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Nobel Laureate Saul Perlmutter lectures on the expanding universe
Excellence in Research
World-class faculty and researchers are changing the way we understand and interact with the world.
UC Berkeley students showcase their capstone projects
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A long legacy of innovations and leaders that have created groundbreaking products, revolutionary companies, and entirely new industries.
Berkeley researchers lead the way in using AI and data science to accelerate discovery
Data Science, AI & Robotics
UC Berkeley has a rich ecosystem in AI and data science that brings together strong teams of faculty, researchers, students, and alumni.
Geobiologist Jillian Banfield investigates how microbial communities respond to a changing climate
Energy, Climate & Environment
UC Berkeley and Berkeley Lab are pooling their vast expertise to help achieve an affordable, sustainable, and clean supply of global energy.
Laboratory breakthroughs contribute to the excellence of health research at Berkeley
Health
Berkeley is a leader in health research leveraging a multidisciplinary approach rooted in strong collaborations across the campus and beyond.
Japanese historical map from UC Berkeley’s David Rumsey collection
International & Area Studies
Exploring the world and tackling global problems.
Latest Research News
April 17, 2026
Four UC Berkeley Professors Win Illustrious Guggenheim Fellowships
Two historians, a biologist and a bioengineer will receive a stipend to pursue independent work under “the freest possible conditions.”
April 16, 2026
Tolani Britton Selected for William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program
Berkeley professor is selected for a prestigious research grant.
April 16, 2026
When Better Sleep Becomes ‘Crisis Work’
How UC Berkeley sleep science is being used to help treat mental health disorders.
