Global Affairs
Syrian Refugee Crisis Continues to Capture World’s Attention
The Syrian refugee crisis has far reaching consequences that reach across the European Union and beyond.
Back from the Brink? The Greek Debt Crisis and the Eurozone
As Greek and European leaders agree to negotiate, a UConn economist discusses how the Greek economy got to this point and what an exit from the eurozone could mean.
For the Sake of a Hot Shower
A group of UConn students recently installed solar panels in 10 homes as part of a service project to bring hot water to a Peruvian village.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership – Why It Matters
A UConn economist discusses the implications of the proposed free trade agreement among 12 Pacific countries.
Students’ Device Helps People Take Meds as Prescribed
Two undergraduates have developed a device that 'parrots' prescription instructions to help people in developing countries take their medications.
Panel Seeks to Promote Dialogue on Middle East Issues
The recent panel on 'The Future of Israeli-Palestinian Relations' is part of broader efforts at the University to enhance understanding of Middle East issues.
The Fourth Winter of Fukushima
Four years after the tsunami and nuclear explosion in Japan, history professor Alexis Dudden notes that more people have died from stress-related causes than from the initial disaster in Fukushima.
Violence Against Women: The Scope and Strength of the Law
A UConn human rights researcher discusses his new book on international and domestic laws to protect women against violence.
The Puzzle of Extreme Rituals
UConn anthropologist Dimitrios Xygalatas is exploring why people engage in highly painful, even dangerous, ritual behaviors.
Getting a Taste of a Sustainable Food System
Students in an Education Abroad program in Florence, Italy, gained a new perspective on sustainable foods and agriculture.