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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Celebrating the History of the Centre for India and South Asia Research

q.pullquote-quotes { color: #9E0067; } “As perhaps the only space on campus consistently hosting and leading progressive conversations on the subcontinent for the public, CISAR is a small but important force, especially...

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SPPGA Term Instructors (Adjuncts and Sessionals) – Apply by July 8

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 open for application in Term 1 and/or Term 2 (September 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026). PPGA...

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MPPGA Teaching Assistants – Apply by July 2

The School of Public Policy and Global affairs is seeking Teaching Assistants for Winter Term 2025-26 in the following courses: PPGA 503 – Measurement and Data Analysis for Policy (1 Position | Term 1) Application Deadline: July 2, 2025 Please note that the number of Teaching Assistant...

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North Korea in a Changing World

KPP Hosts the First Seminar on North Korea Held in the Parliament The Knowledge Partnership Program (KPP) at UBC, led by Professor Kyung-Ae Park, hosted a seminar on North Korea in the Parliament on June 4, 2025. Titled “North Korea in a Changing World,” the event was held in partnership with the...

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Future Leaders in Defence: MPPGA Student Lindsay Burlie reflects on Peacekeeping, Purpose & Service

q.pullquote-quotes { color: #9E0067; } “The experience of the Future Leaders in Defence Forum goes far beyond a three-day event—it’s something I’ll carry forward in both thought and practice.” Lindsay Burlie...

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How to fight disinformation, according to a historian of media

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