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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School of Public Policy and Global Affairs Practitioner Fellowship – Apply by Jan 17

Overview SPPGA recognizes that to have a transformative impact on society, academic excellence and policy practice must be integrated throughout the School’s research, teaching and community engagement. In the spirit of facilitating knowledge exchange, strengthening community ties, and building an...

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SPPGA Year in Review: 2023-24 Highlights

The post SPPGA Year in Review: 2023-24 Highlights appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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Building Cooperative Security in Asia Pacific: Canadian Track-Two Initiatives,1989-2005

Building Cooperative Security in Asia Pacific: Canadian Track-Two Initiatives,1989-2005 is a new research report by Paul Evans, David Dewitt and Brian Job.  Written at the beginning of a turbulent Indo-Pacific era, this is an aide mémoire focused on Canadian efforts led by academics and officials...

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Phil Lind Initiative 2025 – What It Means to Be “American”: Navigating Identity in a Changing Nation

This year’s Phil Lind Initiative Series What It Means to Be “American”: Navigating Identity in a Changing Nation, grapples with the fluid and multifaceted nature of American identity amid rapid social and political turmoil and transformation. Against the backdrop of a second...

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CARE Program Summer 2025 Internships – Apply by Dec 27

Internships equivalent to €6,000 (Euros) each are made available annually through a gift from the Fondation David R. Graham for outstanding students from France who are wanting to work with esteemed faculty from the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia (...

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Mine Water Management and Stewardship: Nadja Kunz Canada Research Chair Renewal

The post Mine Water Management and Stewardship: Nadja Kunz Canada Research Chair Renewal appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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