UC Global Health Institute

10/26/2026

📣 Applications for the 2026-2027 UC Global Health Institute Student Ambassador Program are now open!

The UCGHI Student Ambassador Program is a leadership opportunity for current and students who are interested in global health and representing UCGHI on their campus.

Student Ambassadors work alongside peers from across California, engage with the UCGHI community, and help advance awareness of global health opportunities and initiatives.

As a UCGHI Student Ambassador, you will also be eligible to apply for a travel scholarship of up to $350 to support attendance at a conference or meeting where you are presenting your work.

🗓️ Apply by November 9, 2026
🔗 Application link: https://uci.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=W3qCnutWeNQECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D

10/21/2026

10/19/2026

Join us for the next African Academy of Sciences Presidential Lecture Series featuring H.E. Chief Obasanjo Olusegun, former President of Nigeria, in conversation with Dr. Dele Ogunseitan, Distinguished Professor UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health and UC Global Health Institute Global Health Education Director

Science, Leadership and Africa's Development: Reflections on the Future of the Continent

📅 October 27, 2026
🕔 17:00-19:00 EAT
https://www.aasciences.africa/

09/16/2026

🌎 The University of California Global Health Institute Begins Its Next Chapter at UC Irvine

UCGHI is beginning its next chapter UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health!

Since 2008, the Institute has brought together people, ideas and expertise across all 10 UC campuses and partners around the world to advance global health through research, education, training and partnership. As our administrative home changes, our systemwide mission remains strong. Thank you to the faculty, staff, learners and partners who have helped shape UCGHI over the years.

We’re excited to build on UCGHI’s foundation and continue working across the UC system to advance health equity, strengthen collaboration and cultivate the next generation of global health leaders. 🌍

🔗 Learn more by checking out our September newsletter:

Email from UC Global Health Institute Big News for Global Health! See How UCGHI is Evolving at UC Irvine. The University of California  Global Health Institute Begins  Its Next Chapter at UC Irvin

09/01/2026

🌍 Consortium of Universities for Global Health Virtual Global Health Week is coming!
Join colleagues from around the world October 27–29, 2026 for three days of virtual global health conversations, learning, and connection.
✨ All sessions are FREE and open to all.
🎓 STUDENT RESEARCHERS: This is your chance to share your work!
CUGH is accepting student abstracts for two special sessions featuring student researchers from CUGH member institutions.
The deadline has been extended to September 15 — and abstracts can now focus on any technical topic. Research showcasing innovative solutions to contemporary global health challenges is especially encouraged.
📅 Oct. 27–29, 2026
💻 Virtual
🆓 Free & open to all
📝 Abstract deadline: Sept. 15
👉 Submit your abstract and learn more: https://members.cugh.org/atlas/forms/general/2012
Please share this opportunity with students and colleagues!

07/29/2026

🌍 Registration and Abstract Submission are Now Open for the Consortium of Universities for Global Health 2027 in Lima, Peru!
Join the global health community at CUGH from February 25th - 28th, 2027 by registering today and taking advantage of early bird pricing.
📌 Register now to secure your spot: https://my.cughlima2027.org/
📣 Call for Abstracts: Share your research, innovations, and experiences in global health. Abstract submissions are due August 31, 2026.
🌐 LMIC Institutions: New low- and middle-income country (LMIC) institutions can receive 50% off the 2027 institutional membership rate, which includes discounted registration for CUGH 2027. Become a member and take advantage of this opportunity.
🤝 Interested in supporting the conference or exhibiting? Contact [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities.

The UC Global Health Institute looks forward to welcoming our colleagues from around the world to CUGH 2027!

07/07/2026

✨ The second week of UCGHI's Global Health Bootcamp featured diverse lectures from amazing researchers across the UC system. Starting off with an energetic conversation from Dr. Sam Ying at UC Riverside on the importance of water quality, access to safe water, and innovative technology used to combat water contamination across parts of the Coachella Valley in California!

A deep dive into global nutrition, food systems, and maternal and child health presented by Dr. Isabel Madzorera at UC Berkeley Public Health gave students a comprehensive overview on the role nutrition plays through the life course, particularly in regions where determinants such as diet, services, and cultural norms can drastically shape outcomes for children and women.

Rounding out the third session, students heard from UCGHI Bootcamp Program Director, Dr. Chris Cotter, on the history of malaria and its origin story shaping the field of global health, in addition to how malaria control and eradication efforts dating back to the 1940s differ to control measures used today. 🌍

⭐ The final session of UCGHI's Global Health Bootcamp featured a jam packed day kicked off by Porter DeLaney from the Kyle House Group speaking on global health policy and how advocacy efforts have shifted in the ongoing political climate.

Dr. Laury Oaks from UC Santa Barbara then introduced students to the intersection of anthropology, reproductive politics and health justice, particularly as they pertain to significant social movements both globally and locally.

Building from Dr. Oaks' presentation, UCLA School of Law's Lara Stemple provided insight on abortion law in a global context while addressing the impacts of overturned policies surrounding reproductive care in the United States.

Threading these various global health topics together was Dr. Madhavi Dandu from UC Global Health Institute and UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences who gave students an important overview on cultural humility and cultural competence when working in the field of global public health.

That's a wrap on our 2026 UCGHI Global Health Bootcamp! Thank you to our amazing cohort of high schoolers and every guest lecturer who made this summer's program possible!

06/30/2026

Rx One Health in Ireland is officially underway!

This year’s cohort has arrived in Dublin, where 31 participants representing 19 countries and expertise spanning human health, animal health, environmental health, and the social sciences have come together for 2 weeks of immersive One Health training.

Hosted by our partners at University College Dublin, the course provides a unique opportunity for participants to learn alongside one another, exchange perspectives across disciplines and borders, and explore real-world approaches to complex health challenges that connect people, animals, and the environment.

We look forward to the connections, conversations, and collaborations that will emerge over the coming weeks as we work together to advance One Health for all.

Image descriptions: 1) Group of smiling Rx One Health participants standing on a curved staircase; 2) Two smiling women seated next to each other at a table; 3) Oxidized bronze outdoor sculpture of a man and woman dancing together; 4) Rx One Health participants standing around a table using and looking at multi-colored note cards on a large white sheet of paper.

06/30/2026

✨ The UCGHI Global Health Bootcamp is a structured 2-week virtual education program designed to introduce rising high school seniors to foundational concepts in global and community health through interactive lectures, case discussions, and professional development workshops. UCGHI is thrilled to continue to support the next generation of global health leaders! 🌍

Week 1 featured a welcome orientation and first session led by the UCGHI Program Team with 54 rising high school seniors from across California! Key topics including Foundations of Global Health and the Current State of Global Health Funding were presented by UCGHI Bootcamp Program Director, Dr. Chris Cotter, and UCGHI Director, Dr. Madhavi Dandu, respectively. These introductory presentations provided students with an understanding of the current landscape in global health.

⭐ The second session featured an engaging panel on UCGHI Student Career Pathways with Summer Researchers in Global Health (SRGH) alum UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences, Jason Nishio, and UCGHI Planetary Health Center of Expertise Water and Health Fellow + Student Ambassador alum UC Merced Public Health Department, Felix Opoku!

An interactive presentation followed on local and global zoonotic diseases by One Health Institute Sonja Montanus and UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Rebecca Radisic who introduced students to the diversity of zoonoses while hearing firsthand about fieldwork and research sampling techniques with wild animals, rodents, and livestock!

Bringing it all together, students worked in teams to tackle the complex public health challenge of Measles in scenarios where several stakeholder groups are tasked to navigate the resurgence of this contagious disease.

Learn more about this year’s amazing cohort of high schoolers: https://ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/for-learners/summer-researchers-in-global-health/ucghi-summer-global-health-bootcamp/

06/03/2026

We are proud to share our 2025-2026 Annual Report featuring our collective accomplishments across the ten University of California campuses through UCGHI Centers, Programs and ongoing local and global health initiatives addressing complex global health issues.

Read the report:https://ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/about-us/ucghi-2025-2026-annual-report-final-6.2.26.pdf