Liu Institute for Global Issues

Paulette Regan shortlisted for Canada Prize in social sciences

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:58:10

Research Fellow Paulette Regan has been shortlisted for The Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences’ (CFHSS) Canada Prize in Social Sciences for her book Unsettling the Settler Within: Indian Residential Schools, Truth-telling and Reconciliation in Canada. Awarded annually to one work in French and one in English in each category, the prizes are a benchmark for outstanding scholarly work in the humanities and social sciences. The four prizes are each valued at $2,500 and will be presented at a special award ceremony on March 30, 2012 at the Musée des beaux-arts in Montreal. The nominees are chosen from works supported by CFHSS’s Awards to Scholarly Publications Program and winners are selected by a jury of scholars from across the country.

Canada just a ‘distant speckle’ to China: analysts

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:21:33

As Stephen Harper goes courting in China this week, several sinologists are offering a sobering analysis of the Canada-China relationship. Liu Institute Professor, Paul Evans, argues China has been a challenge for Conservatives who came to power in 2006 with “little experience in foreign affairs [and] an ideological antipathy for China.” The Harper crowd realized in 2007 their approach was a failure, Evans says, and reversed gears in 2009 with Harper’s first trip to China. He says Harper may be set on re-engaging with China but he has yet to explain, beyond economics, what’s behind Canada’s sudden interest.

Seeing Beyond the Trees

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:38:32

Distinguished Fellow Linda Coady recently plumbed the future of forestry with Alternatives Journal editor-in-chief Nicola Ross.

Call for Applications for Liu Institute Energy Security Postdoctoral Fellowship

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:13:06

Application deadline extended to MARCH 1, 2012.

LISTEN: Coltan, Advocacy, and Conflict Minerals in the Congo

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:02:19

On January 12 2012, Michael Nest presented this lecture on Coltan. A podcast of this event is now available.

LISTEN: Care and the Welfare State

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:04:50

On November 21 2011, Profess James Struthers of Trent University presented the Annual Dr. Richard B. Splane Lecture in Social Policy. A podcast of this event is now available.

Call for Applications

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:01:45

Liu Institute for Global Issues Energy Security Postdoctoral Fellowship

Special Issue of Energy Policy on Clean Cooking Fuels and Technologies in Developing Economies

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:08:53

Media Release: UBC researchers provide recommendations for $100 billion in annual climate change aid

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:06:58

Liu Institute researchers are providing recommendations for managing a $100 billion annual commitment made by the international community at last year’s United Nations climate conference to help the developing world respond to climate change – a funding promise almost equal to all existing official development aid from major donor countries today.

Lobby Gallery Call for Submissions 2012

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:23:24

The Lobby Gallery at the Liu Institute for Global Issues would like to invite submissions for visual based exhibits starting in January 2012.

LISTEN: Power, Politics, and People in Retail-Dominated Global Supply Chains

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:51:05

Presented by Nelson Lichtenstein, Professor of History at University of California, Santa Barbara, on October 27, 2011

Website Developer, IDRN: Call for Applications

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:44:11

The International Development Research Network is seeking a student to work on website development and to improve the online presence of the Network. Applications due November 15, 2011.

Two weeks until the next application deadline for the Liu Scholar Program!

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:34:17

Five Liu Scholars awarded 2011 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships!

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:20:17

Donate online to help UBC student Rumana Monzur

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:08:07

The University of British Columbia has set up a website to collect donations to help student Rumana Monzur, who was severely beaten in an attack by her husband.

REMINDER: Human Security Postdoctoral Fellowship: Call for Applications

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:29:33

National Online Course on Human Trafficking Launched

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:51:55

"Human Trafficking: Canada is Not Immune" is a free online training program for Canadian front line service providers on how to recognize, protect and assist a person who may have been trafficked.

Congratulations to Prof. Jerry Spiegel, recipient of the Canadian Public Health Association (CHPA) International Award

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:22:29

This award recognizes contributions to promoting public health in resource-poor societies through the development of healthy public policy, strengthening of primary health care services, promotion of the value of equity in access to health promoting environments, and/or the enhancement of community participation.

Former Visiting Scholar is raising awareness about trafficking in persons in Australia

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:42:51

The University of Queensland Human Trafficking Working Group, led by former Visiting Scholar Andreas Schloenhardt, has launched the ‘Be Careful What You Pay For’ campaign, to raise awareness about the reality of trafficking in persons in Australia.

Terrorism and Canada’s refugee system

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:04:54

Law Professor Catherine Dauvergne, and Liu Scholar Asha Kaushal, have recently completed the most comprehensive investigation of how terrorism laws introduced following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks have impacted Canada’s refugee system. Catherine Dauvergne says fears that Canada’s refugee system is a back door for terrorists are grossly exaggerated.