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Diving into Diversity: Empowering Marine Science Through Global Fieldwork
Undergraduate students using SCUBA to engage in fieldwork in Mo'orea French Polynesia (Photo courtesy of Dr. Paul Barber)

Diving into Diversity: Empowering Marine Science Through Global Fieldwork

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Professor Paul Barber trains undergraduates in marine science through international fieldwork, fostering research, conservation, and global collaboration in coral reef ecosystems and biodiversity protection.
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Bilingual Lecture Series in Farsi Attracts a Global Audience
UCLA's Center for Near Eastern Studies Bilingual Lecture Series on Iran has a global audience following the series through BBC Persian, Iranian Television, and Radio Iran.
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Discovering Complex Cultural Heritage in Northern Ethiopia
Professor Willeke Wendrich directs the Shire Archeological Project, excavating and conducting archaeological survey work in the western Tigray region of northern Ethiopia.
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An Online Encyclopedia of Iranian Archaeological Sites
The UCLA Pourdavoud Center maintains the UCLA Archaeological Gazetteer of Iran, a free-access web-based encyclopedia of archeological sites in the greater Iranian World.
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UCLA alumnus improves students’ educational skills for a globalized world
Yondonjamts Jigjidsuren (UCLA 2022) spent the past three years as a student mentor and teacher, first in Boyle Heights, then in Cambodia as a Peace Corps volunteer. He worked with the local community in his...
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Anne Rimoin wins award for epidemiologic research
In conjunction with the Rimoin Lab at UCLA, the UCLA professor of epidemiology has been conducting collaborative epidemiological research and training in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 2002.
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UCLA alumna leads students beyond borders
Carmen Anders (UCLA 1996), a Spanish teacher at New Roads School in Los Angeles, attended a teacher development workshop in Oaxaca organized by the Latin American Institute in 2023. Two years later, she took eight...
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The Institute educates students about the world and serves as a campus and community resource.
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This site contains interactive maps and country data pertaining to UCLA's international students, visitors, partnerships, projects/programs and study abroad.
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UCLA’s global mission focuses on developing new knowledge and understanding of a world that is increasingly diverse and interconnected, preparing our students for this complex world, and fulfilling our public mission across borders.
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Termez State University
UCLA COUNTERPART Program on Central Asia; International Institute Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
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Osi Bilbao Basurto Osakidetza
UCLA COUNTERPART School of Nursing Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
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Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
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Promoting Social Change Through Music: A Multi-Regional Project
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Azerbaijan, Japan, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan
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Establishment Of A National Public Health Institute In Uzbekistan: A Project For Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan
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Finish Innovation Fund Sitra's Supervisory Board
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Global Projects and Programs @

UCLA Library

UCLA Library drives initiatives to digitize, preserve, and provide public access to primary resources worldwide in over 26 languages. The Library has 28 partners in 22 countries and four national library partners.
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Digital Collections
UCLA Library maintains rare and unique digital materials in its Digital Collections, open to the public. Often, these materials are from abroad or acquired through collaboration with foreign institutions. (Above: An original negative taken at the 1 May 1964 parade from the Albanian Photographic and Graphic Art Collection).
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Modern Endangered Archives Program
The UCLA Library digitizes and enables access to at-risk cultural heritage collections from around the world, ranging from manuscripts to audio recordings. (Above: A letter from Notes, Letters, Diaries, Posters, and Pamphlets: Narrating Ideas of Indigeneity in Jharkhand, India).
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Research Guides
The UCLA Library maintains research guides for faculty, staff, and students, providing resources to learn more about global cultures and regions. These range from ancient text databases to digital libraries from other countries. You may browse by subject or by librarian to find the most relevant resources.
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UCLA Campus

For students seeking support regarding international opportunities at UCLA, whether it be studying abroad or navigating international admissions, numerous dedicated services are available.
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Are you an international student Looking to Apply to UCLA?

The UCLA Admission Office provides assistance and resources for international applicants, including:

Guidance on admission requirements and procedures
English language proficiency information
International recruitment video
Resources to learn more about UCLA
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Are you an international student at UCLA looking for resources?

The UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars provides comprehensive support to the international community on campus, including:

Visa and immigration assistance
Cross-cultural learning programs
Academic resources and workshops
Social events and networking opportunities
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Are you a UCLA student looking to study abroad?

The International Education Office (IEO) at UCLA enriches students' education by offering various services, including:

Study abroad program advising
Scholarship information
Pre-departure orientations and safety workshops
Pre-recorded webinars about studying abroad
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