Social Issues

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)

Media Advisory: UB hosts school safety conference on Tuesday
3/19/18
National leaders on preventing and recovery from school violence converge on campus.
For soldiers who have served in combat, perceptions of trauma and marital satisfaction strongly influence resiliency
3/16/18
Marriage satisfaction helped soldiers better deal with trauma from combat and resulted in lower levels of alcohol problems.
Politics is not the primary reason people are leaving churches, study suggests
3/15/18
Extreme political views might be driving some people away from churches, but the actual number of departing parishioners is not large and those who leave are mostly marginally involved with the institution, according to a new UB study.
Constitutional law scholar to discuss free speech in an era of economic and technological change
3/15/18
The UB School of Law will host a forum to discuss economic and technological changes and their impact on free speech at its upcoming Mitchell Lecture.
Cities are going green. Let’s not forget to make them equitable, too, researchers say
3/15/18
New book explores how to keep neighborhoods intact and affordable while pursuing environmental goals.
Study: RIA scientist shares breakthrough discovery in neurotransmission
3/14/18
A senior research scientist at UB's Research Institute on Addictions has discovered how certain neurotransmitters are transported and reach their targets in the brain, which could lead to new drug therapies to help anxiety and other negative brain functions.
Self-esteem affects the benefits of writing about bias
3/8/18
We don’t have to spend two years at Walden Pond to appreciate the benefits of expressive autobiographical writing. But the practice isn’t always constructive and a new UB study looks at factors that might influence the benefits of expressive writing.
UB to host 15th annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar March 20
3/8/18
UB will host the 15th annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar, Advanced School Threat Assessment Training, on March 20 in the Center for the Arts, UB North Campus. The event is free, but registration is required.
UB to host Narcan training session as part of National Public Health Week
3/8/18
Registered participants will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, as well as how to properly administer naloxone.
Study suggests why food assistance for homeless young adults is inadequate
3/7/18
Though young homeless adults make use of available food programs, these support structures still often fail to provide reliable and consistent access to nutritious food, according to the results of a new UB study.

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