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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GreenTech Asia Grows with the Help of Current and Former SPPGA Students

By David Deen (MPPGA, Class of 2023) Students from the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) are playing a key role in defining Canada’s relationships in Asia. Graduates are working in influential positions within public and private sector organizations on both sides of the Pacific....

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News Compilation: March 2023

SPPGA in the news: What does TikTok know about you? March 1, 2023 What does TikTok know about you? What should you know about it? Prof. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; UBC History) noted that most people are not going to read the dozens of pages of TikTok’s terms of service. via CBC News The post News...

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News Compilation: The Tradeoffs of Nuclear Reactors

With climate concerns on the rise, U.S. and Canadian governments have escalated interest in adopting nuclear energy sources. But with an array of concerns still present, research is needed to assess the feasibility of such implementation. SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana and Allison MacFarlane critically...

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Dr. Rashid Sumaila Awarded Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement

February 22, 2023 – SPPGA Professor Dr. Rashid Sumaila and Dr. Daniel Pauly (UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) have been named the 50th laureates of the Tyler Prize, an international award that recognizes individuals who have made inspiring and notable contributions to the...

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News Compilation: February 2023

SPPGA in the news: Is the Aral Sea a Lost Cause? February 1, 2023 Is the Aral Sea a Lost Cause? SPPGA Student Elena Gordillo Fuertes writes on the impacts of the Aral Sea’s desiccation are threatening the lives of millions and hopes for its revival are plummeting. .msw-button...

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KPP Plays Key Role in Launch of Korea Study Group in Federal Parliament

The Knowledge Partnership Program (KPP) played a pivotal role in the launch of the Korea study group in the Canadian Parliament. In 2022, the KPP took a new initiative on parliamentary diplomacy and organized two KPP-Parliamentarian Delegation Visits to South Korea (in April and September), led by...

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