“Violence against women violates human dignity as well as numerous rights, including the right to equality, physical integrity, freedom and non-discrimination,” said Rashida Manjoo, an internationally recognized lawyer, teacher, and advocate who works to advance …
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UW–Madison welcomes third group of Chinese Champions
They know the thrill of winning Olympic gold and standing atop the victors’ podium. Weightlifter Liu Chunhong set world records at the Olympics in Athens in 2004 and again in Beijing in 2008. Weightlifting teammate …
China visit aims to deepen Wisconsin’s engagement
University of Wisconsin–Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward is leading a Wisconsin delegation to China, where he will inaugurate UW–Madison’s first overseas outpost and participate in events aimed at deepening engagement with Chinese partners. The delegation, …
School of Education partners with Stockholm University
Graduate students in the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education have a new opportunity to bring a global perspective into their work as they seek to tackle some of the toughest issues in education. On …
Five at UW–Madison awarded WUN Seed Grants
Five projects at UW–Madison have been awarded Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Seed Grants, funded through the Division of International Studies, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), and the Graduate School. “Seed Funding” Project Development Grants …
Expert on Cuba and Brazil to speak in Madison
Cuba is reforming and establishing close ties with Brazil and China. At the same time, Cuba is facing economic and political changes. “Fifty years after the United States enacted an embargo on all trade and …
Bousquet appointed interim UW-Eau Claire chancellor
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly announced Wednesday that Gilles Bousquet has agreed to serve as the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Interim Chancellor following the departure of Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich next month. Levin-Stankevich …
UW office in Shanghai seen as innovative, connecting
Interim Chancellor David Ward described the launch of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Innovation Office in Shanghai as the start of a “China-Plus Initiative”—a unique presence for promoting and facilitating UW engagement across East Asia. “This …
Board formed to provide student voice on globalization at UW
For students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison looking to go abroad, finding international experiences that fit with their academic pursuits—in terms of both content and schedule—can be daunting. For international students studying at UW–Madison, making …
UN World Food Programme speaker coming to Madison
Efforts to combat hunger around the world will be highlighted March 8-9, as Bettina Luescher, chief North American spokesperson for the United Nations World Food Programme, comes to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus for a …