Mark your calendars and join a book talk by Professor Allison Carruth. Novel Ecologies challenges the conviction that climate change and other environmental crises must be met with ever larger-scale forms of technological intervention. Against the new worlds conjured by Google, Meta, Open AI, Amazon, SpaceX, and a host of lesser-known start-ups, Carruth marshals writers […]

Drawing on LANI’s expertise in building relationships and cultivating conversations among diverse stakeholders, the annual Community Forum brings together neighborhood leaders with professionals from city and county departments and agencies, community-based organizations and nonprofits, and the private sector. REGISTER HERE

Conference organized by Robert N. Watson (University of California, Los Angeles), Tiffany Jo Werth (University of California, Davis), and Todd Borlik (Purdue University) Co-sponsored by the UCLA CMRS Center for Early Global Studies and the UC Davis Medieval and Early Modern Studies Program Online event via Zoom To register, please visit: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/16-Z8Yv_S0y3k18NdEb-Ew The recent turn […]

Join a discussion about how climate change is impacting our coral reefs. Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, supporting a wide range of marine life and providing essential services to coastal communities. However, rising ocean temperatures, acidification, and extreme weather events are putting increasing pressure on these fragile systems. Around […]

Please join to learn about an exciting new in-person summer course, Intro to Ecological Medicine, taught at the UCLA Medical School. This upper division course is open to all UCLA (and non-UCLA) undergraduate and graduate students. Course instructors will be on the Zoom call to answer questions about the course. Zoom for info session below: […]

Join to hear from UC food insecurity researchers, learn about and advocate for food insecurity and food waste at UCLA from Bruin Dine, Zero Waste at UCLA, and Bruin Necessities! Join for fun activities, games and a raffle! More info at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4Rxl93Z9Ruc3ceVtMsemQUPRU11AlDXKBNdUCG5GOg7-S9A/viewform, on Instagram (@uclabruindine) and below.

Join the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden on May 17 and celebrate nature with a day of fun activities connecting you to your community! REGISTER HERE

At the October 2024 UCLA Arrowhead Symposium, participants discussed how to create enduring public benefits from hosting major worldwide events in Los Angeles. The UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies Downtown Forum will gather attendees on May 19th to continue the conversation, understanding areas of progress and what else needs to be done in two legacy […]

Join the Center for Impact at the UCLA Anderson School of Management as it unveils the findings of the 2025 State of Corporate Sustainability Disclosure report. This comprehensive analysis examines how S&P 500 companies disclose climate-related information, focusing on four key areas: -> greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, -> net zero targets, -> climate risk assessment, […]

Join Master Gardner Dr. James Bassett for a final workshop in the Grow LA Victory Gardener Certificate Program. Learn when and how to harvest your fruits and vegetables for peak flavor and nutrition. Discover best practices for storing fresh produce to extend its shelf life. Explore food safety tips to ensure a healthy and sustainable […]

Food studies is a growing interdisciplinary field that examines the cultural, economic, political and environmental dimensions of food. Research resources in food studies are equally broad, and can present a challenge for beginner researchers and experienced researchers alike. This workshop will provide an introductory overview of food studies-related resources at the UCLA Library and beyond. […]

In collaboration with the Department of African American Studies and the Ralph J. Bunche Center at UCLA, we invite you to join us for a short film screening and conversation titled “Performing the South in Watts: Black Expression at the Intersection of Food, Religion, and the Sonic.” with Dr. Derek Hicks of Wake Forest University. […]

Among those fighting the L.A. fires earlier this year were incarcerated individuals participating in California’s controversial inmate firefighting program. This forum examines the program from the perspectives of formerly incarcerated firefighters, including issues around compensation and potential program reforms. Moderator Romarilyn Ralston, a black feminist abolitionist who served 23 years in prison and now leads […]

Presented by Rachel Schloss, Doctoral Candidate, University of California, Los Angeles Hosted by the Early Modern Research Group Online event via Zoom To register, please visit: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/qHytTYlcTiiINu5XzDQiew Earthen materials have played a critical role in political and social development on the Iberian Peninsula. The unique geology of the Peninsula harbors rich soils, minerals, and clays […]

In this Coleman Memorial Lecture, Charisma Acey revisits Claude Ake’s foundational concepts of democracy and development, drawing from over two decades of scholarly research and fieldwork across the African continent. Reflecting on firsthand experiences, from Zimbabwe’s structural adjustment crises and humanitarian relief in Angola to urban struggles for water, sanitation, and environmental justice in Nigeria […]

Nature Nexus Institute (NNI) is founded on the belief that reciprocity between communities and nature is essential to the survival of both. NNI seeks to provide equitable and intergenerational entry points to cultivating healthy community-nature relationships. To that end, NNI strives to be a nexus for science, culture, art, and research endeavors that result in […]

The Clark Library preserves and provides access to over 130,000 books, manuscripts, and artworks dating from the 15th century to the present. But there is a library of living things on the five acres outside the library’s building, too, and this event will celebrate the urban nature and green spaces at the Clark – and […]

Join in celebrating the eighth cohort of the UCLA Activist-in-Residence program at this year's closing reception, and hear about the projects that the activists have been involved in over the course of their residencies. Learn more about each of the UCLA Activists-in-Residence here. With a shared commitment to “turn the university inside out” and invite […]

The day before Julio Frenk’s inauguration as chancellor, UCLA Connects: Bruin Talks will bring together leading scholars and artists from across disciplines to showcase UCLA’s mission of education, research and service. Join us for an afternoon of dynamic presentations and conversations that reflect the breadth and impact of the Bruin community. Join us for the […]