Projects/Programs

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Research

Education/Training

Service

Institute of the Environment and Sustainability
  • Congo Basin Institute
    Research| Education| Service|
    A joint initiative of UCLA and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, the Congo Basin Institute is dedicated to finding solutions to the interconnected issues of climate change, human disease, food and water security, and loss of biodiversity in the Congo Basin. The Institute is currently pursuing over 10 projects.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Thomas Smith
    (Updated: Aug 07 2023)
  • Advancing the Circular Economy in Lagos
    Research|
    RecyclePoints is a waste recycling and social benefit venture that operates an incentive-based scheme which collects recyclable materials from post consumers. RecyclePoints aims to promote the circular economy by developing classroom desks that utilize the material harvested through their recycling programs, aiding in the education crisis currently facing Nigeria.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Paul Park
    (Updated: Jun 28 2024)
College of Letters and Science: Physical Sciences
College of Letters and Science: Social Sciences
  • Who Wants to Be Fat Again?: Molding a Desirable Body in Nigeria
    Research
    This research seeks to situate older and newer Nigerian body ideals and modifying practices within the constellation of aesthetics, health, technology, and cultural influences locally, regionally, continentally, diasporically, and more generally. Nigeria is experiencing a shift in what constitutes the ideal body size and shape.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Ugo Edu
    (Updated: Jun 21 2024)
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Archived Projects/Programs

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International Students

Visitors

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International Visitors

Defining Terms

Projects/Programs

  • The projects and programs on this map constitute our “global data.” We define global data to be information related to “global topics” such as events, activities, and geographical areas outside of the United States. Any project or program conducted in an area outside of the United States is included on the map, as it speaks to UCLA’s direct engagement with the global community. Even if a project or program is conducted domestically, it is included as long as it engages with one or more global topics.


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  • To collect data for the Projects/Programs map, we survey faculty on their research pursuits. We also explore UCLA websites such as faculty profiles, research centers, and department pages to learn about past and ongoing projects. We periodically review our data, archiving and removing projects and programs that have concluded or expired.

Study Abroad

  • Click here for the International Education Office’s explanation of UCLA’s various Study Abroad Programs.


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  • To collect data on Study Abroad Programs, we explore both UC Education Abroad Programs (UCEAP) and UCLA websites to find information on opportunities offered at or through UCLA.

Collaborations

  • International Collaboration comprises memoranda of understanding (MOUs), collaboration agreements (CAs), affiliation agreements (AAs), and student exchange agreements. Click here for UCLA Global’s explanation of these terms.


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  • We source this data from the UCLA Global database of international academic agreements.

Students

  • Here, “Students” refers to International Students as well as Study Abroad students.

Visitors

  • Visitors are guests whose visits are coordinated by the International Visitors Bureau (IVB). Click here for more information.


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  • We source this data directly from the IVB.