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Humanities skills are transferable skills
UC Santa Cruz humanities students graduate with a toolkit of transferable skills in high demand across fields ranging from academia to the entertainment industry and high-tech startups.
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First cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Northern Elephant Seals confirmed in California
Cases at Año Nuevo State Park mark the state’s first detection of the disease in a marine mammal.
UC Newsroom |
18 UC faculty named 2026 Sloan Research fellows
More Sloan fellows are affiliated with UC than with any other institution granted the awards this year, and UC leads all institutions in Sloan fellows across the program’s 61-year history.
UC Santa Cruz |
How early pregnancy impacts aging: implications for breast-cancer risk
A new study discovers that early pregnancy in mice reduces buildup of ‘confused’ cells that could lead to breast cancer later in life.
UC Santa Cruz |
AI use in the workforce: Ensuring equitable technological transitions
Chris Benner’s research takes clues from prior technological transitions to understand what workplace changes are possible with AI beyond job replacement or increased productivity.
UC Santa Cruz |
Misleading text in the physical world can hijack AI-enabled robots
New research anticipates hijacking against AI systems in order to create defenses for a more secure future.
UC Newsroom |
How UC scientists are putting AI to the test
Even as they’re pushing the boundaries of research and discovery with AI, UC scientists are asking the right questions about the transformation this technology brings.
UC Newsroom |
Binge-worthy UC: Books, music and movies worth diving into this holiday
Pondering how you’re going to stay busy this winter, or looking for some last-minute gifts? Take a look at some recent titles from alumni and faculty across the UC system and while away the winter with us.
UC Newsroom |
10 awesome discoveries from UC research in 2025
A year of new treatments, new technologies, new ways to stay safe during disasters and new insights on the mysteries of the galaxy, our planet and our past.
UC Newsroom |
Solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California
California’s first solar-over-canal project goes online with the commissioning of the narrow and wide span arrays in the Turlock Irrigation District, bringing to life the ultimate “why didn’t I think of that!” idea.
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The Society of Hellman Fellows celebrates 30 years of transformative faculty support
The fellowships, made possibly by a $125M endowment from the Hellman family, have provided vital support to more than 2,000 junior faculty, many of whom now lead in their fields.
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UC is No. 1 on worldwide ranking of highly cited researchers
This year’s rankings from Clarivate recognize 288 UC scientists as among the most influential thinkers in their fields.