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 …
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.
Assistant scientist Jason Vargo studies the future of urbanization and how moving into cities could lead to a sustainable future.
GHI Advisory member Steve Carpenter on team that shows human impact pushing earth past “safe operating space.”
Applications will be accepted through April 15 for the 2015-2016 Graduate/Professional/Capstone Certificate in Global Health.
Submission deadline: February 16. Open to faculty, staff, students from all schools/colleges.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute is pleased to announce four funding opportunities for innovative research in global health. These Global Health Institute awards and grants are dedicated to furthering the Global Health Institute’s mission of fostering a deeper understanding of the complex determinants of health and disease for people, animals …
New report from Graduate Institute Geneva looks at governance for global health.
Jason Vargo’s TEDxUWMadison talk on designing for change.
Applications will be available January 12 for one-year internships with the African Federation for Emergency Medicine (AFEM). The organization was established in 2009 to support emergency care across Africa. Interns help with event planning and development, scientific projects, donor relations and fundraising. The one-year internships are primarily based in Cape Town, South Africa, for the …