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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Career Development Opportunities in the MPPGA Program

Hear from our community on how the MPPGA Program prepares students for a career in policy and global affairs. The post Career Development Opportunities in the MPPGA Program appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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Advancing Climate Justice: Reflections from CARE Interns at UBC

From Paris to Vancouver, Anouk Bassou, Justine Babin, and Leo Ruesche Neggia share their experiences as part of the Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Empowerment (CARE) Internship Program The post Advancing Climate Justice: Reflections from CARE Interns at UBC appeared first on School of Public…

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Reparations in Higher Education: a conversation with Tricia Logan

Prof. Tricia Logan leads the SSHRC Insight Grant–funded project "Facing Colonial Complicity and Mobilizing Reparations in Canadian Higher Education" The post Reparations in Higher Education: a conversation with Tricia Logan appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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Institute of Asian Research Open House 2025

The Institute of Asian Research hosted their 2025 Open House featuring its five interdisciplinary and regionally-focused research centres. The post Institute of Asian Research Open House 2025 appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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2026 Lind Initiative Seminar – Apply by Sept 30

Applications are open to the Lind Seminar, which will take up the central question animating the 2026 series theme: what happens when the United States steps back from the world it helped build? The post 2026 Lind Initiative Seminar – Apply by Sept 30 appeared first on School of Public Policy and…

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GP² Reflections: MPPGA Students Explore Pathways to Clean Heating in Mongolia

As a part of their GP² project, MPPGA students seek to address issues of coal-powered heating and high GHG emissions in Mongolia. The post GP² Reflections: MPPGA Students Explore Pathways to Clean Heating in Mongolia appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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