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.
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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 …
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 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.
WPR: Why climate change is a major public health issue
GHI Director Jonathan Patz explains the connection between climate change and human health and the research he’s been doing.
Wisconsin State Journal: Know your Madisonian: Academia gets real
UniverCity Alliance Director Gavin Luter discusses his job, the UniverCity Year Program and challenges facing Wisconsin communities.
Humans may be reversing the climate clock, by 50 million years
By 2030, Earth’s climate is expected to resemble that of the mid-Pliocene, going back more than 3 million years in geologic time. Without reductions in our greenhouse gas emissions, our climates by 2150 could compare to the warm and mostly ice-free Eocene, an epoch that characterized the globe 50 million years ago.
Building bridges between Madison and Ethiopia
A UW-Madison team is advising on the design of a new bridge that will accommodate and encourage multiple modes of transportation in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. GHI Director Jonathan Patz offered his expertise on strategies for bike lanes.
UW–Madison engineering students design sustainable system for rural school
As part of UW–Madison’s UniverCity Year partnership with Green County, a team from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s senior capstone design course is proposing a renewable energy system to help offset Juda School’s energy expenses by 25 percent.
Study calls for curbing congestion by building fewer roads
By funding public transportation, limiting parking and preserving the walkability of neighborhoods, the State Smart Transportation Initiative argues, cities and states can reduce congestion better than if they only plan for cars.