Friday, November 24, 2017 - 11:00

Fri, November 24, 2017 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH LABORATORY (AERL). Speaker: Moura Quayle
Director, UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs

Location: AERL 120 (Theatre)
2202 Main Mall, UBC

Dr. Quayle will discuss the opportunities open to the UBC Campus for evolving the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, including an explanation of the current components of School: the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute, the Institute of Asian Research, the Liu Institute for Global Issues, and the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs professional program. Opportunities exist for policy innovation and engagement with business, government and civil society through a Policy Studio and a focus on knowledge sharing and mobilization. She will invite colleagues in the Institute of Oceans and Fisheries to discuss ways to engage with the UBC Policy School and help us build a strong cross-campus research and scholarly community.

IOF Seminar Series: Invited speakers present the latest research in a wide range of disciplines related to freshwater systems, the oceans and fisheries. These seminars draw a diverse audience, leading to thought-provoking discussions and a sharing of new ideas and perspectives.