News & Events
Explore our latest news, upcoming events, and recent achievements.
Latest News
Revealing the secrets of the human brain
UC Santa Cruz research innovations and academic programs advance brain and mental health.
UC Santa Cruz is the top public research university in the world for highly cited researchers amid strong 2025 list
25 UC Santa Cruz researchers earned a spot on the prestigious annual list.
ARCS Foundation scholarships support 14 outstanding graduate students in science and engineering for 2025-26
The scholarships are awarded to students who show exceptional promise of making a significant contribution to the scientific and technological strength of the country.
Department Updates
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Five UC researchers receive CITRIS-CDSS Innovation Fellowship and AIC Awards
We’re excited to share that our faculty member Theodore (Ted) Holman has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 CITRIS-CDSS Innovation Fellowship and AIC Award, recognizing innovative UC researchers whose work bridges research and real-world impact.
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2026 Summer Session
Check out the classes we are offering for Summer session! Enrollment opens May 1st.
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Awards, Fellowships, Honors and Promotions
Members of the UCSC Chemistry and Biochemistry community including faculty, grad students, and undergrads, have earned recognition for excellence in research, scholarships, and mentorships. These awards highlight the departments dedication to academic rigor and student success.
Looking for seminars?
Our department hosts an array of weekly, monthly, and annual seminars featuring lectures from high-impact speakers in the field.
A few of our regular events include:
- Chemistry & Biochemistry Symposium
- Bunnett Symposium
- Phil Crews Symposium: Powered by Chemistry, Strengthened by Diversity
- CH291 Seminar Series
Upcoming Campus Events
Visit the UCSC events calendar for a list of all upcoming events
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