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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2023 Olav Slaymaker Scholars at UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs

The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) is pleased to announce and congratulate University of British Columbia graduate students Rudri Bhatt and Mercy Muthuuri, the recipients of the 2023 Olav Slaymaker Scholarship in Environment. These scholarships have been generously endowed by...

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SPPGA Faculty Awarded SSHRC Funding for Prominent Research Initiatives

Transformative Memory International Network UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) congratulates Erin Baines (SPPGA), Sheryl Lightfoot (SPPGA; Department of Political Science; First Nations and Indigenous Studies), Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; Department of History), Yves Tiberghien (...

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New provincial funding will advance research by the UBC Disaster Resilience Research Network (Dr. Sara Shneiderman, co-lead)

The post New provincial funding will advance research by the UBC Disaster Resilience Research Network (Dr. Sara Shneiderman, co-lead) appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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“Who stands to benefit?” To engage in deep-sea mining or not. Not, say international scientists

Deep sea mining will produce far too little benefits for the harm it will cause. That is the result of an analysis by marine scientists and policy experts from around the globe, led by Dr. Rashid Sumaila from the University of British Columbia (Professor, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries;...

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Institute of Asian Research Welcomes Fellows for 2023-24

IAR Research Fellows and Centre Directors gathered in the Choi Lounge On October 20, 2023, the Institute of Asian research at SPPGA held an orientation to welcome 34 graduate students from across UBC as IAR Research Fellows. Fellows gathered in the C.K. Choi building for an introductory session...

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MPPGA Student Elena Gordillo Fuertes Receives 2023 Jamaloddin Khanjani Scholarship

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Elena Gordillo Fuertes, a dedicated student in the UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program, for being honored with the prestigious Jamaloddin Khanjani Family Scholarship. This remarkable achievement was announced in October 2023 by...

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