Global Affairs
UConn Joins Global Network of Autism Researchers
The Connecticut Autism and Language Lab (CALL) has partnered with seven universities in as many different countries — six of which are Universitas 21 members — to form the U21 Autism Research Network.
CAHNR Alum Yuri Hosokawa Turns Down the Heat at Tokyo 2020
Hosokawa is advising local and international organizers to improve treatment for exertional heat stroke in the summer Olympic games
Decline in Languages Leads to Decline in Indigenous Biological Knowledge in Papua New Guinea
Fears of declining fluency among students in the most linguistically diverse place on earth
Queen Rania Teacher Academy Establishes Advisory Board
As part of its strategic development efforts, Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) has announced the formation of an Advisory Board, comprising nine members representing academic partners, international education organizations, and regional education experts.
UConn-Cuba Program Advances Health Promotion Research
The international research team looked at social determinants in the onset of cancer, obesity, HIV, and addiction
Clinton Global Initiative Selects Student Proposal to Develop Music Therapy App for Stress Management
'The Clinton Global Initiative encourages projects with a commitment to action and not just wishful thinking'
UNIMA Cites Roccoberton as ‘Chancellor of Puppetry Education’ for Global Influence
From China to Storrs, recognizing the international scope of Roccoberton's influence
A Call for Peace from UConn Abrahamic Programs
UConn Abrahamic Programs (https://abrahamicprograms.uconn.edu) serves as an innovative academic umbrella that fosters cross-border research collaboration, intercultural communication, and community engagement to explore emerging trends and issues of critical importance in the Middle East and North Africa.
UN World Ocean Assessment: The Ocean is in Trouble, but We Still Have Time to Act (if We Want To)
A holistic look at the global ocean offers areas for further study and reasons for concern
The Role of Communities in Refugee Resettlement
'Volunteers can help address real problems facing refugees'