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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 2h

Applications are open to study Nuclear Politics in Japan this Summer with GLOBIS!

Interested in studying away with GLOBIS? Learn more from the digital magazine about course offerings and excursions. Apply before the November 1 Priority Deadline at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....

The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 2d

Study Away with GLOBIS in Japan!

Apply to study nuclear politics in Tokyo and Hiroshima with the Center for the Study of Global Issues before the NOVEMBER 1 PRIORITY DEADLINE to guarantee a full review of your application.

Find more information at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....

The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 7d

1 MONTH until the priority deadline to apply to GLOBIS summer study away programs!

By applying before the priority deadline of November 1, you guarantee a full review of your application. Considering studying away? Learn more about GLOBIS programs and apply today at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 20d

It’s SPIA Giving Day!

By donating to GLOBIS, you support opportunities for SPIA students to study away, gain experiential learning credit, and conduct human rights research. Donate to the GLOBIS fund today at give.uga.edu/funders/spia....

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 21d

Conduct research in Athens and beyond with GLOBIS!

All students taking part in GLOBIS research opportunities are eligible to apply for a $1,000 research grant through the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO). Find more information at spia.uga.edu/departments-....

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · 22d

Applications are NOW OPEN for UGA GLOBIS study away programs!

Explore your opportunities to live, learn, and research away with GLOBIS! Learn more and apply today at globis.uga.edu.

Apply before November 1 to guarantee a full review of your application.

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Sep 3

The application for the Spring 2026 cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab is NOW OPEN!

The GHRRL is a selective program for students interested in getting hands-on experience with human rights research.

Apply to the GHRRL by October 19 at spia.uga.edu/departments-....

Human Rights Research & Education - SPIA

GLOBIS human rights projects make human rights data available and accessible to people all over the globe, produce cutting-edge research on the causes and consequences of human rights practices, and t...

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Jul 23

GLOBIS is Hiring!

GLOBIS is seeking a high-achieving, detail-oriented researcher to support the Center’s Human Rights Research and Education programs.

Interested in joining our team? Learn more about the position and apply by August 18 on UGA Job Search by searching “GLOBIS” or Posting # S13896P

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K. Chad Clay @kchadclay.bsky.social · Jul 21

Job alert! Please apply and/or share with your networks!

GLOBIS is hiring a Research Professional to work with us on our Human Rights Programs, especially the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI). (1/3)

www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/440...

Research Professional

The Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) is seeking a high-achieving, detail-oriented researcher to support the Center’s Human Rights Research and Education programs. In particular, this pos...

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Jul 14

We are hiring!

The GLOBIS Digital Media and Student Office Assistant will provide support in marketing, digital media production, social media, advertising and public relations, and day-to-day operations

Apply by August 11 on uga.joinhandshake.com by searching “GLOBIS” or Job # 9917743.

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Jun 25

Ring the bell! Former GLOBIS Human Rights Lab Director Dr. Meridith LaVelle has successfully defended her dissertation. She will be a Humboldt Research Fellow at the University of Mannheim in the Fall. Congratulations, Dr. LaVelle!

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Jun 11

Applications are NOW OPEN for May and Summer 2026 GLOBIS Study Away Programs!

Considering studying abroad? Learn more about the opportunities to live and learn on 10 different programs across 9 different countries next Summer and apply today at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....

The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · May 2

Meet Iman Khan, a 3rd Year from Johns Creek, GA in the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab. Her research interests include cultural-linguistic rights and public education of human rights, collaborating with fellow lab student Sophia Nguyen.

Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-....

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · May 1

Meet Sophia Nguyen, a 2nd Year from Duluth, GA in the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab. Her research interests include cultural-linguistic rights and public education of human rights, collaborating with fellow lab student Iman Khan.

Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Apr 30

Last Friday, several GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab students had the opportunity to present their research at the SPIA Undergraduate Research Colloquium (SURC).

Learn more about the students' research and SURC at spia.uga.edu/news-events/....

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Apr 28

Meet Nupur Desai!

Desai participated in the GLOBIS Ireland Study Away, studying human rights through the lens of the Irish Troubles. She hopes to continue what she has learned through her research in the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab. Learn more about the Lab at globis.uga.edu.

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Apr 22

TOMORROW! Learn more about brand new GLOBIS study away programs to Japan and the Hague in Brussels next Summer, 2026.

Look out for more information and how to apply at GLOBIS.uga.edu.

The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Apr 16

Meet Katie Moebes, a student in the Spring 2025 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Katie is a 4th year cadet in the UGA Army ROTC program researching gender in military and conflict zones.

Learn more about the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab at spia.uga.edu/departments-....

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Apr 15

GLOBIS is debuting two BRAND NEW opportunities to study away in Japan and The Hague Summer 2026!

Join us in the CITS/GLOBIS Conference Room on Wednesday, April 23 at 4:00pm to learn more about these new programs centered around Nuclear Security and International Law and Security.

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Apr 2

Meet Ellie Loventhal, a member of the Spring 2025 cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Her research focuses on the intersection of gender, conflict, and migration, as well as forced labor and human rights due diligence.

Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-....

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Mar 24

Considering studying away Spring 2026? Join us Monday March 31 for an information session on the Verona Spring study away program! The session will be held at 4pm in the CITS/GLOBIS Conference Room.

Learn more about how YOU can study away next Spring and apply today at spia.uga.edu/undergraduat....

The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Mar 19

Greetings from Verona, Italy!

University of Georgia students are currently exploring Italy while taking International Affairs courses on the Verona Spring study away program.

Applications for Verona Spring 2026 are now open. Apply today at studyaway.uga.edu/index.cfm?Fu...

The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Mar 17

Meet Liam Evans, a student in the Spring 2025 Cohort of the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab! Evans' research for the lab focuses on ethnopolitical exclusion.

Learn more about the GHRRL at spia.uga.edu/departments-...

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The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Mar 11

There is still time to apply to study away with GLOBIS this May! Email GLOBIS.uga.edu TODAY to apply to live and learn in Florence, Italy Summer 2025. Limited spots available!

Learn more about the program at studyaway.uga.edu/index.cfm?Fu....

The Center for the Study of Global Issues at UGA @globis.bsky.social · Mar 10

Meet Adam Buhmeyer, a 4th Year student in the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab preparing to get his master's degree in Political Science. His research interests include measuring SOGIESC rights in practice.

Learn more about the GLOBIS Human Rights Research Lab at spia.uga.edu/departments-...

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