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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CARE Fall Courses – Apply between Aug 16-24

We are pleased to announce the Fall 2025 CARE Courses! These specialized, interdisciplinary courses are offered by partner institutions across the CARE consortium and are open to eligible students interested in expanding their academic and professional horizons. You may apply to up to two courses...

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2025 InnovEAT: Sustainable Agri-Food Solutions to Challenges of Climate Change

We are excited to announce that the application for the 2025 InnovEAT: Sustainable Agri-Food Solutions to Challenges of Climate Change is now open. This 1.5-day hackathon will bring together students from all CARE partner institutions to the University of Guelph and empower them to innovate...

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MPPGA Teaching Assistants – Apply by July 31

The School of Public Policy and Global affairs is seeking Teaching Assistants for Winter Term 2025-26 in the following courses: PPGA 508 – Policy in Context (2 Positions | Term 1) Analytical tools for assessing policy in different cultural contexts, inter-cultural communication skills, ethics,...

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Global Policy Project Course Instructor – Apply by July 20

The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for Adjuncts and Sessional Lecturers to teach our Global Policy Project course for the Winter 2025-2026 academic term.  PPGA_V 590 (6) Global Policy Project: The course is a...

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Announcement of Retirement: Professor Kyung-Ae Park

The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) sends a heartfelt farewell to Professor Kyung-Ae Park as she announces her retirement. As part of her impressive career as a policy professional and comparative politics scholar, Prof. Park has lent her expertise to UBC’s academic...

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In Memoriam: IAR Founding Director Dr. Terry McGee

It is with deep sadness that the Institute of Asian Research conveys news of the passing of founding director Terry McGee on the 26th of June. Terry was a dynamic professor in the Department of Geography and a prime mover in the creation of the Institute of Asian Research (IAR) where he served as...

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