Grad Slam

Mind-bending research, made simple

UC graduate students spend years on their thesis. Can they explain it in just three minutes?

Save the date: Grad Slam 2026!

April 22, 2026

Campuses are selecting their finalists. See who will compete for the UC-wide championship in Sacramento on Wednesday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m.

Joanna Eckhardt

UC San Diego

The early bird gets the worm: How physical activity influences sleep and brain health

UC’s 63,477 masters and Ph.D. students are a force for the innovation and new ideas that keep California on the forefront.