Institute of Asian Research

Founded in 1978, the Institute of Asian Research (IAR) is the premier Asia-focused research institute and think tank in Canada, serving as an active hub for research, teaching, policy support, and community engagement. From its home in the C. K. Choi Building on the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus, the Institute seeks to build knowledge and networks to support effective policy action on a wide range of domestic, regional, and global issues centred on Asia.

 
 

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The Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Empowerment (CARE) Program

A New Multi-University Collaboration to Prepare the Next Generation of Global Climate and Environmental Leaders and Citizens The School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) announces the Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Empowerment (or CARE) Program: an innovative partnership with...

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News Compilation: May 2024

Media May 3, 2024 Can floating nuclear power plants help solve Northern Canada’s energy woes? A new nuclear power project looks to solve Northern Canada’s energy problems, however SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana explains how the cost of power from these small nuclear reactors could be up to 10 times...

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Welcoming Dr. Candis Callison to the SPPGA faculty

q.pullquote-quotes { color: #9E0067; } “My interest in how diverse publics come to know and care about climate change drives my research... the questions related to how media might contribute to public understanding and...

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Prof. Sara Shneiderman Recognized for Excellence in Mentoring

q.pullquote-quotes { color: #9E0067; } “Dr. Shneiderman amalgamates kindness and rigor in her mentorship, without compromising on either.” Anudeep Dewan UBC Anthropology PhD candidate   Prof. Sara...

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Announcement of Retirement: Professor George Hoberg

  With heartfelt appreciation, the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs extends its best wishes to Professor George Hoberg who will be retiring this summer following a remarkable tenure as a teacher and scholar here at the University of British Columbia with a specialization in...

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New Phil Lind Memorial Fellowship in Public Policy and Global Affairs Announced

  q.pullquote-quotes { color: #9E0067; } “CPAC is proud to honour Phil, and his strong ties to his alma mater UBC, with this fellowship.” Christa Dickenson President and CEO of the Cable Public Affairs...

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