Newswise Breaking News Channel: Refugee Crisis

University of West Florida: Hezbollah and Israelis Conflict Expert Available

University of West Florida — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:05:11 EST

Plastic Surgeons Help Ukrainian Children in Poland

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:45:30 EST

Many need medical attention after experiencing burns from unsafe living conditions during the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Find the latest expert commentary on the recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions here

Newswise — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:05:24 EST

Newswise offers a roundup of the latest expert commentary on the recent decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court.

The heat is on! Don't panic. Get the latest news on heat waves and the dangers of heat in the Extreme Heat channel

Newswise — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:15:54 EST

As we enter the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere and the possibility of extreme heat becomes more common, it's important to stay up-to-date on the science of heat waves and take measures to protect ourselves from this growing public health threat.

First five years crucial for refugee success: New study

University of Auckland — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:45:34 EST

The economic situation of 24,894 people from refugee backgrounds who came to New Zealand between 1997 and 2020 is the focus of the first paper in an ongoing study from the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS) at the University of Auckland.

Immigration Nation: Research and Experts

Newswise — Fri, 12 May 2023 15:30:08 EST

Title 42, the United States pandemic rule that had been used to immediately deport hundreds of thousands of migrants who crossed the border illegally over the last three years, has expired. Those migrants will have the opportunity to apply for asylum. President Biden's new rules to replace Title 42 are facing legal challenges. Border crossings have already risen sharply, as many migrants attempt to cross before the measure expires on Thursday night. Some have said they worry about tighter controls and uncertainty ahead. Immigration is once again a major focus of the media as we examine the humanitarian, political, and public health issues migrants must go through.

TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer's proteins

Newswise — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:10:43 EST

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Breakthrough Cases and COVID Boosters: Live Expert Panel for August 18, 2021

Newswise — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:00:13 EST

Expert Q&A: Do breakthrough cases mean we will soon need COVID boosters? The extremely contagious Delta variant continues to spread, prompting mask mandates, proof of vaccination, and other measures. Media invited to ask the experts about these and related topics.

Self-Reliance Index Offers Opportunity to Track Sustainable, Longer-Term Progress for Refugees

Washington University in St. Louis — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:25:13 EST

To help address gaps in measurement and provide organizations with a tool to track the self-reliance of refugees and other displaced populations over time, researchers at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a Self-Reliance Index.

Test for Life-Threatening Nutrient Deficit Made From Bacteria Entrails

Georgia Institute of Technology — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:00:00 EST

A pocket-sized zinc deficiency test could be taken to remote regions and evaluated on the spot - no complex transport or conserving necessary. It could lead to comprehensive micronutrient field tests that tell aid agencies just what nutritional deficits are killing people.

'Iphigenia' Collaboration Shines Light on World Refugee Crises

University of Iowa — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:30:19 EST

Film opera "Iphigenia Point Blank: Story of the First Refugee" examines and responds to today's global refugee crises in a unique performance that blends film, theater, dance, and music.

New Book by University of Washington Historian Jordanna Bailkin Remembers Britain's 'Forgotten' 20th-Century Refugee Camps

University of Washington — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:15:06 EST

In her book "Unsettled: Refugee Camps and the Making of Multicultural Britain," Bailkin offers warnings from a liberal democracy's recent past: The refugee camps were a prelude to today's detention centers. "The future of refuge in Britain is not in a camp," she writes, "but in a cell."

Author of New Book on UK Refugee Camps Can Discuss Lessons for Other Liberal Democracies -- Including Our Own

University of Washington — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 15:05:29 EST

Curiosity Based Learning, Inquiry, Research: the Fundamentals of IMSA at the International Student Science Fair

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 11:30:59 EST

IMSA's unique way of thinking and learning reaches a global stage

World STEM Students Convene at IMSA to Collaborate on Sustainable Development Goals

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 11:30:35 EST

International Student Science Fair connects students from around the globe to solve the world's biggest challenges.

The Benefits of Hosting the International Student Science Fair

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 11:15:18 EST

IMSA hosts ISSF to promote global collaboration and cooperation in STEM research

Psychologists Available to Talk About Impact of Separating Immigrant Children and Parents

American Psychological Association (APA) — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 16:30:20 EST

For reporters covering the Justice Department's recent decision to separate immigrant children from their parents, these psychologists are available to discuss psychological issues associated with immigration, including discrimination, trauma and commonly held myths about immigrants - both legal and illegal.

Expert Available to Explain Effects of Chlorine Gas on Humans

University of Alabama at Birmingham — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:35:26 EST

Queen's Researchers Find That Asylum Seekers and Refugees in NI Need Better Support

Queen's University Belfast — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:05:43 EST

Researchers from Queen's University have launched findings from a research study examining the everyday life experiences of asylum seekers and refugees in Northern Ireland.

Closing the Rural Health Gap: Media Update from RWJF and Partners on Rural Health Disparities

Newswise — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:55:00 EST

Rural counties continue to rank lowest among counties across the U.S., in terms of health outcomes. A group of national organizations including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National 4-H Council are leading the way to close the rural health gap.