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This work doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s powered by public funding, private support, and people who know that knowledge and research improve lives. See how Berkeley research is shaping the future: berkeley.edu/research-impact #BrainLikeUCBerkeley🧠 #UCBerkeleyResearchImpact

UC Berkeley’s New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) helps new grad students connect, explore resources, and get ready for #gradlifeatberkeley. 📅 Aug 26: In-person workshops + fair 💻 Aug 29: Virtual make-up day Register now: bit.ly/ngso-2025 #berkeleygraduatestudent…

We're back this Wednesday, July 23 with part 2 of our 3-part grad admissions webinar series! Join us at 12 PM PST for a step-by-step look at the application process, live and online. Register: bit.ly/4lmzTRw #gradlifeatberkeley #admissions #gradlife

Welcome to the Bay Area, new grad students! 🏡 As you settle in, explore our tips for navigating the housing search to find the right place for you. bit.ly/housing-tips-25 #housing #gradlifeatberkeley #berkeleygraduatestudents

“My success is a testament to the value of a strong support network, and I encourage those in our community to reach out to the Berkeley community for help when they need it." – Aqshems Meten Nichols (M.S.‘17, Ph.D.‘25 CEE) Full #VoicesOfBE profile: bit.ly/3ifpSXy

Starting at Berkeley is exciting, but can be a lot to take in. Explore these 10 tips to help you ease into #gradlifeatberkeley and start your journey off right. bit.ly/getting-starte… #berkeleygraduatestudent #housing #funding

How do underground pipes survive earthquakes? erkeley's Center for Smart Infrastructure (CSI), including 🤔 @BerkeleyCee Ph.D. student Jaewon Saw are putting a ductile iron pipe system to the test, tracking stress during a simulated earthquake to see how it holds up under…

This a “bit wonky and not quite elegant” humanoid can walk, grab stuff, and even play with a Rubik’s Cube! Discover how EECS PhD student Yufeng Chi and a team of engineers created a low-cost, open-source robot made of 3D-printed parts. #research #gradlifeatberkeley…

Thinking about grad school? Whether you are applying soon or just exploring, our free summer webinars are here to guide you. First session begins this Wed, July 9 at 3pm PST. Register now: bit.ly/4lmzTRw #gradschool #gradlifeatberkeley #gradlife

Make a real impact on over 12,000 graduate students at UC Berkeley! We're hiring for a Senior Financial Analyst and Basic Needs/Housing Specialist. Join our team and help support student success. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/46wFbVE #nowhiring #jobs #HigherEdjobs…

UC Berkeley isn’t just the No. 1 public research university in the nation — it’s a force for the public good. Every discovery we make is built to serve society, from confronting climate change and improving access to clean drinking water to advancing cancer treatments and…

Searching for a good read this summer? Peruse @BerkeleyLibrary's Summer Reading List, which features a wide range of fiction and nonfiction books related to this year's theme of "generosity." bit.ly/4cNJ60I #library #summerplans

What does a globally-minded summer look like for a Berkeley grad student? 🌍. For @BerkeleyLaw student Alex Kang ’27, it means externing with Judge Lisa W. Wang at the U.S. Court of International Trade in NYC, diving deep into international law, trade & diplomacy. Explore more…

The team behind Brain Type, one of the winners of the MIMS Chen Award, spoke to the I School about their product, teamwork, and more. “We believe that designing for community...is of extreme importance for our current world," said member Aaron Rodden. ischool.berkeley.edu/news/2025/uc-b…

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☀️ Happy #FirstDayOfSummer! ☀️ Fill your sunny free time with @UCBerkeley’s Summer Reading List, featuring: 🧡 “Stay True” by Cal alum + Pulitzer winner @huahsu 🌊 “On Savage Shores” by @carolinepennock 🕊️ “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah 🔗 reading.berkeley.edu

Recordings from our Spring 2025 Tanner Lectures and Berkeley Graduate Lectures are now available! Whether you joined us in person or missed an event, you can catch up on all our lectures: bit.ly/3WWK0SG #lectures #gradlifeatberkeley

Summer’s here! ☀️ Whether you’re diving into research or taking time to rest, make it count! Explore 8 practical steps to help you shape a summer that works for you. 😎 bit.ly/3ZUJwxQ #gradlifeatberkeley #berkeleygraduatestudents #summer #gradlife

There are many funding opportunities available for #berkeleygraduatstudents at Berkeley. We’ve compiled some national databases to help you get started. bit.ly/45gTXiT #funding #fellowshipfriday

When Ph.D. student Alex K. Torrez, '20 was deciding where to attend grad school, their experience as a transgender queer student at Berkeley tipped the scales. Campus support resources like GenEq and QARC create a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Learn…