Campus and Lab News


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Slough study guides restoration efforts
Professor spearheads habitat restoration at Monterey Bay's Elkhorn Slough.
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'Catch-up' growth leads to fewer offspring
In fish studies, accelerated growth after food restriction appears to have a negative effect on reproduction.
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UCLA
$7.5M NSF grant to create sustainability labs
Award will create "collaboratories" devoted to sustainability in water systems, energy, infrastructure and more.
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UC San Diego
Schizophrenia consortium awarded $10M renewal grant
Grant will allow group to continue research into heritable deficits and related genetic abnormalities.
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UC Davis
Pain linked to worse mental health
Level of osteoarthritis pain directly linked to quality of mental health.
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UCLA
Scientists identify cell of origin for prostate cancer
Pinpointing basal cells may result in better diagnostics, development of more effective treatments.
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UC Davis
Nursing school announces inaugural classes
Thirty-three students make up first doctoral and master's degree classes.
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A UC Berkeley health doctoral student co-developed a 'solar suitcase' that can travel to Third World countries to aid physicians and patients in the field.

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Arts & Culture
Cultural attractions abound this summer
Get a taste of the breadth of UC's arts and culture available to the public at all 10 campuses.
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Office of the President News


Urban Edge UCOP
Rural-urban conflicts may arise if new residents are unfamiliar with farming
Urban commuters living on the edge of farm country are often upset with agriculture noise, dirt and smells.
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Technology
UC campuses win technology innovation awards
Systems related to academic recruitment, clinical trials and payroll charges are among the honorees.
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Admissions
Overview: undergraduate admissions, SIRs
Incoming freshmen, transfer students bring increased academic achievement, boost diversity.
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General News
UC online instruction project proposed
Berkeley law dean presents pilot project for undergraduate instruction to Board of Regents.
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Labor
Court bars nurses' strike against UC medical centers
Judge's preliminary injunction marks second time the court blocks union's strike against UC.
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Diversity
UC Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture and Inclusion named
Group will work with Board of Regents committee to address enhancing and sustaining a tolerant, inclusive environment.
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Students
127 UC students win international study scholarships
117 Gilman award recipients to go on trips through the UC Education Abroad Program.
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Commission on the Future
Commission endorses financial, enrollment recommendations
Group also hears Academic Council proposal for maintaining faculty and research quality.
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UCOP
Statement on court order barring a CNA strike
UC vice president for human resources responds to court action blocking planned one-day strike for June 10.
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