UK Research News

UK researcher part of study linking lifetime interpersonal violence to increased risk of diabetes

Jul 18, 2023, 7:31 AM

A new study conducted by a group of researchers has found that people who experience interpersonal violence or child abuse face a more than 20% increased risk of developing diabetes.

'Behind the Blue': Dean Heather Bush (College of Public Health)

Mar 30, 2023, 7:39 AM

On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, Heather Bush talks about her journey from statistics to public health, the variety of disciplines in the College of Public Health and how their work impacts our daily lives, and what the College has planned for the 2023 National Public Health Week coming up April 3-9.

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UK expert shares ways to recognize, prevent violence during the holidays

Dec 20, 2022, 7:12 AM

Center for Research on Violence Against Women Director Ann Coker, Ph.D., provides answers to scenarios that may come up during the holidays and strategies to handle them.

Study Shows Black Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Receive Less Workplace Support

Dec 8, 2021, 8:29 AM

College of Social Work study showed Black survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) receive less workplace support than their White counterparts.

CRVAW and CCTS Launch Collaborative Pilot Program

Nov 10, 2021, 7:08 AM

A new program supported by the UK’s Center for Research on Violence Against Women (CRVAW) and Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) will provide seed funding for research projects that address violence against women.

UK Center for Research on Violence Against Women to Host National Conference

Sep 20, 2021, 7:20 AM

This year’s Campus Responses to Sexual Misconduct conference, held virtually Sept. 30-Oct. 1, focuses on interventions designed to change campus culture.

CRVAW Presents ‘Ignite Your Research’ Video Lecture Series

Apr 8, 2021, 8:44 AM

The series features presentations by endowed faculty and staff covering a range of topics including intimate partner psychological abuse, financial abuse and the reported increase in intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CRVAW to Provide Seed Funding for 2 Projects Addressing Violence Against Women

Oct 14, 2020, 8:21 AM

“We were pleased at the quality of the proposals we received but two proposals stood out that had strong methodology, existing expertise and potential to grow into larger research projects that were ultimately selected for funding,” said Diane Follingstad, director of CRVAW.

UK Center for Health Equity Transformation Awards 3 Pilot Research Grants

Jul 1, 2020, 8:23 AM

“The significance of addressing health and other inequities has never been greater,” said Nancy Schoenberg, CHET director. “While we received numerous rigorous proposals, these projects stood out for their capacity to employ stellar research approaches to make impactful change."

Research Plays Vital Role in Reducing Domestic Violence

Oct 26, 2018, 9:39 AM

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity for individuals to think about their role in ending intimate partner violence in our communities.

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