More than a dozen of the world's leading ocean scientific, philanthropic and other stakeholder organizations, led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, will return to represent ocean issues at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov. 11-22. Read More»
Research from the Yankelovich Center for Social Science Research at UC San Diego shows that a simple, proactive message from election officials—ahead of Election Night—can effectively reduce voter distrust in the electoral process and ballot outcomes. Read More»
In a new study evaluating meditation for chronic lower back pain, researchers at the School of Medicine have discovered that men and women utilize different biological systems to relieve pain. The findings may help explain why women have more chronic pain and are less responsive to opioid treatments. Read More»
Two UC San Diego philosophers in the School of Arts and Humanities are examining a centuries-old debate about the nature of free will from two angles—whether the universe’s makeup allows for the freedom of choice and the way free will functions in society as a method of cooperation. Read More»
After being diagnosed with kidney cancer, El Centro Mayor Sylvia Marroquin turned to UC San Diego Health, where a clinical trial saved her life. She is now sharing her story to raise awareness about the importance of clinical trials and empowering others to advocate for their health, emphasizing the lifesaving treatment options available. Read More»
UC San Diego’s inaugural Common Read selection is "American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures," edited by America Ferrera. This inspiring collection of essays reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences that make up our campus community, reminding us that while our paths may be different, we all share the journey of finding belonging. Read More»
As Veterans Day approaches on Nov. 11, UC San Diego Today wants to hear from the campus community about the current or former U.S. service members in your life. Whether it’s a parent or grandparent, sibling, friend, fellow student—or anyone else close to you—who has served in the military, take a minute to send them a shout-out via our online form. Select submissions will be published in our Nov. 7 issue. Submit Now»
