Global to Local Speaker Series

Bringing the world to the table

The Global to Local Speaker Series brings experts to UB, both virtually and in person, to present on topics with global context and local relevance. Students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to learn about international issues and how they can be understood through a social work lens.

Past lectures have focused on:

  • Historical racism in social work
  • Black Lives Matter
  • LGBTQ+ asylum-seekers in the U.S.
  • Conducting research on violence in the Global South
  • Self-care in troubled times
  • Working with survivors of torture
  • Racism and emerging technology
  • Environmental justice in Buffalo
  • Mental health services for displaced Syrians