A team of researchers from UCLA and UC Irvine won a grant in September to design a system to detect signs of future pandemics using artificial intelligence. Read more...
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Fire, News, Westwood
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September 30, 5:04 pm
LAFD, UCPD respond to fires at annual Roebling block party
This post was updated Oct. 2 at 10:05 p.m. Two fires were put out on Roebling Avenue on Thursday night after several individuals lit various objects on fire during the Roebling block party. Read more...
Photo: Two fires broke out on Roebling Avenue on Thursday night as multiple individuals set objects ablaze during the annual Roebling block party. (Jeremy Chen/Assistant Photo editor)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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September 29, 10:59 pm
Bruin Fun Zone brings classic games, entertainment to Ackerman Union
A new recreational space filled with bright, illuminated LED lights and arcade games has arrived at Ackerman Union. Associated Students UCLA introduced the space – called the Bruin Fun Zone – this September, said Patricia Solomon, director of ASUCLA student union services. Read more...
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Academics, California, Higher Education, News, UC
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September 29, 10:59 pm
UC launches Degree Completion Program to assist reenrolling students
University of California campuses launched the UC Degree Completion Program in August to help former UC students and other California residents with incomplete college degrees earn a degree or certificate. Read more...
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Campus, Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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September 29, 10:55 pm
Abundant Housing LA’s new UCLA chapter hosts 1st meeting
A new campus group will advocate for lower housing costs in Westwood through student activism. Abundant Housing LA at UCLA, a student chapter of Abundant Housing LA, held its first meeting Monday, discussing current housing costs in Los Angeles and Westwood with Abundant Housing LA organizers. Read more...
Photo: Abundant Housing LA at UCLA, a student chapter of Abundant Housing LA, held its first meeting Monday to discuss high housing costs and lack of housing and their burden on students. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
Campus, News
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September 29, 10:50 pm
UCLA seeks approval of new guidelines on commemorative lighting requests
UCLA is calling for community members to review its new policy allowing for requests for commemorative lightings of Royce Hall and Powell Library, according to a campuswide announcement sent Sept. Read more...
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News, Science & Health
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September 29, 10:43 pm
UCLA Visual Machines Group develops biosensor that could eliminate racial bias
Researchers from the UCLA Visual Machines Group created a new contactless biosensor technology that eliminates the racial bias found in some current sensors. Biosensors are devices that measure chemical and biological reactions, such as vital signs. Read more...
Photo: Researchers from the UCLA Visual Machines Group stand with their contactless heart rate sensor. The researchers created this sensor to eliminate racial bias in certain camera-based sensors. (Courtesy of Achuta Kadambi)