University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Climate & Land Use Change

Bio-based chemicals could help reduce fossil fuel use

A team of engineers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison developed a method to identify plant-based compounds that hold promise as potential replacements for petrochemicals.

Antibiotic resistance across Wisconsin revealed by new maps

Researchers at the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy and the State Cartographer's Office have developed a prototype system that maps out trends in antibiotic resistance across Wisconsin.

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.

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 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.

GHI hosts Emergency Medicine, Planetary Health Sessions at March CUGH Conference

Planetary health and the future of emergency medicine are front and center in two satellite sessions the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) has helped organize as part of the 10thannual Consortium of Universities for Global Health Conference. The satellite sessions on March 7 are open to the public without full conference participation. Registration …

UW-Madison to host fourth cohort of young African leaders in summer 2019

The University of Wisconsin-Madison will host its fourth cohort of rising African leaders beginning June 19 for a six-week academic and leadership institute, a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.