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Protesters gather outside of federal courthouse
A panel of legal experts discuss how American democracy relies on an engaged public and fearless judges.
A Sloan Research Fellowship is one of the most prestigious awards available to early-career researchers. The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation today announced the names of the 126 early-career researchers selected to receive 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships, including seven from UC Berkeley. The fellowships honor exceptional scholars in the U.S. and Canada whose creativity, innovation and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of leaders. It is one of the most prestigious awards availab
Seven Berkeley faculty recognized for being the most promising early-career researchers.
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A new startup attempts to use Listeria to improve survival in children with leukemia.
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A Berkeley seismologist helps to keep Californians safe while contributing to important research.
Librarian Ann Glusker, pictured holding books on oral history, received training from The Bancroft Library’s Oral History Center for her project, which involved interviewing 15 fellow UC Berkeley librarians. (Photo by Peter Hunsberger)
Berkeley librarian interviews other campus librarians reflecting on technology, COVID-19 and student service.
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The National Academy of Engineering announced four UC Berkeley faculty joining its ranks.
A team of students and a faculty director stand in a line before the projected cover of their report on the assassination of Berta Cáceres.
Berkeley law professor details her perspective on Cáceres’ assassination.
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A researcher warns that we may be playing with high-stakes technology we don't fully understand.
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Berkeley professor offers unique insight on 'The Odyssey.'
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Berkeley student explores the secure housing government program in Thailand.
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New research looks at how faculty responds to AI in classrooms and education.
A half-dozen or more East African women smile and laugh as they walk by farm fields
Berkeley’s Center for Effective Global Action finds that eradicating extreme poverty would be surprisingly affordable.
A group of faculty sit around a table in a wood-paneled room, looking at a screen
The decade-long effort to expand AAPI class offerings culminated in a “cluster hire” that spans various schools and disciplines.
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The Bridging for Democracy project aims to reduce the social and political divide.
Mad River Mass Timber dowel laminated timber stack
Explore how Berkeley Wood Lab has worked to improve forest health and mitigate wildfire risk.
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Physicists propose a reason for the lack of circumbinary exoplanets.