Global Impact

News about UB’s global partnerships and our impact around the world. (see all topics)

Media Advisory: AI leaders from Azerbaijan to visit UB on Friday
8/13/26
The visit, which includes tours of UB’s AI facilities, will focus on educational partnerships and economic development opportunities.
University at Buffalo excavations in ancient Italy reveal economic and medieval history
8/13/26
Professor Sebastiani, working with the IMPERO project, uncovered an agricultural warehouse dating to the Hellenistic and Roman Republican periods.
AI and ‘Ramanomics’ could eliminate a major obstacle to studying living cells
8/6/26
UB-led researchers develop a label-free method that identifies organelles using their unique biochemical fingerprints.
Study shows how changes in family ties are associated with mental health among older adults in China
7/30/26
Study examined 3,519 participants in China to examine how older adults' relationships with their children change over time.
Study: Lasting employment barriers for Buffalo’s refugee communities suggest investment in economic integration needed
7/29/26
Study on local refugee community identifies three areas for policy improvements.
UB scientists awarded Genesis Mission grants for AI-focused research
7/24/26
The funding supports UB’s efforts to develop new technologies that boost the nation’s industrial competitiveness, address complex challenges.
UB researchers unveil new method for rapidly creating advanced catalyst materials
6/30/26
One‑step process generates high‑entropy alloy nanoparticles in milliseconds.
UB physician Willie Underwood sworn in as president of American Medical Association
6/25/26
An oncologist, Underwood is the second UB physician in the past 20 years to serve in this nationwide leadership role.
Scientists invent ‘transient thermal barcodes’ to improve plastic recycling
6/18/26
Heat-based signatures rapidly distinguish between common commercial plastics; could help address global pollution.
Three UB faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards
6/18/26
UB faculty members Praveen Arany, Supriya Mahajan and Paul Vanouse received the prestigious award.