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With the COVID-19 pandemic popularizing remote work, does its increase mean less recognition for women? On KPBS, Professor Elizabeth Lyons shares how less visibility in the workplace can negatively impact women, and what they can do about it.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
With the COVID-19 pandemic popularizing remote work, does its increase mean less recognition for women? On KPBS, Professor Elizabeth Lyons shares how less visibility in the workplace can negatively impact women, and what they can do about it.
💼 Read here: https://ow.ly/epwg50XxG4H
💼 Read here: https://ow.ly/epwg50XxG4H
Are you a seasoned professional seeking higher-level organizational challenges with global implications? Attend a virtual Q&A session on Dec. 4, when we'll get into the nuts and bolts of the MAS-IA degree at GPS.
Register: https://ow.ly/MIhF50XxCLu
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Are you a seasoned professional seeking higher-level organizational challenges with global implications? Attend a virtual Q&A session on Dec. 4, when we'll get into the nuts and bolts of the MAS-IA degree at GPS.
Register: https://ow.ly/MIhF50XxCLu
Register: https://ow.ly/MIhF50XxCLu
Congratulations to Professor Ruixue Jia, who co-authored one of 2025’s best books, as chosen by The Economist! “The Highest Exam: How the Gaokao Shapes China” examines the impact of the university entrance exam on Chinese society.
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The best books of 2025
Gladiators and dictators, wolves and Beatles feature in our list this year
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November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Congratulations to Professor Ruixue Jia, who co-authored one of 2025’s best books, as chosen by The Economist! “The Highest Exam: How the Gaokao Shapes China” examines the impact of the university entrance exam on Chinese society.
📖 Read more: www.economist.com/culture/2025...
📖 Read more: www.economist.com/culture/2025...
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In a new report, IGCC director and @gpsucsd.bsky.social professor Tai Ming Cheung examines the key features of China’s strategic Strong Authoritarian Mobilization and Innovation development model for science and technology:
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China’s Competitive Model for Strategic Science, Technology, and Innovation Development - IGCC
In this report, IGCC director and UC San Diego professor Tai Ming Cheung examines the key features of China's strategic science, technology, and innovation development model known as SAMI (Strong Auth...
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November 22, 2025 at 12:22 AM
In a new report, IGCC director and @gpsucsd.bsky.social professor Tai Ming Cheung examines the key features of China’s strategic Strong Authoritarian Mobilization and Innovation development model for science and technology:
ucigcc.org/publication/...
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How the Frontiers in Science and Innovation Policy initiative is uncovering what it will take for the U.S. to lead in research and technology, from smarter public-private partnerships to forward-thinking policies on talent and investment: https://ow.ly/jWZQ50XxbPp
Reimagining America’s innovation engine
How the FSIP initiative is uncovering what it will take for the U.S. to lead in research and technology, from smarter public-private partnerships to forward-thinking policies on talent and investment…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
How the Frontiers in Science and Innovation Policy initiative is uncovering what it will take for the U.S. to lead in research and technology, from smarter public-private partnerships to forward-thinking policies on talent and investment: https://ow.ly/jWZQ50XxbPp
Gwendolyne Guzmán Rose, MAS-IA ‘18 and Director of Business Development and Outreach for IELTS USA, shares the impact her GPS degree has had on her career.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Gwendolyne Guzmán Rose, MAS-IA ‘18 and Director of Business Development and Outreach for IELTS USA, shares the impact her GPS degree has had on her career.
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Last month, the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee met for its annual plenum and issued a communiqué outlining its 15th Five-Year Plan. On the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation blog, Professor Tai Ming Cheung breaks down the new communiqué: https://ow.ly/PqHr50XvU2B
November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Last month, the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee met for its annual plenum and issued a communiqué outlining its 15th Five-Year Plan. On the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation blog, Professor Tai Ming Cheung breaks down the new communiqué: https://ow.ly/PqHr50XvU2B
GPS alumni were all smiles when they returned to campus for a reunion over Homecoming weekend! 🔱
The event was a memorable celebration of the GPS community and an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with faculty members and former classmates.
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The event was a memorable celebration of the GPS community and an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with faculty members and former classmates.
View more photos: https://ow.ly/bZoq50Xv9VF
November 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
GPS alumni were all smiles when they returned to campus for a reunion over Homecoming weekend! 🔱
The event was a memorable celebration of the GPS community and an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with faculty members and former classmates.
View more photos: https://ow.ly/bZoq50Xv9VF
The event was a memorable celebration of the GPS community and an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with faculty members and former classmates.
View more photos: https://ow.ly/bZoq50Xv9VF
As Indonesia tries to shift its energy system from coal while ensuring dependable and affordable electricity, a new report by the Power Transformation Lab, led by Michael Davidson, assesses options for lowering carbon emissions in the country's captive power facilities: https://ow.ly/PVcf50Xv7a0
November 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
As Indonesia tries to shift its energy system from coal while ensuring dependable and affordable electricity, a new report by the Power Transformation Lab, led by Michael Davidson, assesses options for lowering carbon emissions in the country's captive power facilities: https://ow.ly/PVcf50Xv7a0
Applying to the Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA) program and have questions regarding the degree or the application process?
🗓️ Schedule a time to meet with our assistant director of executive programs! calendly.com/janaye_barke...
🗓️ Schedule a time to meet with our assistant director of executive programs! calendly.com/janaye_barke...
November 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Applying to the Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA) program and have questions regarding the degree or the application process?
🗓️ Schedule a time to meet with our assistant director of executive programs! calendly.com/janaye_barke...
🗓️ Schedule a time to meet with our assistant director of executive programs! calendly.com/janaye_barke...
Congratulations to Professor Kate Ricke, who was announced as part of the second cohort of @ucsandiego.bsky.social's 2025 Convene and Influence Awardees! Her team’s project will explore how the university can address key scientific and policy uncertainties surrounding climate geoengineering.
Second Cohort of UC San Diego’s 2025 Convene and Influence Awardees Announced
By Debra Bass | UC San Diego Today Six new faculty-led teams have been selected as UC San Diego’s Fall 2025 Convene and Influence Awardees. The most recent awardees were announced recently in a…
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November 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Congratulations to Professor Kate Ricke, who was announced as part of the second cohort of @ucsandiego.bsky.social's 2025 Convene and Influence Awardees! Her team’s project will explore how the university can address key scientific and policy uncertainties surrounding climate geoengineering.
What is the link between rainfall sources and crop resilience? A study co-authored by a postdoctoral scholar with a joint appointment at GPS shows how the origin of water evaporation impacts a region’s drought susceptibility and crop productivity.
💧Read here: https://ow.ly/HeQc50Xt7AV
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November 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
What is the link between rainfall sources and crop resilience? A study co-authored by a postdoctoral scholar with a joint appointment at GPS shows how the origin of water evaporation impacts a region’s drought susceptibility and crop productivity.
💧Read here: https://ow.ly/HeQc50Xt7AV
💧Read here: https://ow.ly/HeQc50Xt7AV
Are you an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer looking for executive training? Discover the 21st Century India Center Emerging Leaders Program at the 21st Century India Center designed for #IASOfficers with 8-10 years of experience.
Apply by Dec. 12: https://ow.ly/rLno50Xt6GY
Apply by Dec. 12: https://ow.ly/rLno50Xt6GY
November 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Are you an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer looking for executive training? Discover the 21st Century India Center Emerging Leaders Program at the 21st Century India Center designed for #IASOfficers with 8-10 years of experience.
Apply by Dec. 12: https://ow.ly/rLno50Xt6GY
Apply by Dec. 12: https://ow.ly/rLno50Xt6GY
GPS students had the opportunity to expand their networks last week when alumni from San Diego-based employers returned to campus for SD Employer Outreach Day. Through panel discussions and breakout sessions, students were able to hear from alumni employed in various sectors.
November 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
GPS students had the opportunity to expand their networks last week when alumni from San Diego-based employers returned to campus for SD Employer Outreach Day. Through panel discussions and breakout sessions, students were able to hear from alumni employed in various sectors.
Two GPS students are among the UC San Diego cohort attending #COP30 in Brazil. The two Master of International Affairs candidates will join Scripps Institution of Oceanography representatives for week two of the international climate conference in Belém: https://ow.ly/blHK50XrQhj
UC San Diego Cohort to Collaborate on Global Climate Solutions at COP30 in Brazil
Delegates from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the School of Global Policy and Strategy join international climate conference in Belém…
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November 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Two GPS students are among the UC San Diego cohort attending #COP30 in Brazil. The two Master of International Affairs candidates will join Scripps Institution of Oceanography representatives for week two of the international climate conference in Belém: https://ow.ly/blHK50XrQhj
As China announces new climate targets, Professor Michael Davidson explores what these goals mean for global decarbonization efforts.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
As China announces new climate targets, Professor Michael Davidson explores what these goals mean for global decarbonization efforts.
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Questions about GPS or the application process? Meet with an admissions team member for a one-on-one session!
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November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Questions about GPS or the application process? Meet with an admissions team member for a one-on-one session!
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On the @ucigcc.bsky.social blog, Professor Achyuta Adhvaryu discusses recent developments in India's relationships with China and the U.S. and how New Delhi sees its place within a changing world.
🔗 Read "Five Questions on Indian Foreign Policy with Achyuta Adhvaryu": ow.ly/HILQ50XqJco
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Five Questions on Indian Foreign Policy with Achyuta Adhvaryu - IGCC
India is the most populous nation, largest democracy, and fastest growing major economy in the world. But it’s not yet a global superpower, and the nation’s diplomatic service is only about the size o...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
On the @ucigcc.bsky.social blog, Professor Achyuta Adhvaryu discusses recent developments in India's relationships with China and the U.S. and how New Delhi sees its place within a changing world.
🔗 Read "Five Questions on Indian Foreign Policy with Achyuta Adhvaryu": ow.ly/HILQ50XqJco
🔗 Read "Five Questions on Indian Foreign Policy with Achyuta Adhvaryu": ow.ly/HILQ50XqJco
In honor of Veterans Day, UC San Diego will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
November 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
In honor of Veterans Day, UC San Diego will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Applying to GPS? Join an Admissions Information Session to learn about GPS academics, student life, research, admissions, and more. Q&A to follow.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Applying to GPS? Join an Admissions Information Session to learn about GPS academics, student life, research, admissions, and more. Q&A to follow.
🔗 Register: connect.grad.ucsd.edu/portal/gps-i...
🔗 Register: connect.grad.ucsd.edu/portal/gps-i...
Following the U.S. and China reaching a one-year trade truce last week, Dean Caroline Freund appeared on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to break down the meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Watch: https://ow.ly/Vk3n50XnXi5
US & China 'Need Each Other,' Says Caroline Freund
The US and China have reached a one-year truce, with the US cutting the fentanyl tariff and extending the existing truce on reciprocal tariffs, and China resuming soybean sales and rare-earths flows. After the meeting, President Trump said he also did not discuss approving sales of Nvidia Corp.’s Blackwell chips to China. Trump said he and Xi Jinping talked about Nvidia’s access to China in general and that the chipmaker would continue conversations with Beijing. UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy Dean Caroline Freund joined Carol Massar and Time Stenovec on 'Bloomberg...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Following the U.S. and China reaching a one-year trade truce last week, Dean Caroline Freund appeared on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to break down the meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Watch: https://ow.ly/Vk3n50XnXi5
As the Supreme Court considers the legality of President Donald Trump's #tariffs, Professor Kyle Handley writes for @cato.org: "The Supreme Court Can Make America Stronger by Ending Emergency Tariffs" www.cato.org/blog/supreme...
The Supreme Court Can Make America Stronger by Ending Emergency Tariffs
If the Supreme Court strikes down the IEEPA tariffs, the outcome will not be national collapse but relief. Removing billions in unlawful import taxes would lower costs, reduce uncertainty, and signal ...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
As the Supreme Court considers the legality of President Donald Trump's #tariffs, Professor Kyle Handley writes for @cato.org: "The Supreme Court Can Make America Stronger by Ending Emergency Tariffs" www.cato.org/blog/supreme...
The early notification deadline for our MIA, MPP and MCEPA degree programs is quickly approaching! Check out the admission requirements below and apply by Dec. 4: ow.ly/yEAI50Xnm4N
November 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The early notification deadline for our MIA, MPP and MCEPA degree programs is quickly approaching! Check out the admission requirements below and apply by Dec. 4: ow.ly/yEAI50Xnm4N
Join in commemorating Native American Heritage Month this November with discussions, workshops and more!
📅 Check out the free campus events at nahm.ucsd.edu.
📅 Check out the free campus events at nahm.ucsd.edu.
November 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Join in commemorating Native American Heritage Month this November with discussions, workshops and more!
📅 Check out the free campus events at nahm.ucsd.edu.
📅 Check out the free campus events at nahm.ucsd.edu.
Take your career global with the Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA) #GraduateDegree program. Designed for professionals with 5+ years’ experience. No GMAT/GRE required. Request Info: https://ow.ly/VMKC50Xa6cT
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Take your career global with the Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA) #GraduateDegree program. Designed for professionals with 5+ years’ experience. No GMAT/GRE required. Request Info: https://ow.ly/VMKC50Xa6cT