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The UC Alumni UK Summer Celebration is just two weeks away and we can't wait! 🎉
On Saturday June 27, join us at Passyunk Avenue in Waterloo for a fun, family-friendly afternoon of cheesesteaks, American craft beers, batting cages, foosball, air hockey and great company. Each ticket includes lunch and beverages, plus unlimited access to the games. The whole family is invited, plus your four-legged friends. Get your tickets today!
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Register Here – UC Alumni UK Summer Celebration 2026 – Passyunk Avenue (Waterloo) UC Alumni UK Summer Celebration 2026 – Passyunk Avenue (Waterloo), Sat Jun 27, 2026 - Join fellow UC alumni, students, and friends for the annual UC Alumni UK Summer Celebration! Come along for this family-friendly day out and celebrate the UC community. This year, we're taking over Passyunk Aven...

A promising new development in the fight against one of the world's deadliest cancers! An experimental drug based on University of California research has shown encouraging results in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer, a disease that has long resisted effective treatment. The findings from UCLA, UC San Diego, and UCSF offer a potential investigational treatment option for patients with limited alternatives and signal a new chapter in a field where progress has been painfully slow. The full story of this research is a testament to the power of sustained scientific investment.
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Experimental drug for pancreatic cancer based on UC research offers new hope A new era in the treatment of deadly pancreatic cancer was heralded by scientists this week, thanks to research by the University of California.

Third Thirsty Thursday returns to The Understudy on London's South Bank next Thursday, June 18! 🍻
UC alumni and friends from every campus are invited for an informal evening of drinks and conversation. No agenda, no formalities, just the warm energy of the UC community. It's the perfect way to reconnect with the wider UC family in the UK. RSVP below and bring a friend!

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Register – UC Alumni UK Third Thirsty Thursday (TTT) – The Understudy UC Alumni UK Third Thirsty Thursday (TTT) – The Understudy, Multiple dates and times - UC Alumni UK TTT (Third Thirsty Thursday) Grab a pint with local UC alumni at The Understudy, on London's Southbank. This monthly pub night is hosted by UCSB Alumni Olé UK and open to all University of Califo...

Climate change isn't just making California hotter, it's making it more hospitable to dengue fever. A new UC Berkeley study finds that the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which carries the dengue virus, is spreading into more of California's cities as temperatures rise. With no treatment available and severe cases potentially life-threatening, the research is a timely warning about the widening health consequences of a warming planet. It's a story of global significance: dengue is already endemic in many parts of the world, and climate change is redrawing the map of where it can take hold.

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As California warms, cases of dengue fever are expected to grow - Berkeley News Climate change may increase local transmission of “breakbone fever” in the state’s mosquito-friendly cities.

The moment is here! Superblock Barcelona: Streets for Urban Experimentation takes place this evening at El Reial Cercle Artístic de Barcelona, and if you haven't yet registered there is still time to join us! 🌆
Explore how cities worldwide are reclaiming public space from traffic and reimagining urban life for people and communities. An inspiring evening of talk and reception awaits in one of Europe's most forward-thinking cities.

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Buy Tickets – Superblock Barcelona: Streets for Urban Experimentation talk followed by reception – El Reial Cercle Artístic de Barcelona Superblock Barcelona: Streets for Urban Experimentation talk followed by reception – El Reial Cercle Artístic de Barcelona, Wed Jun 10, 2026 - University of California alumni, students and friends are invited to come together for a stimulating talk on urban planning in Barcelona featuring Jordi ...

Could one of the world's most widely used weight-loss drugs also slow down the pace of biological aging? A new clinical trial from UC San Diego provides the first controlled evidence that semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) measurably slows biological aging markers across multiple organ systems, including the brain, heart, kidneys and liver. Researchers are careful to note these are early signals, not a cure, but the findings open a genuinely exciting new chapter in the science of longevity.

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Study: Popular GLP-1 Drug May Slow Down Biological Aging A study by UC San Diego researchers and their colleagues has found that semaglutide slows down the accumulation of biological aging markers in the DNA of adults with HIV, pointing to the potential of GLP‑1 receptor agonists to help prevent age‑related diseases.

Third Thirsty Thursday is back on Thursday June 18 at The Understudy on London's South Bank! 🍻
All UC alumni and friends are welcome for an evening of drinks and great conversation. No agenda, no formalities, just the warmth and energy of the UC community. RSVP below and bring a friend!

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Register – UC Alumni UK Third Thirsty Thursday (TTT) – The Understudy UC Alumni UK Third Thirsty Thursday (TTT) – The Understudy, Multiple dates and times - UC Alumni UK TTT (Third Thirsty Thursday) Grab a pint with local UC alumni at The Understudy, on London's Southbank. This monthly pub night is hosted by UCSB Alumni Olé UK and open to all University of Califo...

Could the loss of a single species collapse an entire ecosystem? A landmark field experiment in Kenya involving UC Merced ecologist Matthew Hutchinson has delivered rare, real-world proof that it can. When elephants were excluded from large experimental plots, populations of dung beetles collapsed — and no other herbivore could fill the gap. The findings offer a powerful, concrete illustration of how the loss of a single well-connected species can ripple through an entire ecosystem and why protecting those key species matters.

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Elephant Dung Piles are Crucial to Biodiversity, Study Shows | University of California, Merced Functional sustainability, along with cultural diversity and inclusion, are central to the university's mission as it serves to stimulate economic growth and diversification in the Valley. University of California Merced, a UC campus in San Joaquin Valley, is a research institution focusing on susta...

Final reminder that Superblock Barcelona: Streets for Urban Experimentation is this Wednesday, June 10, at El Reial Cercle Artístic de Barcelona, and tickets are still available! 🌆
Join us for an inspiring evening talk and reception exploring how cities worldwide are reclaiming public space from traffic and reimagining urban life for people and communities. An ideal event for anyone who cares about the future of the places we live in. Don’t miss your chance, book now!
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Buy Tickets – Superblock Barcelona: Streets for Urban Experimentation talk followed by reception – El Reial Cercle Artístic de Barcelona Superblock Barcelona: Streets for Urban Experimentation talk followed by reception – El Reial Cercle Artístic de Barcelona, Wed Jun 10, 2026 - University of California alumni, students and friends are invited to come together for a stimulating talk on urban planning in Barcelona featuring Jordi ...

A sobering new study from UC Davis and UCLA researchers has found that airborne nanoparticles of chromium-6, a known carcinogen, were present in communities around the 2025 Los Angeles wildfire cleanup zones, potentially reaching areas six to nine miles downwind from the burn sites. The particles are too small to see, can enter the circulatory system rapidly and were detected at concentrations hundreds of times the normal background levels two months after the fires were extinguished. Published in Nature Communications, the research is an important reminder that the health impact of urban wildfires does not end when the flames go out. As wildfire risk grows worldwide, this is science that resonates well beyond California.

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Researchers Find Carcinogenic Chromium-6 in Palisades, Altadena Fire Cleanup Zones A carcinogen with potentially serious impacts on human health was found in neighborhoods in the months after the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires and may have spread to communities as far as six to nine miles downwind from the fire zones, according to newly published work by University of Californi...