We’re thrilled to share that UConn Business Law Professor Robert Bird has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award! The Fulbright is a prestigious award granted to faculty based on their previous leadership and contributions to society. The Program aims to foster greater mutual understanding between the U.S. and countries around the world. It’s recognized as the largest international exchange program for education and cultural collaboration.  

This fall, Professor Bird will be heading to the University of Vaasa in Finland – one of the country’s top institutions for business administration – where he’ll spend three months studying human-centered legal strategy and design.  

Professor Bird is working to design more accessible, visually intuitive legal documents that can help prevent misunderstandings, reduce legal disputes, and ultimately add value to organizations. In addition to his research, Professor Bird will also be giving guest lectures across Europe, building international partnerships, and bringing those global perspectives back to UConn. He’s already planning a Legal Strategy Summit for Spring 2026 to share what he’s learned with students, faculty, and business leaders. 

“I’m looking forward to being an ambassador for UConn, for Husky values, and for the United States,’’ Professor Bird said. “I’m looking forward to working with outstanding Finish colleagues. European scholars often think about things differently than we do and I hope to bring that back to UConn and to the United States.’’ 

We’re so excited to follow along and celebrate his journey!  

Read the full article about Professor Bird’s Fulbright Scholarship on UConn Today. 

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