University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Planetary Health

Work with GHI: Apply to be an Office Assistant

The UW-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) is hiring an office assistant for the upcoming spring semester to start as soon as possible. The position will be working in our office located in the Medical Sciences Center during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and help with occasional evening events as well. Remote work …

Apply now for 2022 Global Health Grants and Awards

Application period is open for GHI Grants and Awards. Due date: January 24, 2022.

EPA Report Shows Disproportionate Impacts of Climate Change on Socially Vulnerable Populations in the United States

New EPA report highlights disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities in the U.S., such as heat waves and flooding.

Fall 2021-2022 Global Health Tuesdays begin September 28

Watch for the spring Global Health Tuesday webinars, which begin January 25. Check out the videos from the fall series here.

The Climate Emergency is Now

GHI Director Jonathan Patz speaks with WORT 89.9 FM on what the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report means and the importance of taking action.

Global Warming Is Happening More Rapidly. Wisconsin Is Already Feeling It.

GHI Director Jonathan Patz discusses extreme heat and global warming trends, predictions amid release of IPCC report on climate change.

Restoring mangroves in Puerto Rico supports human health and well-being

With a new coastal resilience grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), the University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla will work with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture (DPLA) to restore mangroves along the coast of Puerto Rico. “Health is central to everything,” says Maria Moreno, associate for experiential …

‘It’s Science Fiction Until it Isn’t.’ UW-Madison Joins Global Institute To Help Prepare For, Prevent Future Pandemics

UW-Madison joins an international effort to create a pandemic prevention institute to help researchers, public health officials and governments respond to future pandemics.

Work With GHI: Apply to be a Planetary Health Postdoctoral Research Associate

The UW-Madison Global Health Institute is hiring a postdoctoral research associate who will work with GHI Director Jonathan Patz and faculty from The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Applications are due August 9. Requirements: Ideal candidates should have a doctoral degree in any of the following fields: Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Sustainability Science, Environmental Epidemiology, …

How Can We Prevent the Next Zoonotic Disease Outbreak?

GHI Advisory Committee Member Tony Goldberg discusses threat of future zoonotic disease outbreaks, current pandemic and more.