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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)

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New books from UB Research Institute on Addictions will assist alcohol treatment providers
1/24/18
Two new books from UB's Research Institute on Addictions will provide treatment providers with resources to help people with an alcohol use disorder manage their negative emotions and cravings for alcohol.
Assessments often miss mental health issues for youth on probation
1/19/18
An assessment tool that is intended to help recognize the effects of adversity and trauma in children’s lives is not the best means of evaluating mental health problems faced by at-risk youth, according to new UB study.
Wooster Group to present free performances of highly praised show 'The B Side'
1/17/18
The Wooster Group will present four free performances of the “The B-Side: ‘Negro Folklore from Texas State Prisons’ A Record Album Interpretation” as part of its residency in UB’s Creative Arts Initiative.
UB addiction specialist Clara Bradizza appointed to NIH study section
1/12/18
Clara Bradizza, RIA senior research scientist, has been selected to serve as a member of the Interventions to Prevent and Treat Addictions Study Section of the NIH’s Center for Scientific Review.
Media Advisory: Severe weather will limit gravesite portion of Millard Fillmore’s commemoration ceremony on Jan. 5
1/4/18
Because of the severe weather forecast for Friday, Jan. 5, the gravesite commemoration celebrating the 218th anniversary of the birth of Millard Fillmore, UB’s first chancellor and 13th president of the United States, at 10 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery, will be shortened to a brief wreath presentation ceremony outdoors.
Media Advisory: UB and partners to commemorate Millard Fillmore’s 218th birthday
1/3/18
The 218th anniversary of the birth of Millard Fillmore, UB’s first chancellor and 13th president of the United States, will be celebrated at a ceremony to be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, in Buffalo’s Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Fifteen ways UB researchers changed the world — and made headlines — in 2017
12/27/17
From developing a pneumonia vaccine to desalinating water with the sun, here are some highlights from a year of discovery.
Study suggests social workers lack tools to identify potential chronic child neglect
12/14/17
Neglect accounts for more than 75 percent of all child protection cases in the United States, yet, despite this alarming frequency, child welfare workers lack effective assessment tools for identifying the associated risk and protective factors of chronic neglect, according to a UB study.
UB project aims to ease burden on caregivers assisting older adults with cognitive decline
12/13/17
Funding from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation will enable researchers and occupational therapy students to develop a program that aims to ease some of the burden on Western New Yorkers providing care for frail older adults who have dementia.
New mapping technique can help fight extreme poverty
12/7/17
Researchers harness big data to improve poverty maps, a much-needed tool to aid world’s most vulnerable people.