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Confronting the toughest challenges

Food, energy, health, education, the environment—UC Davis is focused on solving the most pressing challenges facing our world. We’re leading the way to a better 21st century through the relentless pursuit of knowledge, innovation and collaboration.

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Protecting the Environment

From energy-saving innovations to sustainable agriculture leadership, we work to address the effects of climate change and support the health of our ecosystem.

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Feeding the World

Our agriculture and veterinary medicine programs are global leaders, and our innovations are revolutionizing crop production, food safety, animal health and more.

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Fostering Artistic Expression and Collaboration

We’re proud of our arts legacy and a campus culture that champions artistic innovation, collaboration and exploration.

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Groundbreaking Medical Treatments

We do more than provide life-saving treatments for your nonhuman family members; our breakthrough One Health studies show great promise for translatable human treatments.

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Keeping Oceans Healthy

Understanding the impact of global environmental change on marine ecosystems is critical to ocean health. We dive into research that stretches from the California coastline to the deep sea.

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Bringing Hope to Patients and Families

UC Davis surgical interventions help save babies at their earliest stages and increase quality of life. They’re just one example of how we deliver beyond expectations when it comes to health.

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Opening Doors to Higher Ed

A brighter future for California starts with educational opportunity for all of its students. Our K-16 partnerships and programs help students succeed, from university preparation to retention to degree.

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Helping grow healthy, safe food

We work hard to make sure your first bite—and every bite—is fresh, safe and sustainable. Our experts collaborate and make strides every day on how best to feed the planet.

Get a taste of our food breakthroughs
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Creating New Ways to Learn

From virtual reality Shakespeare studies to hands-on research experiences, our students develop deeper connections to their disciplines through innovations in instruction.

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Tackling Sports-related Concussions

UC Davis is furthering the understanding and treatment of traumatic brain injury by bringing together the most innovative specialists, research and tools in the field.

Learn more about brain trauma
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Innovating Water Resource Management

California policy makers, public agencies and the agriculture industry are thirsty for imaginative solutions to the state’s critical water challenges, and they look to us to provide them.

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