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Dr. Chris Buck examining a patient in Mozambique's Hospital Central de Maputo (Photo Credit: The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership)

DGSOM's Global Health Program: Building Bridges for Global Equity

Dr. Chris Buck leads the DGSOM Global Health Program's Mozambique partnership, overseeing clinical exchange and research programs with the aim of capacity-building in partner countries.
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Narrativity in the Opera Sadko
UCLA lecturer Jeffrey Riggs explores Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's use of narrative strategies through diegetic song in his flagship opera, Sadko.
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Digitizing Loose-Leaf Papers From Soviet Tajikistan
The Modern Endangered Archives Program of UCLA Library funds the preservation and digitization of items from the folklore archive of the Rudaki Institute of Language and Literature in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
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Rescuing Zik's Library
The Modern Endangered Archives Program of UCLA Library funds the preservation of memoirs and personal papers of Nigeria's first president, Nnamdi Azikiwe.
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Story of impact: How one alum is helping Bruins find peace - Sharon Chen ’06
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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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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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Osi Bilbao Basurto Osakidetza
UCLA COUNTERPART School of Nursing Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
Country: Spain
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Research Institute Of Korean Studies, Korea University
UCLA COUNTERPART Center for Korean Studies Agreement Type: Non-Binding MOU
Country: Korea (South)
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UCLA COUNTERPART David Geffen School of Medicine Jules Stein Institute Agreement Type: Affiliation
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Mou Signing Ceremony With Tokyo University Of Technology
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Visit Date: 08/29/2023
Japan
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Saudi Arabia: King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology
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Visit Date: 05/23/2023
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Meeting With Delegates From Konkuk University
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Visit Date: 10/22/2025
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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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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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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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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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