The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) comprises and provides coordination and administrative support for Wisconsin’s nine area studies centers – eight of which are National Resource Centers – and the International Studies Major of the College of Letters and Science. IRIS is a pillar unit of UW-Madison’s International Division.
Upcoming Events
- April
- April 14Author-in-Residence with Cuban-American Writer, Alexandra DiazAuthor Talk (4/14 @ 5 PM) @ The George Culver Library, Sauk CityAll day
- April 14
- April 15Study & Intern Abroad in ItalyInfo Session10:00 AM, Study Abroad Resource Center (3rd Floor Red Gym)
- April 15
- April 15Vision without SightThomas Timothy Mtonga — Disability Officer, UNICEF & Lecturer, University of Zambia (UNZA)12:00 PM, 206 Ingraham Hall
Also offered online
IRIS News
2026 World Cinema Day: Connecting K-12 Students to Global Narratives
For over two decades, a collaboration between the Wisconsin Film Festival and UW-Madison’s Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) has connected Wisconsin students with global cultures through the big screen. This year, World Cinema …
International Division Announces Summer 2026 Graduate Summer Fieldwork Awardees
The International Division is proud to announce the 12 recipients of the Summer 2026 Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Awards. These $4,000 grants enable UW–Madison graduate students to conduct at least six weeks of primary research and …
Summer Scholarship Opportunity for Study Abroad in China!
Program Brochure Program timeline: July 12-25 Host: Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China Program focus: “Contemporary China and Sustainable Development: From Heritage to Horizon.” Zhejiang University is offering two scholarships to qualified UW-Madison students for a two-week …
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