University of California, Berkeley

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Public research university campus offering a wide range of indoor and outdoor event spaces and full event services, including catering and AV support, for conferences, meetings, classes, and student events across the Berkeley campus.

lecture~303 events/month

Upcoming Events (50)

Free

PrincePerelson & Associates Info Session (Virtual)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at10:00

Join PrincePerelson & Associates for a virtual info session hosted by UC Berkeley's IEOR. Learn about internships and careers, meet recruiters, and discover the firm's culture and application process from home on Mar 18, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.

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Book Launch: Near Birth: Contested Values and the Work of Doulas

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at12:00

UC Berkeley hosts a book-launch for Near Birth: Contested Values and the Work of Doulas, presenting scholarly discussion on birth work, ethics, and contested value frameworks, with author talk and Q&A on campus.

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Bioengineering Seminar: Light, nanophotonics and AI in molecular sequencing

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at12:00

A cutting-edge bioengineering seminar at UC Berkeley exploring how nanophotonics and AI enable molecular sequencing, with researchers sharing light-based techniques, data analytics, and future biotech applications.

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Public Insurance Design Seminar with Bruno Strulovici

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at12:00

UC Berkeley hosts a departmental economics seminar featuring Bruno Strulovici (Northwestern) on public insurance design. A rigorous policy-focused talk exploring efficiency, equity, and design principles in a formal academic setting.

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Demography Brown Bag Seminar — Dennis Feehan

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at12:00

An academic noon lecture at UC Berkeley featuring Dennis Feehan, exploring the implications of demographic change and what we stand to lose when the demographic structure shifts, in a concise, accessible talk.

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New Book Panel: Forgetting to Remember Cultural Memory

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at12:00

A scholarly literature panel at UC Berkeley examining how cultural memory is forgotten, remembered, and reinterpreted through intertextuality and scribal agency; a provocative discussion for scholars and students.

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Berkeley Book Chat with Sarah Gold McBride

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at12:00

Join UC Berkeley on March 18, 2026, for a thoughtful book chat with author Sarah Gold McBride. A lively discussion on her work, LGBTQ rights, and activism, featuring audience Q&A in a university setting.

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PMB Seminar: Epigenomics & Plant Regulation

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at12:00

An academic PMB Seminar at UC Berkeley featuring Bob Schmitz, exploring how epigenomic variation shapes plant gene regulation and trait diversity, with implications for understanding regulatory mechanisms in biology.

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Regional vs Local Agricultural Landscapes in Zapotec Communities

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at12:10

An expert-led UC Berkeley lecture comparing regional and local Zapotec agricultural landscapes, highlighting knowledge exchange, farming practices, and how regional adaptation shapes Oaxaca's agricultural heritage.

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Ellen Ernst Kossek | Inclusive and Noninclusive Climates for Work-Life Support: A Person-Centered View

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at12:10

UC Berkeley presents a talk by Ellen Ernst Kossek exploring how inclusive and noninclusive climates affect work-life support, offering a person-centered view on policy design, culture, and leadership practices that enable healthier, productive workplaces.

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RWAP: Research Workshop in American Politics – David Vogel

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at12:10

An academic research workshop on American politics at UC Berkeley with David Vogel (Berkeley), examining contemporary political economy, policy-making, and party dynamics in a focused, seminar-style session.

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Introduction to Zotero (Zoom)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at12:10

Online Zotero basics session (Zoom) hosted by UC Berkeley librarians, introducing reference management, collecting sources, creating citations, and organizing research with collaborative workspaces.

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Research 101 (Virtual)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at13:00

Join UC Berkeley for a virtual primer on effective research methods, covering source discovery, evaluating evidence, note-taking, and citation basics in a beginner-friendly, interactive session.

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Bikeway Facility Design and Safety Improvement

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at13:00

This UC Berkeley lecture analyzes bikeway facility design and safety improvements, covering best practices in traffic engineering, redesigning urban street networks for cyclists, and practical strategies to boost rider safety.

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Algorithms of Distinction: Class, Credit Scores, and Property in South Africa

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at13:30

UC Berkeley hosts a thought-provoking lecture examining how class, credit scores, and property access shape inequality in South Africa, with interdisciplinary perspectives from economics, sociology, and policy studies.

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CRELS Speaker Series with Julien Migozzi

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at13:30

In the CRELS Speaker Series at UC Berkeley, Julien Migozzi examines how credit-scoring algorithms influence property rights in South Africa, weaving ethics, policy, and technology into a rigorous discussion of fairness, transparency, and impact.

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Probability Seminar: Leonid Petrov “Breaking Universality in Dimer Models”

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at15:00

Join UC Berkeley for a probability seminar by Leonid Petrov on breaking universality in dimer models, a rigorous talk blending statistical mechanics with combinatorics in a campus lecture setting.

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Canceled: Mansi Srivastava Lecture

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at15:00

Canceled lecture by Mansi Srivastava at UC Berkeley's Division of Biochemistry and Biophysics. Scheduled for March 18, 2026 in an on-campus venue, this science talk would have drawn students and professionals to a university‑level research discussion.

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Engineering plants and carbon fixation with synthetic biology

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at15:00

Join a UC Berkeley lecture on engineering plants and carbon fixation through synthetic biology, exploring redesigned plant pathways and metabolic engineering and their potential to enhance carbon capture and sustainable bioengineering.

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Trans Studies, Now? Symposium

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at15:00

UC Berkeley hosts Trans Studies, Now? a symposium for a world on fire, inviting scholars and students to explore trans studies, gender, and social justice amid current global crises.

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The Detours Symposium Series featuring Detours-Guåhan

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at15:30

UC Berkeley hosts The Detours Symposium Series featuring Detours-Guåhan, an interdisciplinary academic gathering with panels and talks exploring Guåhan perspectives, culture, and regional detours within a university setting.

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Informal String Math Seminar: Yang-Mills Flows in Twisted Graphene

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at15:40

An informal math seminar at UC Berkeley on Yang-Mills flows for twisted multilayer graphene, blending geometric analysis with quantum-material ideas in an accessible session on advanced gauge theory.

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Neyman Seminar: Parikshit Gopalan

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at16:00

Parikshit Gopalan delivers a Neyman Seminar at UC Berkeley, offering new insights in statistical theory and probability. A research-focused campus talk in the statistics/math/CS seminar series, suitable for students and professionals seeking rigorous ideas.

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BSL Seminar

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at16:00

Join UC Berkeley for the BSL Seminar, an on-campus academic lecture where researchers share latest findings related to BSL and engage the audience in a focused Q&A in a formal scholarly setting.

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Law, Land, and Labor in Environmental History

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at16:00

Join a scholarly lecture at UC Berkeley examining how legal frameworks, land-use decisions, and labor dynamics have shaped environmental history across eras, with expert analysis and historical case studies from the university's history program.

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“Imperial Animations” in Japan’s Art Historical Present

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at16:00

An insightful UC Berkeley lecture examining imperial themes in Japan’s art history and their influence on early animation, tracing iconography, state sponsorship, and pivotal shifts that shaped modern visual culture in Japan.

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MBN Seminar: Unlocking Thermogenic Fat by Gut–Immune–Progenitor Crosstalk

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at16:00

MBN Seminar at UC Berkeley examines how gut–immune–progenitor crosstalk regulates thermogenic fat, presenting latest findings, experimental approaches, and implications for metabolic health and potential therapies.

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Ergodic Schrodinger Operators Learning Seminar: Choosing a third point for ARC, III

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at16:00

Graduate-level seminar at UC Berkeley on ergodic Schrödinger operators, part III of the ARC series, exploring spectral theory and learning approaches in operator dynamics.

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Independent Readers: Results Study Session

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at16:30

Join UC Berkeley for a results-focused study session on empowering students to become independent readers. Discuss strategies, share findings, and explore targeted literacy approaches in a collaborative campus setting.

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The Voices of Strangers and the Foreigner’s Home

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

UC Berkeley hosts a scholarly lecture by Meg Arenberg (Smith College) examining how 'voices of strangers' shape ideas of belonging and the foreigner's home, blending literature, migration studies, and cultural analysis on campus.

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Libitzky Lecture: Israel and the European Union

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at18:00

An insightful lecture at UC Berkeley exploring the Israel–European Union relationship, its diplomatic history, current policy tensions, and future prospects, presented in a concise, accessible format.

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Lawrence Scarpa: The Power of Beauty

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at18:00

UC Berkeley hosts renowned architect Lawrence Scarpa for a formal, intellectual lecture on why beauty matters in architecture, exploring design philosophy, aesthetics, and social impact from a leading practice.

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Google Site Visit

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Join a guided Google site visit hosted at UC Berkeley on March 19, 2026. This campus tour offers insights into Google's engineering culture, with facility visits and opportunities to connect with Google engineers and UC Berkeley researchers in a professional, tech-focused setting

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When Repair Isn’t Enough: Architecture and the Right to Heal

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at12:00

UC Berkeley lecture examining how architecture mediates repair and healing, linking built environments to justice and community well-being. It analyzes historical and contemporary case studies, inviting reflection on healing through design.

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How to Start an Industry Consortium Program

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at12:00

A practical UC Berkeley session on launching an industry consortium program, covering governance, funding, stakeholder engagement, and scalable collaboration. Includes case studies and expert guidance for building cross-company partnerships.

Modeling and ML for MOF Self-Assembly

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at12:00
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AHMA Colloquium: Dionysios, Scribe of the Schoolroom

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at12:00

Join UC Berkeley for an AHMA Colloquium as Leah Packard-Grams explores Dionysios, the Scribe of the Schoolroom, tracing a missing link in ancient pedagogy and scribal culture through primary sources and scholarly insight.

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Creativity & Your Well-Being: Intro to Watercolor and Mindfulness

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at12:10

Join a hands-on watercolor and mindfulness workshop at UC Berkeley. This intro session blends simple painting techniques with mindful practices to spark creativity, reduce stress, and nurture well-being in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

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EcoTrace Project: Mapping Environmental Pollution & Community Awareness

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at12:30

Join a UC Berkeley biology seminar on the EcoTrace Project, mapping environmental pollution and boosting community awareness in Placencia, Belize. The talk connects environmental data with local action and conservation strategy.

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ECEP Speaker Series: DEW Study Update

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at13:00

UC Berkeley hosts a formal ECEP Speaker Series lecture on the DEW study update, with researchers outlining methods, latest findings, and implications for human development in a concise, accessible talk.

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Public Healthcare Access and the Labor Supply of Farmers

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at14:00

An academic lecture at UC Berkeley exploring how public healthcare access impacts the labor supply of farmers, linking health policy to agricultural workforce dynamics and local economic outcomes, with data from field work and policy implications.

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Seminar 251, Labor: Hours Worked and Hours Wanted

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at14:10

UC Berkeley hosts a labor economics seminar led by Gregor Jarosch, examining whether Friday should be the new Saturday and how hours worked compare with hours wanted, offering insights into labor supply and work-life trade-offs on campus.

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Seminar 281: International Trade and Finance

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at15:30

An academic seminar at UC Berkeley on March 19, 2026 at 15:30 UTC: Seminar 281 on International Trade and Finance, joint with Seminar 211 History, featuring Régis Barnichon - an insightful economics talk.

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Baljit S. Khakh - Functions and Failures of Astrocytes in Neural Circuits

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at15:30

Join UC Berkeley for a neuroscience seminar with Baljit S. Khakh as he explores how astrocytes function and fail within neural circuits, revealing glial contributions to brain signaling and network dynamics.

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EPS Seminar

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at15:45

Join the EPS Seminar at UC Berkeley for a formal, intellectual lecture on cutting-edge topics in electrical and physical sciences. A concise campus session offering current research insights for students and professionals in a prestigious campus setting.

Graduate Research Conference

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at16:00

Graduate Research Conference at UC Berkeley gathers graduate students and researchers for an afternoon of talks and poster sessions on the campus, showcasing current research and collaborative opportunities.

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Seminar 242 Econometrics: Language Models & Randomization

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at16:10

UC Berkeley hosts Seminar 242 in Econometrics with Xinwei Ma (UCSD) exploring whether language models can boost the power of randomized experiments, highlighting methodological insights and implications for empirical research.

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Jammin’: Black and Brown Media Intimacies between India and the Caribbean

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

A scholarly lecture at UC Berkeley exploring transnational media histories and the cultural intimacies between India and the Caribbean, focusing on diaspora networks, representation, and cross-cultural exchange across media forms.

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Language, Sexuality and the Metamorphosis of Yiddish During the Holocaust

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

UC Berkeley hosts a scholarly lecture on how sexuality intersected with the metamorphosis of Yiddish during the Holocaust, exploring linguistic shifts, memory, and cultural identity through archival research and linguistic analysis.

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Sunrise Lecture: Subsymbolic — The Problem of the Icon

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Canceled Sunrise Lecture at UC Berkeley: Sarah Pourciau explores subsymbolic theory of the icon, weaving philosophy and visual meaning in a formal, intellectually charged campus talk.