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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SPPGA Professors Receive SSHRC Awards

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News Compilation: September 2024

Media September 4, 2024 Physicist MV Ramana on the problem with nuclear power SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana shares a deep dive into the consequences of nuclear energy, as elaborated in his latest book. The harmful industry “only survives because of government support,” he says. Via The Guardian...

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Professor Heidi Tworek Elected to Royal Society of Canada

q.pullquote-quotes { color: #9E0067; } “I’m particularly honoured by this invitation to the Royal Society of Canada because it is a recognition of the importance of interdisciplinarity. It represents a wonderful...

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Meet Practitioner Fellow Ginette Azcona, Data Policy Specialist at UN Women

The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs welcomes Ginette Azcona, who will be joining our community as a practitioner fellow for the Fall of 2024. Ginette is senior researcher, data scientist, and policy specialist at UN Women based in New York. She has over 15 years of experience in the...

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Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Nomination – Apply by Oct 4

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Olav Slaymaker Scholarship in Environment – Apply by Oct 6

The post Olav Slaymaker Scholarship in Environment – Apply by Oct 6 appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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