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Addressing Monkeypox: What we know, what we don’t and how we can respond

133 Rosenau Hall (Joan Heckler Gillings Auditorium) Rosenau Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Monkeypox outbreak has been declared a public health emergency by the Biden administration as well as several governors around the country; currently, more than 250 cases have been reported in North Carolina. Join experts from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and the Orange County Department to learn more. This is a... Read more »

New NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy Info Session

This session will cover the scope and requirements of NIH’s new Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy that goes into effect on January 25, 2023. Supplementary NIH guidance on the DMS plans required in proposals, data repository selection and allowable costs in proposal budgets will also be reviewed. Some resources and tools to help researchers... Read more »

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National Health Equity Research Webcast – Environmental Justice: The Science, the People, the Politics

Save the date for the 28th National Health Equity Research Webcast, “Environmental Justice: The Science, the People, the Politics.” September 16, 2022, 3-4:30 p.m. Free registration opening soon. Subscribe to their newsletter to get updates about registration, panelists, and NHERW events. The archive of the 27th webcast, “This is U.S.: Dissent, Denial, and the Health of Populations,” is available... Read more »

International Student Potluck and Scavenger Hunt

Outside Patio, Michael Hooker Research Center

Explore campus and do fun activities to receive points while having some fun with your fellow international students via the scavenger hunt. The team who returns with the most points within the allotted amount of time will win a prize. Then join for a potluck after the scavenger hunt. The idea for the potluck is... Read more »

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2022 Water & Health Conference

William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education, 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Since its founding in 2009, the goal of the Water Institute at UNC has been to inform the way the world works on water, sanitation and hygiene issues by generating the evidence that drives improvements in both practice and policy. Through this period, the Water Institute has remained steadfast in its commitment to improving public... Read more »

The role of racism in disaster response and recovery: The case of Puerto Rico

Tru Deli 114 Henderson St, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Grab a drink or a snack with the Gillings School Humanitarian Health Initiative on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 5 p.m. at TRU Deli to discuss Puerto Rico, hurricanes, and how racism impacts disaster response and recovery. All are welcome! Please contact akryston@unc.edu with any questions.

Fall 2022 Practicum Panel

133 Rosenau Hall (Joan Heckler Gillings Auditorium) Rosenau Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The practicum panel is an opportunity for first-year students to learn more about the process of starting the practicum search and past experiences of students. Join in person or via zoom. Contact Chloe Coletta with questions.

UNC Global Health Scholars Symposium

Bioinformatics Conference Room

The Institute for Global Health & Infectious Diseases (IGHID) and the Gillings School of Global Public Health (GSGPH) will hold the first annual research symposium featuring global health research from MD/PhD students, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty. The symposium brings together over 30 investigators from UNC and global sites around the world who... Read more »

FHI 360-UNC Gillings Graduate Research Fellowship Info Session

Please join the Gillings global health team to learn more about a yearlong funded global health fellowship opportunity with FHI 360. A rep from FHI 360 will discuss the fellowship and current fellows will be available to talk about their experience and answer any questions. Attend via Zoom. You can see previous fellows and explore... Read more »

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Career Paths in Global Health

1301 McGavran-Greenberg Hall (Michel A. Ibrahim Seminar Room) McGavran-Greenberg Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Aaron Williams, Senior Advisor—Emeritus, International Development & Government Relations, at RTI International November 17, 2022 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 1301 McGavran-Greenberg Hall Registration required.

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Looking for a Revolution in Global Health Equity: Lessons from COVID-19

The Intersection of Global Health and Inclusive Excellence Seminar Series is pleased to announce Dr. Ayoade Olatunbosun-Alakija, Chair of the African Union, African Vaccine Delivery Alliance and Founder of the Emergency Coordination Centre, Nigeria, as our next speaker. The series is designed to host speakers who bring strengths in inclusive excellence to address health care... Read more »

UNC-Duke Global Mental Health Seminar

2005 Michael Hooker Research Center (William L. Roper Conference Room) Michael Hooker Research Center, Chapel Hill, United States

A monthly hybrid (Zoom or in-person) seminar will deepen early-career networks and pose next-generation questions for global mental health. Dr. Felicity Brown will present on "Developing evidence-based psychological care for children and families affected by armed conflict." Brown is a researcher and psychologist with UNICEF Child Protection. Watch online OR at a viewing party in Michael... Read more »

Public Health and Peacebuilding in Syria Post-Earthquake

As the Syrian conflict enters its 12th year, severe economic sanctions, the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and recently the catastrophic earthquakes are affecting all parts of Syrian society. Despite this disaster, there has been little progress towards sustainable peace. In this lecture, Dr. Layka will share his experience from the ground, taking an... Read more »

Global Health Careers 101

Gillings Global Solutions and the Student Global Health Committee present: "Global Health Careers 101." Wednesday, March 1 2-3 p.m. Join them to hear career advice and job application tips from global health representatives: FHI 360: Kelly Busley and Kristina Uzun PATH: Amanda BenDor RTI International: Inga Feldi Registration required. Contact globalsolutions@sph.unc.edu with questions