Global Affairs
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'
New Association Co-Founded By UConn Professor Looks to Diversify Economics
Breaking down barriers in a field that was once an 'old boys' club'
Virtual Conference Brings Together Global Experts to Tackle COVID-19 “Infodemic”
Health behavior experts come together to put forth an agenda that uses social media to solve public health problems
Clean Energy – Made in Germany: EnBW Offshore Wind Showcase at UConn
As part of the successful partnership between Connecticut and the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg in Germany, the University of Connecticut and the German Consulate in Boston welcomed members of EnBW North America for a virtual presentation on renewable energy entitled “Made in Germany”.
Call for Submissions: Innovations Catalyzed by COVID-19 for SDG Impact
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, in collaboration with Global Innovation Exchange (GIE) at Results for Development, seeks innovations developed or adapted to address COVID-19-associated disruptions that will remain relevant beyond the pandemic to help accelerate progress towards one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UConn-Technion Collaboration Develops Model for Affordable Fuel Cell Catalysts
UConn researchers and collaborators at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology developed a theoretical model that will expediate the development of affordable fuel cells, a key technology for sustainable energy.
UConn Partners with FutureLearn to Expand Digital Education Presence Globally
The University of Connecticut has partnered with FutureLearn, one of the world’s leading social learning platforms, to begin offering courses globally as massive open online courses.
VIDEO: UConn Students From China Get to Attend In-Person Classes at Home
UConn students from China are taking in-person classes 7,300 miles from Connecticut, thanks to partnerships with two Chinese universities.