter 2026-2027 academic term. The following courses are open for application in Term 1 and/or Term 2 (September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027). The…

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Thai political leader Pita Limjaroenrat joins SPPGA and IAR

Former leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party, Pita Limjaroenrat, brings his expertise in governance, democratization, and political leadership to the role of Adjunct Professor with SPPGA and Co-Director of IAR’s Centre for Southeast Asia Research The post Thai political leader Pita Limjaroenrat…

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MPPGA Program: Policymaking Outside of the Classroom

We reconnected with two alumni to tell us about why they chose the MPPGA for their graduate program. The post MPPGA Program: Policymaking Outside of the Classroom appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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Living with complex risk: Q&A with Sara Shneiderman and Pasang Yangjee Sherpa on the August 2026 disaster in Nepal and Tibet

Profs. Sara Shneiderman and Pasang Yangjee Sherpa discuss the August 2026 catastrophic ice-rock avalanche that resulted in flash floods in Nepal and Tibet The post Living with complex risk: Q&A with Sara Shneiderman and Pasang Yangjee Sherpa on the August 2026 disaster in Nepal and Tibet…

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Announcing the UBC Taiwan Studies Program

This program will bring together students, faculty, policymakers, and other practitioners to deepen understanding and strengthen connections between Canada and Taiwan. The post Announcing the UBC Taiwan Studies Program appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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Announcing the Recipients of the Dr. Paul Evans Research Prize in Canada–Asia Relations Policy

Congratulations to Ananya Huria and Xian Kostyrko, the winners of the inaugural Dr. Paul Evans Research Prize in Canada–Asia Relations Policy. The post Announcing the Recipients of the Dr. Paul Evans Research Prize in Canada–Asia Relations Policy appeared first on School of Public Policy and…

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