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)

Twelve UB research projects that caught the world’s attention in 2016
12/19/16
From homemade lava to a necklace that ‘hears’ what you eat, some highlights from a year of discovery.
Drinking ‘settings’ tied to college sexual assault
12/12/16
Although alcohol is believed to play a role in college sexual assaults, a new study finds no evidence that male students’ binge drinking per se boosts their odds of becoming a perpetrator.
‘I find peace there’: The role of spirituality in treating postpartum depression in mothers of color
12/6/16
Churches and other faith-based communities are an untapped resource that health-care providers should consider when suggesting treatment options for African-American and Latina mothers who have histories of postpartum depression.
Media Advisory: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power to host town hall Tuesday at the University at Buffalo
11/21/16
She will discuss the work of the U.S. government to address the global refugee crisis and the efforts of cities like Buffalo to welcome refugees.
Elder caregiving a growing burden to women in mid-career
11/18/16
Study finds more recent generations providing more care for parents and in-law.
Preventing adolescent substance use may need to start in early childhood
11/14/16
Research from the UB Research Institute on Addictions suggests the approach to preventing alcohol and drug use by some adolescents should begin in early childhood.
UB again ranked among the nation’s top universities in hosting international students
11/14/16
The 2016 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released today by the Institute of International Education, announced that for the 14th straight year, UB is among the top U.S. institutions hosting international students.
Researchers question if banning of ‘killer robots’ actually will stop robots from killing
11/8/16
A UB research team has published a paper that implies that the rush to ban and demonize “killer robots” may be a temporary solution, but the actual problem is that society is entering into a situation where systems like these have and will become possible.
UB funds projects on refugee issues, air pollution’s effects on pregnant women in China
11/8/16
Two projects addressing refugee health issues in Buffalo and a study on the effects of air pollution on pregnant women in China have been selected to receive funding through the Community for Global Health Equity.
Media Advisory: Gun violence is topic of UB’s annual Perry Lecture
11/3/16
Sandro Galea, dean of Boston University's School of Public Health, will discuss the public health issues related to gun violence in a talk titled “Can We Mitigate the Gun Violence Epidemic?”

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