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)

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Study finds customized content on political websites hurts democracy
4/26/17
Having it your way on political websites and seeing only the content that aligns with your beliefs is not good for democracy, according to a UB expert in the political effects of communication technology.
Nine local schools to compete in ‘BAND Against Bullying’ competition
4/25/17
“BAND Against Bullying,” the annual competition to raise bullying awareness, will take place at 7 p.m. April 27 at Shea’s 710 Main Theater. The event is sold out.
Media Advisory: Cultural critic Roxane Gay to speak at UB April 13 in CFA
4/13/17
Cultural critic Roxane Gay, author of the New York Times bestselling collection of essays “Bad Feminist,” will speak on April 13 in the Center for the Arts, North Campus, as part of UB’s Distinguished Speakers Series.
Technology brings clinic to families in new childhood obesity study
4/10/17
A $1.9 million National Institutes of Health grant will enable UB professor Myles S. Faith to test a family-based treatment for childhood obesity using innovative technology that allows study participants to be treated in their homes.
Seminars to address critical needs of local opioid crisis, including treatment options
4/5/17
The University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions will present two seminars this month that continue UB’s mission to address Western New York’s ongoing opioid crisis.
UB program featuring cultural critic Roxane Gay postponed
4/5/17
The Distinguished Speakers Series event with Roxane Gay, originally scheduled for 8 p.m. tonight (April 5) has been postponed and rescheduled for April 13 after her travel plans were disrupted due to unforeseen flight complications and delays.
Media Advisory: Cultural critic Roxane Gay to speak at UB April 5
4/4/17
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.
RIA awarded NIH grant to help combat college sexual assault
4/4/17
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.
UB’s first Buffalo “Muslimedia” panel to be held April 23 at the Islamic Center in Amherst
3/30/17
The event brings together faith leaders, Muslim community representatives and journalists to how Muslims and others are represented in the media.
Is personal adversity contributing to political polarization?
3/27/17
Unexpected life events can lead to political polarization, pushing moderates toward the spectrum’s extremes, according to study co-authored by UB psychologist.