UC Santa Barbara

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara will take part in three of the National Science Foundation's Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes, large-scale collaborations aimed at advancing quantum science and technology. The university is expected to contribute expertise in quantum computing, sensing and materials. The news comes as NSF invests heavily in building national quantum research networks across US universities.

UC Santa Barbara is planning a multifaceted climate solutions hub, made possible by a gift from alumni. The initiative is intended to bring together research, education and practical climate work under one roof, strengthening the university's role in addressing the climate crisis. Details of the donors and the hub's full scope have not yet been widely reported.

UC Santa Barbara announced plans for a multifaceted climate solutions hub, made possible by an alumni gift and the donors' vision. The center is intended to bring together research, education and practical climate action on campus. Details on the donors, the size of the gift and a timeline for the hub have not yet been made public.