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UC San Diego Ranked 14th Best University in World by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

August 21, 2013

The University of California, San Diego is ranked the 14th best university in the world, up from 15th place last year, and its life sciences and engineering programs are ranked 7th and 13th respectively, according to the 2013 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

UC San Diego Named 15th Best Research University in the World for Scientific Impact

April 26, 2013

In a global ranking designed to provide highly accurate measurements of the scientific impact of universities and their contributions to scientific collaboration, the University of California, San Diego is ranked the 15th best research university in the world.

UC San Diego’s International Relations Programs Ranked Among Best in World

February 17, 2015

The University of California, San Diego is one of the best universities in the world to study international relations, according to Foreign Policy, a highly regarded magazine focused on global affairs, current events, and domestic and international policy.

Understanding the Ethics of Genetic Engineering

May 16, 2019

…on the ethics and social implications of gene drives, bringing together leading scientists and ethicists working toward a better understanding of what happens when—not if—genetic engineering becomes increasingly commonplace. In what will become an annual conference, the overarching aim is to develop and promote research on ethical issues facing the…

UC San Diego Named 15th Best Among World Universities

August 15, 2012

The University of California, San Diego is ranked the 15th best university in world and its life sciences program is ranked 9th, according to the 2012 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) that was released Aug. 15, 2012 by the Center for World-Class Universities at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Working Alone Won’t Get You Good Grades

February 7, 2013

…very strong correspondence between social interaction and exchange of information—a 72 percent correlation,” he said “But almost equally interesting is the fact that these high-performing students form ‘rich-clubs’ that shield themselves from low-performing students, despite the significant efforts by these lower-ranking students to join them. The weaker students try hard…

Focus on South Asia

March 21, 2024

The forum will be launched with an inaugural lecture by renowned Indian musician T.M. Krishna.

Passing of Distinguished Professor of Cognitive Science Jeffrey L. Elman

June 29, 2018

It is with great and wrenching sadness that we announce the passing of Distinguished Professor of Cognitive Science Jeffrey L. Elman, who died suddenly on Thursday, June 28. He was 70.

Women In History Month Kate Ricke

March 21, 2019

…bridges the natural and social sciences in a way that addresses climate policy questions,” Ricke said. She is best known for… working on the climate effects and impacts of solar geoengineering proposals, which can be defined as intentionally blocking sunlight to cool the planet, and groundbreaking work on calculating the…

UC San Diego Labor Center Appoints Its First Executive Director

April 11, 2024

Satomi Rash-Zeigler will set the vision for the center and lead its strategic growth by fostering collaborations between faculty, students, workers and community organizations.

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