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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2023/24 IAR Publication Awards

  Institute of Asian Research (IAR) Fellows are UBC graduate students with a deep knowledge of Asia and an interest in advancing research with relevance to policy and global affairs. Each academic year, IAR celebrates these scholars with publication awards to acknowledge their important...

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News Compilation: July 2024

Media July 1, 2024 Nuclear Power and the Climate Emergency SPPGA Prof M V Ramana  Via 94.1 KPFA Radio July 2, 2024 What the U.S. can learn from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Prof. Tricia Logan (SPPGA; CIS) interim academic director at UBC’s Indian Residential School History and...

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Meet Tricia Logan, SPPGA’s Incoming Assistant Professor

q.pullquote-quotes { color: #9E0067; } “Listening and giving space for all voices in the room is so important. Especially for governance or policy, to learn effective ways to challenge structures of historic harms and/...

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Newly Announced Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Marco Zenone Tackles Online Exploitation of Cancer Patients

Public health researcher Dr. Marco Zenone, just announced as one of nine individuals to receive the prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship for research at UBC, will be joining the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI) here at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs in...

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A Conversation with Professor Rashid Sumaila

  Professor Rashid Sumaila, who is jointly appointed with the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) and the Institute for Oceans and Fisheries, has made significant strides in his sustainability research over the years and continues to create positive impact with his ongoing...

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Celebrating the MPPGA Graduates of 2024

  Congratulations to the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs’ Class of 2024! It is with utmost pride that we send off this year’s MPPGA graduates, who have made great strides as SPPGA students and will continue on to shape the future of policy-making. MPPGA graduate student Mahnon Omar...

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