Peter Wall Institute for advanced studies
In 1991, Peter Wall donated 6.5 million shares in Wall Financial Corporation to establish the Peter Wall Institute of Advanced Studies with a clear goal to “generate ideas, research and initiatives that wouldn’t otherwise happen." Originally valued at $15 million, It is the largest private donation in UBC’s history.
Bringing together scholars from all over the world
The Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC) provides opportunities for world-class scholars to explore innovative research questions in a vibrant, collegial milieu spanning all disciplines. Our programs draw together scholars from UBC and around the world to engage in deep and unconstrained research into some of the most profound questions and challenges facing humanity.
We seek highly innovative, creative and unexpected research outcomes that come from a wide-ranging exploration between disciplines, including the creative and performing arts. We engage in primary research, and also in community outreach and knowledge mobilization through public programs and collaboration with non-academic community partners around the globe.
The activities of the Institute also contribute to the cultural enrichment of UBC and the wider community through regular lecture series and artistic events. Since its founding in 1996, the Institute has created a community of scholars at UBC and beyond, including partner institutions.
Vision
The Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies is committed foremost to excellence in research; its goal is to stimulate collaborative, creative, and innovative interdisciplinary research that makes important advances in knowledge.
Mission
To create collaborative, interdisciplinary, basic research programs for scholars at all stages of their career.
Awards and Scholarships
Left to right: Dr. Raphael Amit, Mr. Peter Wall and Dr. Michael Smith. Dr. Smith and Dr. Amit were the first Distinguished Wall Professors.
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International Visiting Research Scholars hosted since 2005
98
Wall Scholars since the program launched in 2014
10k
People reached through our Wall Exchange Public Speaker Series since 2011
George Bellveau
2016 WALL SCHOLAR PH.D., LANGUAGE AND LITERACY EDUCATION,
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Contact Information
Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies
University of British Columbia,
University Centre, 6331 Crescent Road
VancouverBC V6T 1Z2 Canada
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