University News & Events

Satellite tracking reveals elephant seals' deep secrets

Researchers at UC Santa Cruz, who pioneered the use of satellite tags to monitor the migrations of elephant seals, have compiled one of the largest datasets available for any marine mammal species, revealing their movements and diving behavior at sea in unprecedented detail.

The results show elephant seals traveling throughout the entire northeast Pacific Ocean on foraging trips in search of prey such as fish and squid.

May 18, 2012
2012 Irwin Scholar student art exhibition kicks off on May 23
Twelve of UCSC's most promising artists will have their work on display at the 2012 Irwin Scholarship Exhibition, running May 23 to June 17 at the Sesnon Gallery. more »
May 18, 2012
Research team investigates biological methods to prevent bat extinction
Motivated by the prospect of conserving bat populations and species diversity, UC Santa Cruz researchers are investigating whether antifungal skin microbes can be used to help fight the deadly fungus that is causing a massive die-off of bats in eastern North America. more »
May 17, 2012
Acclaimed alum, writer, and web pioneer David Talbot comes to UCSC May 22
The UCSC Humanities Division will present An Evening with David Talbot, Tuesday, May 22. The best-selling author and founder of Salon will read from his new book,'Season of the Witch' more »
May 15, 2012
UCSC social scientists examine the economic crisis and its social impacts
UC Santa Cruz social scientists will examine and assess the causes and effects of the unprecedented global economic recession during a one-day forum Tuesday, May 22 at University Center. more »
May 15, 2012
Staying connected: UCSC launches iPhone app 'update'
UC Santa Cruz has 'updated' its free iPhone app to enable smartphone users to access the campus's online directory and check on the availability of library holdings. The app also includes redesigned emergency features. Two alumni developers have also worked with the campus on a first-generation Android version of the campus app. more »
May 15, 2012
Medical robotics expert Jacob Rosen named Health Care Hero
The Silicon Valley Business Journal honored robotics expert Jacob Rosen with a 2012 Health Care Heroes award. more »
May 14, 2012
The man behind the gift to ‘Dead Central’
Dead Central, the long-awaited 1,400-square-foot exhibit space for the Grateful Dead Archive at UC Santa Cruz, is now complete—thanks to Santa Barbara investor and philanthropist Scott Brittingham. more »
May 14, 2012
Grad students present impressive array of research projects at symposium
Graduate students from across the divisions presented their work at the 8th Annual Graduate Research Symposium. more »

UCSC in the News

Biomolecular engineers Mark Akeson and David Deamer are featured in a "news focus" story in Science magazine about the development of nanopore sequencing technology.

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Awards & Honors

Anthropology Ph.D. student wins Newcombe Fellowship . More »
Medical robotics expert Jacob Rosen named Health Care Hero. More »
Santa Cruz Arts Commission names Humanities lecturer Artist of the Year. More »

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News Briefs

New provosts named for College Eight, Merrill. More »
Lick Observatory to provide safe viewing of solar eclipse on May 20. More »
Seed library holds its second seed exchange, Saturday, May 26. More »
33rd Multicultural Festival set for Saturday, May 19 on Oakes lower field. More »
A day in the sun for UCSC staff members. More »
Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Slug Golf Scramble. More »
Registration open for spring and summer 3-day 'Garden Cruz' classes. More »

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