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)

Managing negative emotions can help pregnant smokers quit
9/19/17
A new study by scientists in UB’s Research Institute on Addictions has shown that pregnant smokers are more likely to quit if they can learn to manage negative emotions that lead to smoking.
Media Advisory: Malala Yousafzai to lead off 31st annual Distinguished Speakers Series at UB
9/19/17
Human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai will open the University at Buffalo’s 2017-18 Distinguished Speakers Series at on Sept. 19 in Alumni Arena.
UB sociologist to speak at the Congressional Black Caucus’ annual legislative conference
9/14/17
UB sociologist Brenda Moore will explore why and how racial health disparity develops in veterans during this year’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
Filmmaker to produce new documentary on Buffalo architecture as part of UB’s Creative Arts Initiative
8/30/17
Yamazaki’s residency is part of the CAI's ambitious and multidimensional schedule for 2017-18.
Children of unintended pregnancies may experience depression as young adults
8/29/17
Children from unintended pregnancies tend to experience more depressive symptoms in early adulthood compared to children from intended pregnancies, however there’s little evidence of a causal relationship, according to a new UB study.
Environmentalist Bill McKibben to discuss climate change at Buffalo Humanities Festival
8/28/17
Bill McKibben, author of the groundbreaking book “The End of Nature,” which helped establish him as leading voice on the global threat of climate change, will be the keynote speaker for the Buffalo Humanities Festival.
Study finds the burdens of spousal caregiving alleviated by appreciation
8/28/17
The fact that spouses often become caregivers for their ailing partners is quite common in American life – and few roles are more stressful. Yet helping behaviors, which are at the core of caregiving, typically relieve stress, according to a new UB study.
White supremacists emboldened by political rhetoric and policy, UB history professor says
8/15/17
The photos and videos coming out of Charlottesville, Virginia are all images this country has seen throughout its history, says Carole Emberton, UB associate professor of history.
Violent news videos can be a moral motivator, says UB researcher
8/8/17
Violent news events present editors with a troubling journalistic decision: How much of the violence should the audience see? New UB research suggests editors should include violent video in stories they consider to be newsworthy.
UB School of Law announces new graduate program in environmental law
7/26/17
The UB School of Law has developed a new graduate program in environmental law designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders in environmental scholarship, research and public policy.

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