Research
A global research university with an uncommon emphasis on undergraduate research and education, UC Santa Cruz is part of the world’s most celebrated system of public higher education, and stands among the most renowned institutions of higher learning.
Research news
Will AI tools revolutionize public health?
Not if they continue following old patterns, researchers argue.
Grasslands: Life in the fast lane
While changes in forest biodiversity can lag behind shifts in an area’s temperature and rainfall, grasslands are responding to climate change almost in real time, according to a new study. Put another way, forests accumulate climate debt, while grasslands are paying as they go.
A hands-on look at the lives of enslaved peoples
A new internship program for UC Santa Cruz and HBCU students is adding to the historical record, helping future scholars understand the workings of the slave trade. Merchants meticulously recorded details about the enslaved people in their holds, and these records—though chilling—have become invaluable to historians.
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Real-world experience
Undergraduates have the unique opportunity to participate in world-class research, both creative and scientific, at UC Santa Cruz. Both undergrad and graduate students gain academic experience and career exploration as they engage in the pursuit of knowledge.
Research with impact
Research programs and units
The campus’s research activities range from small groups within academic departments to large units with connections outside UC Santa Cruz.
Research support
The Office of Research is dedicated to working collaboratively with the UC Santa Cruz community to advance research and demonstrate its impact.
University library
UCSC’s libraries are at the heart of the university, state-of-the-art technological research facilities designed for collaborative learning in the 21st century.