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PPSG International Pain Policy Fellowship: Success in South and Southeast Asia

S. Asra Husain, a policy and legal analyst with the UW Pain and Policy Studies Group, presents a noon lecture in the Center for South Asia 2015 Spring Lecture Series. The International Pain Policy Fellowship identifies champions in low- and middle-income countries and offers a stipend and mentorship to those individuals to help them work …

Global Health Internship Workshop

The International Internship Program, Global Health Institute and Letters & Science Career Services host the hour long session.

Colloquium showcases how GHI awards benefit Wisconsin and the world

GHI Research Colloquium 2015 shows how GHI grants improve health in Wisconsin and beyond.

Air quality and its impact on transplants

Jamie Schauer, a GHI Advisory member and professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, shows air pollution impacts transplant recipients.

Woven Gardens of Hope: Afghan Women’s Carpets Opening Reception

Contemporary views of Afghanistan are dominated by images of strife and social breakdown. In contrast,“Woven Gardens of Hope: Afghan Women’s Carpets” celebrates the area’s rich textile traditions that have contributed to world culture for centuries. This artisanal tradition is presented through historic carpets from private collections, objects from the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection, and …

Taking on Possibilities in Campus Sustainability

The Office of Sustainability hosts TOPICs, Taking on Possibilities in Campus Sustainability, from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in The Marquee at Union South. The student-faculty-staff forum discusses the ins and outs of the UW-Madison recycling program. The program includes a panel presentation and time for questions.  

Seeking sustainable urban habitat for tomorrow’s ‘metro sapiens’

Assistant scientist Jason Vargo studies the future of urbanization and how moving into cities could lead to a sustainable future.

Humanity has exceeded 4 of 9 ‘planetary boundaries,’ according to researchers

GHI Advisory member Steve Carpenter on team that shows human impact pushing earth past "safe operating space."

Application Period Now Open for Graduate/Professional and Capstone Certificate in Global Health!

Applications will be accepted through April 15 for the 2015-2016 Graduate/Professional/Capstone Certificate in Global Health.

Global Health Symposium 2015: Call for abstracts

Submission deadline: February 16. Open to faculty, staff, students from all schools/colleges.