UC Newsroom |

Is now the time to be your own boss?

Seven alumni on finding purpose and what to know before you become your own boss.

UC Santa Cruz |

UC Santa Cruz–based nonprofit helps small businesses weather the COVID-19 lockdown by going analog to digital

Students partner with businesses to help keep local Santa Cruz standbys alive.

UC Irvine |

UC Irvine physicists exploring use of Blu-ray disc lasers to kill COVID-19, other viruses

Blu-ray back in style? Its low-cost technology could be employed in hand-held devices and ventilation systems.

UC Santa Barbara |

Researchers mobilize to print protective gear for local medical facilities

California NanoSystems Institute launches 3-D printed face shield and mask effort.

UC Newsroom |

UC launches grant program to spur urgently needed COVID-19 research

To accelerate breakthroughs, UC will provide $2 million in seed funding to scientists across the state combating COVID-19.

UC Davis |

Free tools, teacher resources for distance learning in math

With many K-12 schools closed nationwide, teachers and students can now get free tools from STEM education experts.

UC San Diego |

UC San Diego engineers and doctors team up to retrofit and 3-D print ventilators

Students, staff and faculty are addressing one of the key challenges of COVID-19 outbreak.

UC Office of the President |

12 UC Entrepreneurs Win Opportunity to Pitch at Venture Summit

The University of California today (Jan. 23) announced the 12 finalists of 3rd annual UC Entrepreneur Pitch Competition for UC faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

UC San Diego |

Scientists design way to use harmless bacteria to detect heavy metals in drinking water

The goal is to test water at the faucets people actually drink from and catch contamination along the way.

UC Irvine |

An improved implant

Researchers have developed a breakthrough cochlear device that could enable hearing-impaired people to detect pitch.

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources |

UC launches first-ever organic research institute, with a hand from Clif Bar

The California Organic Institute will accelerate the development and adoption of effective farming tools and practices.

UC Davis |

Solar power at night?

It’s no joke, says a professor developing prototypes of nighttime solar cells capable of generating power.