University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Five Strategic Focus Areas

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.

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.

First-ever exhibit of Aldo Leopold manuscripts on display until May

A first-ever large scale exhibit of Aldo Leopold manuscripts exploring his life and work is on display in the UW-Madison Libraries’ Department of Special Collections January 22-May 24.

WPR: Wisconsin Energy Institute: Negative Emissions

UW-Madison researchers, including GHI Advisory Committee member Gregory Nemet, are working on new technologies that can remove carbon from the atmosphere.

As the climate warms, tens of thousands of lakes may spend winters ice free

A new study published by an international team of researchers, including at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, shows that many northern latitude lakes are at risk of experiencing some ice-free winters in the coming decades. In some places, lake ice will disappear altogether by the end of the century.

As climate heats up, rising rainfall averages hide crop-killing droughts

A study by UW-Madison scientists looked at yields of sorghum, a crop related to corn that is prized for its drought resistance.

African Studies Program accepting applications for 2019 YALI-MWF Continuing Connections Travel awards

The awards are intended for international travel costs to bring YALI-MWF alumni to Madison or to support the costs of sending Madison-area professionals abroad. The deadline to submit an application is February 15, 2019.