International

Learning about the Arab Spring in a global context

Friday, April 24, 2015
The University of Iowa is set to host experts and researchers from around the world as part of the 2015 Provost’s Global Forum, “The Arab Spring in a Global Context.”
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The Student Experience: McKenzie Wallace

Monday, April 20, 2015
The impact of a family friend's death from Huntington disease led McKenzie Wallace to later study the disease at the University of Iowa. Wallace jumped into research early in her undergraduate career, and has also branched off into maternal health.
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Comparing law across the globe

Friday, April 17, 2015
A unique University of Iowa law course has created an opportunity for Iowa students to build relationships with their counterparts on the other side of the world.

Media advisory: The future of driving and riding in autonomous vehicles

Wednesday, April 15, 2015
International experts on automotive transportation will discuss the future of driving and riding in autonomous vehicles during a public seminar and panel discussion Friday, April 17, at the University of Iowa.
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Bound for La Biennale

Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Jackson Pollock’s "Mural," Iowa's most famous painting and one of the world's most significant and iconic Modern masterpieces, will soon head to Italy for the prestigious Venice Art Biennale along with nearly two dozen works of art as part of an exhibition titled “Jackson Pollock’s 'Mural': Energy Made Visible.”
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Capturing culture with a camera

Charity Nebbe talks with David Guttenfelder about his career and the evolution of photojournalism ahead of his speaking appearance at a symposium April 3 at the UI.
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UI to host first Fulbright Day April 3

Wednesday, April 1, 2015
The University of Iowa will host its first Fulbright Day Friday, April 3, to celebrate past UI Fulbright faculty and student awardees and to provide prospective students the opportunity to learn more about the Fulbright process. Marvin Bell—UI professor emeritus in English, the first Poet Laureate of Iowa, and a two-time recipient of Fulbright awards to Australia and Yugoslavia—will be the keynote...
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Iowa researchers on the hunt for new physics

University of Iowa researchers reignite international projects at the Large Hadron Colliderat CERN, figuring out the physics that guide the universe.
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UI helps small business in Iowa expand markets to Africa

Friday, March 27, 2015
UI's Institute for International Business is working this spring semester to help small and mid-sized business in Iowa expand their markets to Africa.
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UI global symposium to kick off photojournalism expo April 3

A symposium to highlight the evolution of photojournalism, "From Local to Global—Photojournalism in the New Millennium," will introduce the work of noted international photographers and distinguished scholars to the University of Iowa campus and community. The symposium will take place on Friday, April 3, in the rotunda of the Adler Journalism Building.
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UI scientists help unlock mysteries shrouding the origins of the universe

After aiding in discovery of the “God particle” that scientists say could unlock mysteries shrouding the origins of the universe, researchers with Iowa State University and the University of Iowa, including UI Physics and Astronomy professor Yasar Onel, are involved in a second experiment they hope will reveal more revolutionary science.
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3D satellite, GPS earthquake maps isolate impacts in real time

Monday, March 23, 2015
Technology in space and on the ground is helping University of Iowa researchers find out information about an earthquake's impact faster, increasing response times to areas that need aid most.