The Liu Institute for Global Issues pursues policy-relevant research on emerging issues that demand innovative, interdisciplinary, and impact-oriented responses from the academic community.  A hallmark of the Liu Institute’s approach is bridging the gap between academia and practitioners.  As a result, faculty and staff engage in both the policy development process and action on the ground.  Through its publications, teaching, engagement in the policy process and links to practitioners, the Liu Institute seeks to improve knowledge, facilitate dialogue and information sharing and act as a catalyst for change.

The Liu Institute is a research unit within the College for Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of British Columbia.


The Institute’s Namesake, Dr. Jieh Jow Liou

A distinguished international businessman, political figure and philanthropist, Dr. Liou, is dedicated to fostering greater understanding globally, and is a strong believer in the importance of education as a basis for dialogue and cooperation between nations.

 

Dr. Liou and The Liu Foundation generously contributed the major portion of support for establishing UBC’s Liu Institute.

 

The Liu Institute for Global Issues was established in September 2000.

The Institute’s Founding Director, Dr. Ivan Head

 

Essay dedicated to the late Dr. Ivan Head: Journeys