University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Education

The Badger Herald: UW project investigates sustainability potential of eating insects

Valerie Stull of the Global Health Institute investigates the social, environmental implications of insect consumption.

Work with GHI: Apply now for a communications intern position

GHI is seeking a well-rounded communications intern who can assist with social media, creating newsletters and writing stories. The deadline to apply is April 19.

Turn off a light, save a life, says new UW–Madison study

A study by UW-Madison researchers found saving energy also saves lives and even more money for consumers by alleviating the costs of adverse health effects attributed to air pollution.

Peace Corps ranks UW–Madison No. 1 among top volunteer-producing schools

For the third year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been ranked No. 1 on the Peace Corps’ list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities. There are 75 Badgers currently volunteering in countries around the world.

From Bugs to Drugs: Symposium Speaker Will Raise Alarm, Offer Solutions for Antibiotic Resistance

Mary Wilson, M.D., an expert on infectious disease looks at antibiotic resistance at the April 16 Global Health Symposium.

Surgical Field of Dreams

March 26: Kristin Long, M.D. and assistant professor in the Department of General Surgery, Section of Endocrine Surgery at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health will explore the role of surgical care in treating the global burden of disease.

The limitations of market-based approaches to empowerment: Lessons from a case study in Northern Ghana

This article explores the limitations of economic-based approaches to empowerment that permeate the international development space and provides strong evidence that a broader multi-dimensional approach is needed to support women’s empowerment. This research was made possible through a GHI Seed Grant.

Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin lets people decide not to get measles vaccination. Does this put us at risk of an outbreak?

James Conway, an Associate Director of GHI, spoke with the Journal Sentinel about the consequences of not being vaccinated.

The UCL-Lancet Commission on Migration and Health: The political determinants of health of a world on the move

March 12: Michael Knipper, M.D. and professor from the University Justus Liebig, Giessen, Germany, will discuss migrant health and rights.

Madison Reads Leopold returns to UW Arboretum March 1-3

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum will host the 14th annual public reading of "A Sand County Almanac" and other Aldo Leopold writings on Saturday, March 2, as part of its Madison Reads Leopold community event.