News about UB research and outreach relating to societal issues such as poverty, homelessness, bullying, domestic violence, human rights, diversity and inclusion. (see all topics)
Cultural critic Roxane Gay, author of the New York Times bestselling collection of essays “Bad Feminist,” will speak at UB on April 5 in Alumni Arena as part of the university’s Distinguished Speakers Series.
A two-year, $700,000 grant will help researchers at the UB Research Institute on Addictions develop effective strategies to help prevent sexual assault on college campuses.
Unexpected life events can lead to political polarization, pushing moderates toward the spectrum’s extremes, according to study co-authored by UB psychologist.
The Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology Psychopathology (HiTOP) addresses what the authors say are limitations to the reliability and validity of traditional models.
The University at Buffalo Gender Institute and the Coalition for the Advancement for Moslem Women will mark the start of the Iranian New Year with a Naw Ruz celebration of food, dancing and music on March 31.
UB’s Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy and Buffalo Environmental Law Journal will bring together noted experts to discuss how law and policy can help society address the changing climate.
UB will host the 14th annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar, Advanced School Threat Assessment Training, on March 23 in the Center for the Arts. The event is free, but registration is required.