Who’s impacted by science?
Tune in as UCLA Professor Siobhan Braybrook explores the “magic” in science, how she shapes future researchers and why curiosity‑driven discovery matters.
Inside Chancellor Julio Frenk’s first year at UCLA
2025 was a year of change and challenge for UCLA — and for Dr. Julio Frenk, the university’s seventh and its first Latino chancellor, it was nothing short of transformative.
From confronting the L.A. wildfires on his second day in office to advocating for the reinstatement of federal research funds, Frenk’s inaugural year in the role offered a sweeping view of UCLA’s strengths, including the expertise at the UCLA College, the academic heart of the university.
Join UCLA College’s “Tell Us What You Know” host, Álvaro Castillo, for an in-depth conversation with Chancellor Frenk as he reflects on his first year, the lessons learned and his vision for the future.
Holidays
Across time and cultures, holidays offer a fascinating mirror into our own humanity…and maybe a melted face or two along the way.
Hear from UCLA distinguished professor emeritus and world-renowned scholar Henry Ansgar Kelly about some surprising holiday origins—Geoffrey Chaucer is responsible for Valentine’s Day?!—and from UCLA alumna and staff member Andrea Corrales on meaningful traditions she continues every Día de los Muertos.
Come away inspired to write your own obituary—it’s a good thing, we promise!—alongside Madeline Adamo and Jonathan Riggs in their second journey into the UCLA College/UCLA Newsroom’s “odd”-cast “Cabinet of Curiosities.”
What are you waiting for? Turn the key!
Bat Boy(s)
Bats won’t get tangled in your hair, a dog is more likely to give you rabies and they work hard literally every night making the world a better place for humans.
Christina’s flying cousin Chiroptera Aguilera was right: Bats are beautiful in every single way.
Learn more about these winged wonders from UCLA bat researcher Joey Curti and filmmaker Aaron Lemle as they discuss their award-winning short film “Bat Boy,” the power of combining science and art, and why bats are definitively better than birds…except maybe quail.
Join (na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na) bat-fans Madeline Adamo and Jonathan Riggs for their first adventure into the UCLA College/UCLA Newsroom’s “odd”-cast “Cabinet of Curiosities.”
What are you waiting for? Turn the key!
Cells, cancer and the cost of uncertainty
In the first episode of “Science Interrupted,” UCLA professor Eric Deeds discusses how unstable federal funding threatens discoveries that fight cancer and shape everyday lives.
From his lab’s work on how cells decide their fate to the cancer‑fighting drugs that save lives, Deeds shows why research isn’t a miracle — it’s the result of decades of investment and commitment.
Bruins Abroad
From London to The Hague, Dublin to Sydney — UCLA students are expanding their horizons through study abroad programs that combine classroom learning with real‑world experiences.
Discover how these journeys build resilience, broaden perspectives and open doors to global opportunities.
A mind of one’s own: Exploring the wonders of the brain
In this episode, three passionate UCLA researchers dive into what fascinates them most about the brain — and mind — the very organ that helps us understand ourselves, our world and our place in the cosmos.
Taking the temperature of the UCLA Heat Lab
Tune into the second episode of “Tell Us What You Know” and dive into the critical research of the UCLA Heat Lab with Professor Bharat Venkat and his team of student researchers.
Jared Diamond on New Guinea and discovering the long-lost golden-fronted bowerbird
For the inaugural episode of “Tell Us What You Know” — an original podcast highlighting and uplifting voices from across the UCLA College’s five divisions — we chat with Pulitzer Prize winner and Professor Emeritus Jared Diamond. Forty-four years ago, he made a remarkable rediscovery of a long-lost bird species in New Guinea, forever linking him to the island and this bird, which is far too fabulous to be forgotten.
Feathers & Flirtations
For over two decades, Barney A. Schlinger, a UCLA professor of integrative biology and physiology, has dedicated his research to a small tropical bird that lives in the moist lowland forests of Panama — the golden-collared manakin. Tune in to “Feathers and Flirtations” to learn more about Schlinger, his work and why the manakin’s got all the right moves. Schlinger’s book, “The Wingsnappers: Lessons from an Exuberant Tropical Bird,” is available now.
Explore More Podcasts In The College
Preservation for the People is a podcast by The Black Art Conservators that discusses the experiences and aspirations of Black professionals in cultural heritage preservation.
then & now, a podcast of the UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy, uses historical analysis to connect past events to present issues through interviews with historians, policymakers and thought leaders.
The Hot Takes podcast by the UCLA Heat Lab explores the real-world impacts of heat on daily life through conversations with researchers, activists and community members.
Legacies of Ancient Persia, produced for the Pourdavoud Institute for the study of the Iranian world, explores the impact of ancient Iranian civilization on its neighbors and its relevance today through interviews and discussions.
In Adaptivity: The Science of Adolescence, a podcast by the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent, host Dr. Ron Dahl and guests explore the misunderstood science of adolescent learning and adaptation.
Exploring Your Universe Radio, hosted by DJ Stellar Cloud, celebrates UCLA science fair volunteers and spotlights diverse stories in STEM through candid weekly conversations.
Re:Work, a women-led podcast produced by Veena Hampapur and Saba Waheed, spotlights stories of work and activism to humanize and break down economic and racial justice issues.
In the UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education’s podcast, associate director Stephanie Kiesow-Edoh interviews various experts in these spaces.
Office Hours, a podcast by the Center for Liberal Arts and Free Institutions (CLAFI) at UCLA, features candid one-on-one conversations between UCLA students and professors from various liberal arts disciplines.
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