Liu Institute for Global Issues

The Liu Institute for Global Issues is an interdisciplinary research hub for emerging global issues in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs in the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC). At the Liu Institute, we strive to catalyze innovative thinking and positive change, bridging the gap between academics and practitioners to transform research into actions. Our policy-led approach encourages examination of economic, social and environmental interactions and solutions that advance sustainability, security and social justice, particularly in lower income communities.

 
 

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SPPGA Term Instructors – Apply by June 11

School of Public Policy & Global Affairs Term Instructors (Adjuncts and Sessionals) The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for Sessional Lecturers for the Winter 2025-2026 academic term. The following courses are...

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Hats off to the MPPGA Class of 2025

Photos: Si Ming Zheng As the academic year comes to a close, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of another class of graduating students in the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program here at UBC. As SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane said in her address to the students following...

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Diplomats: Who They Are, What They Do, and Why It Matters

The post Diplomats: Who They Are, What They Do, and Why It Matters appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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2024/25 IAR Publication Awards

Institute of Asian Research (IAR) Fellows are UBC graduate students with a deep knowledge of Asia and an interest in advancing research with relevance to policy and global affairs. Each academic year, IAR celebrates these scholars with publication awards to acknowledge their important research...

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UBC Himalaya Program Hosts Critical Conversation on Translating Indigeneity across Contexts

The UBC Himalaya Program held several intriguing talks and lectures in the 2024-25 academic year. Featuring three expert scholars these talks offered a valuable space to explore emerging discourse about ecology, national politics, and indigeneity in the context of the Himalayan region. These...

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Fostering Dialogue, Cultural Exchange and Community at the Centre for Japanese Research: Highlights from 2024-25

  Takahashi Yoshiaki (Consul General of Japan) sharing remarks at the Shinnenkai New Year Celebration, January 2025 (image credits: Si Ming Zheng) As the 2024–2025 academic year draws to a close, the UBC Centre for Japanese Research (CJR) is proud to reflect on a year rich with dialogue,...

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