Global Affairs
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.
Sailing the Mid-Century Arctic
Geographer Scott Stephenson is charting the possibilities for the future of Arctic shipping lanes under various climate change scenarios.
New Annual Human Rights Event to Honor Lieberman
This spring's inaugural conference named in honor of the former U.S. Senator will focus on monitoring human rights in conflict zones.
Learning About Integrative Medicine
A medical student in the Class of 2015 describes her year away from medical school and how it enriched her education in integrative health.
The Social Impact of Engineering
A new track within the human rights minor encourages students from a variety of disciplines to consider the social context of engineering advances.
The Falling Price of Oil
In the lead-up to this week’s OPEC summit, UConn’s Oksan Bayulgen discusses the reasons for the recent plunge in oil prices.
Social Work Practice and the Ongoing Impact of History
UConn social work students explore the continuing effects of the Holocaust in Germany, while students from Merseburg learn about the history of race and its legacy in the U.S.