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.

76
Master's Students
(2018)
25
Graduate Degrees Awarded
(2018)
 

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Meet Dr. Allison M. Macfarlane, the new Director of the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs

The University of British Columbia welcomes Dr. Allison M. Macfarlane as the new Director of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) in the Faculty of Arts. Dr. Macfarlane will assume the role for a five-year term starting July 1st, 2020. Dr. Allison M. Macfarlane Dr. Allison M....

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What Constitutes “Good” Input To Mine Planning?

Dr. Jocelyn Fraser, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, SPPGA and NBK Institute of Mining Engineering Mr. Zorigtkhuu Bat-Erdene, MASc. Student, UBC and NBK Institute of Mining Engineering Dr. Nadja Kunz, Assistant Professor, SPPGA and NBK Institute of Mining Engineering Public participation in mineral...

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Oceans Losing Oxygen At Unprecedented Rate, Experts Warn

The post Oceans Losing Oxygen At Unprecedented Rate, Experts Warn appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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Professor Sara Shneiderman Awarded a Fostering Research Partnerships Fund Grant

Congratulations to SPPGA Associate Professor Sara Shneiderman (SPPGA; Anthropology) who was awarded a Fostering Research Partnerships Fund (FRPF) grant for her project titled, “Understanding Nepali-Canadian Experiences in BC: Immigration, Intergenerational Change, and Well-Being,” in collaboration...

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UBC Performing Well According to Times Higher Education Rankings

The University of British Columbia (UBC) continues to do well in international rankings. In the Times Higher Education subject rankings in 2019, we placed in the top 100 in all categories. We are ranked #52 overall in Arts and Humanities. The Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings are...

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MPPGA Students Engaging in Global Policy Project Fieldwork

The 2019-2020 Global Policy Projects are underway, with UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) student teams conducting fieldwork with clients on seven different projects in ten countries throughout December, 2019. The fieldwork component is a defining component UBC’s professional...

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