University of Wisconsin–Madison
UW–Madison News – Continuing the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s strong tradition of global engagement, the campus is ranked once again in the top 10 of research institutions nationwide in the number of Fulbright Fellowships awarded to students. That ranking is according to 2009-10 data recently released by the Fulbright Program. UW–Madison is tied with Indiana University …
The Center for German and European Studies (CGES) announces several research assistant (RA) positions (at 33%) to be offered to exceptionally well-qualified students whose research fits within the four CGES themes for 2008-2012. Students are expected to complete a significant piece of research of their own during the spring 2010 semester and to submit a …
The International Fellowships office, an activity of the International Institute, serves as a resource center, and provides information and support to faculty, students, and staff interested in identifying international research, grants, fellowships, scholarships, and other funding opportunities. There are currently two funding opportunities available, the Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) and the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation …
Ted Gerber, director of Center for Russia, East Europe and Central Asia (CREECA) and professor of sociology will present, “Russia Update: Issues and Challenges.” The event will be on Thursday, October 15 from 1:30-2:30 p.m., at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street. The event is sponsored by the Division of International Studies, International Studies Major, …
The International Institute, Division of International Studies, and Global Studies are pleased to announce the 2009-10 competition for International Institute Research Circles. Research Circles provide up to three years of funding to UW faculty to develop research initiatives that bring together scholars from several disciplines working on broad thematic issues of contemporary and historical concern …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Global Health is pleased to announce that funding support is available for UW faculty and staff for educational and research travel that relates to the mission of the Center for Global Health. Applications are due November 10, 2009. Please see the Center for Global Health Educational and Research Travel …
UW–Madison News (Oct. 5, 2009) – A recent assessment of the research impact of scientists at more than 4,000 universities around the world ranked those at the University of Wisconsin–Madison No. 20. The ranking by the international information vendor Thomson Reuters relied on a common technique called citation counts. When scientists mention the existing research …
“Seeding Inclusive Excellence” is the theme for this year’s 2009 Diversity Forum, which will be held at the Memorial Union, Thursday, October 8, 2009. UW–Madison is excited to welcome a number of visitors who will be with us throughout the day and who represent some of the most talented researchers, scholars, and thought leaders nationwide …
Global Studies in Higher Education, a joint venture of Global Studies and the Division of International Studies, welcomed Dr. Abdul Khan, assistant director-general for Communication and Information of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) , to their fall 2009 distinguished speaker series. Dr. Khan, who has led UNESCO’s Communication and Information Sector …
His Excellency Petr Kolár, ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States, will give a public lecture as a UW–Madison Distinguished International Visitor. This public lecture “Challenges and Opportunities of the European-American Partnership-a Czech Perspective” will be on Tuesday, October 6 from 4:30-5:30 p.m., at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street. The Distinguished International …