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Apply for funding to support open dialogue, civic engagement and free speech

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May 11, 2026
The UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement is accepting applications for the 2026-27 VOICE Initiative.

Attend the next UC Systemwide Academic Congress: Shaping Global Futures — International Education in the California Context

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May 10, 2026
This two-day virtual Congress will explore a forward-looking strategy for global educational engagement rooted in California values.

Register for a UC Global Accessibility Awareness Day event on May 21

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May 5, 2026
Learn about accessibility is being put into practice at UC locations and build skills that you can start using right away.

Attend the first event in a new UC AI Council webinar series

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May 4, 2026
On May 21, join leading artificial intelligence experts from throughout UC for a fascinating event on AI literacy.

The University of California Natural Reserve System relaunches as UC Nature

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April 21, 2026
The new name better reflects the organization’s goals: to shape ecological, cultural, and institutional change that will keep nature strong.

UC People: Yashwanth Balaji, scientist and National Lab Research SLAM winner

National Lab Research Slam. The winner of the Scientific Discovery category is Yashwantch Balaji, for his presentation, Shielding quantum computer from the chaos of Cosmic Rays."
April 16, 2026
Yash’s presentation focused on how high-energy particles from space can disrupt quantum systems and what it takes to protect them.

UCnetwork: April 2026

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April 15, 2026
Read our University of California systemwide staff newsletter for updates on staff achievements, research, benefits and more.

UC Spotlight: 37+ staff who inspired us this month

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April 15, 2026
Our monthly UC Spotlight article celebrates UC staff and teams who are making a difference for Californians and the world beyond our state.

Raise your voice: Take the UC Systemwide Policy-Covered Career Staff Engagement Survey

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April 14, 2026
A selection of eligible campus-based staff will be invited to take the UC Systemwide Policy-Covered Career Staff Engagement Survey.

Attend the 2026 UC Ethics and Compliance Institute next week

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April 14, 2026
The interactive program will focus on core compliance program management principles and their application to real-world scenarios.