Research

College of Letters and Science: Humanities
  • The Philodemus Project
    Research|
    The Philodemus Project is an international effort which aims, supported by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and by the generous contributions of individuals and participating universities, to reconstruct new texts of Philodemus' works on Poetics, Rhetoric, and Music.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      David Blank
    (Updated: Jan 23 2023)
  • Performing Cicero
    Research|
    This program records a series of experiments in the performance of a Ciceronian speech. The goal was less to recreate an ‘authentic’ performance than to identify some parameters of Roman oratory by considering the demands on voice, gesture, dress, and bearing that delivery under ancient conditions imposed.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Sander Goldberg
    (Updated: Feb 09 2023)
  • Viterbi Program in Mediterranean Jewish Studies
    Research|
    UCLA funded a pilot program in Italian Jewish studies in 2004 and created the Viterbi Family Endowment in Mediterranean Jewish Studies in 2008. The program looks beyond traditional political boundaries in order to understand transnational commercial and intellectual connections between different groups of people.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Sarah Stein
    (Updated: Feb 27 2023)
  • Orsini Family Archives
    Research|
    The Orsini are one of most important families in Italian history. At the height of their influence, the Orsini were crucial players in Italian politics. This archive consists mainly of material relating to the administration of property and the administration of the family as well as legal material.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Zrinka Stahuljak
    (Updated: Apr 26 2023)
  • The State in Machiavelli
    Research|
    This research aims to explicate Niccolò Machiavelli's conceptualization of and views on the state.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Peter Stacey
    (Updated: May 10 2023)
  • UCLA RomeLab
    Research|
    UCLA RomeLab is a multi-disciplinary research group whose work uses Rome's physical and virtual city as a point of departure to study the interrelationship between historical phenomena and the spaces and places of the ancient city.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Chris Johanson
    (Updated: May 18 2023)
College of Letters and Science: Physical Sciences
  • Experimental Nuclear Physics
    Research|
    There are ongoing research programs on studies of hot Quantum ChromoDynamics matter of quarks and gluons, and on searches for neutrinoless double beta decays. The neutrino program centers on the CUORE experiment at the Gran Sasso National Laboratory in Italy.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Huan Huang
    (Updated: Apr 06 2023)
  • General AntiParticle Spectrometer (GAPS)
    Research|
    The General AntiParticle Spectrometer (GAPS) is a balloon-borne experiment to search for signatures of dark matter annihilations in the cosmic rays. GAPS received funding from NASA, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Istituto Nazionale Di Fisica Nucleare (INFN), Italy, with the initial launch of the scientific instrument scheduled for 2020.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Rene Ong
    (Updated: Apr 07 2023)
College of Letters and Science: Social Sciences
  • Sicily Archaeological Project
    Research
    One of the most exciting archaeological sites in Sicily is the ruins of Selinunte, which was a large and important Greek city. This project investigates some of the many unanswered questions concerning the site: how the city was used and how it was radically transformed at least twice.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Melanie Jonasch
    (Updated: Apr 17 2023)
  • Mediterranean Lab
    Research
    The Lab's most recent project was The Archaeology of Grotta Scaloria: Ritual in Neolithic Southeast Italy, which reported results from excavations of a Neolithic cave in Italy.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Ernestine S. Elster
    (Updated: May 03 2023)
  • Ancient and Modern Communities at Industria
    Research
    The main focus of the project is a diachronological study of communities and their environment. Starting with present day Monteu da Po, ancient Industria, the project explores traditional farming, industry, and daily life of the inhabitants of the region through time, going back to the Roman Period.
    Project Contact:
     Project website      Hans Barnard
    (Updated: Jan 26 2024)
UCLA International Education Office

Archived Projects/Programs

UCLA Study Abroad

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  • Art, Food and Society
    Soak up the best things about Italy—art, food, and the people! This program will help you explore it all with excursions embedded in every course. If you’re new to travel, this is the perfect way to introduce yourself—get plenty of support and fulfill GE requirements.

    Website

  • Bocconi University
    While most business schools mold you to fit into the world, Bocconi University in Milan prepares you to change it. Bocconi has incredible connections to global corporations and recruiting agencies. Enterprising students, business and economics majors, and fashion buffs adore this program.

    Website

  • Crossroads of Culture in the Mediterranean
    Unearth ancient treasures of Italy off the coast of Naples. On the island of Procida, discover the Mediterranean region and its impact on Southern Italy. Visit famous archaeological sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum and head to a current excavation for a hands-on experience at a dig site.

    Website

  • Italian in Florence
    This program in beautiful Florence offers intensive Italian language study at the first-year level in small, interactive classes and a supportive learning environment. Teaching is tailored to student needs and you can quickly put your language skills into practice.

    Website

  • Made in Italy, Florence
    In beautiful Florence, a global capital of culture and innovation, you can learn about the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels family businesses in Italy, explore how Italian style in food, fashion and art has evolved and is marketed, or study the environment and sustainability in Tuscany.

    Website

  • University of Bologna
    Nestled between Venice and Florence, Bologna holds the distinct status of Italy's food capital. Bologna is a true university town with classrooms throughout the beautiful historic center.

    Website

  • Psychology & Cognitive Science, Padova
    Put psychology theory into practice at the University of Padova and explore the depth and range of your major. Courses focused in psychology and cognitive science include practical, hands-on work as well as experimental activities.

    Website

  • Communication Studies in Rome
    Refine communication and public relations skills as you immerse in all the best things about Italy—art, food, and the people! This program is ideal for students curious about communications-related fields like media studies, business, journalism, and marketing.

    Website

  • English: American Writers and Artists Abroad
    This program examines the experiences of some of the most influential American writers and artists who spent time in Florence. The program also includes an overnight excursion to Rome, the seat of the Roman Empire, and a place of significance for Western civilization.

    Website

  • ELTS: Renaissance and Modernity
    Rome is ideal for understanding Italy’s rich traditions and cultural diversity. It offers an unparalleled wealth of artistic monuments and historical splendors ranging from the Classical period through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Baroque.

    Website

Collaborations

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  • 2022-23: 158 students

    Art, Food and Society: 20 students

    Bocconi University: 5 students

    Communication Studies in Rome: 3 students

    Crossroads of Culture in the Mediterranean: 6 students

    Italian in Florence: 27 students

    Made in Italy: 32 students

    Made in Italy, Florence: 22 students

    Made in Italy, Rome: 14 students

    Psychology & Cognitive Science, Padova: 3 students

    Sociology in Rome: 1 student

    University of Bologna: 12 students

    Mediterranean Politics, Food and Culture: 13 students

  • 2021-22: 107 students

    Art, Food and Society: 12 students

    Bocconi University: 2 students

    Italian in Florence: 17 students

    Made in Italy: 56 students

    Psychology & Cognitive Science, Padova: 3 students

    Sociology in Rome: 3 students

    University of Bologna: 10 students

    Field Studies in Volcanology: 4 students

  • 2020-21: 107 students

    Art, Food and Society: 12 students

    Bocconi University: 2 students

    Italian in Florence: 17 students

    Made in Italy: 56 students

    Psychology & Cognitive Science, Padova: 3 students

    Sociology in Rome: 3 students

    University of Bologna: 10 students

    Field Studies in Volcanology: 4 students

  • 2019-20: 58 students

    University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi: 1 student

    All Roads Lead to Rome, UC Center Rome: 4 students

    Made in Italy, UC Center Florence (Semester): 22 students

    Art, Food and Society, UC Center Rome (Semester): 2 students

    Made in Italy, UC Center Florence (Quarter): 5 students

    Univ. of Bologna: 7 students

    Art, Food and Society, UC Center Rome (Quarter): 4 students

    Mediterranean Politics, Food & Culture: 13 students

  • 2018-19: 116 students

    Art, Food and Society, UC Center Rome (Quarter): 13 students

    Art, Food and Society, UC Center Rome (Semester): 2 students

    Made in Italy, UC Center Florence (Quarter): 17 students

    Made in Italy: Language, Culture, Food and Business, Florence (Quarter): 7 students

    Made in Italy: Language, Culture, Food and Business, Florence (Semester): 19 students

    Rome Through the Ages, UC Center Rome: 12 students

    Univ. of Bologna: 4 students

    University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi: 5 students

    When in Rome, UC Center Rome: 10 students

    European Transformations, Madrid & Rome (Quarter): 15 students

    Mediterranean Politics, Food & Culture: 12 students

  • 2017-18: 100 students

    Art, Food and Society, UC Center Rome (Quarter): 8 students

    Art, Food and Society, UC Center Rome (Semester): 2 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Quarter): 4 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Semester): 10 students

    Rome Through the Ages, UC Center Rome: 9 students

    Univ. of Bologna: 7 students

    When in Rome, UC Center Rome: 14 students

    University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi: 2 students

    Made in Italy: Language, Culture, Food and Business, Florence (Quarter): 29 students

    European Transformations, Madrid & Rome (Quarter): 15 students

  • 2016-17: 72 students

    Art, Food and Society, UC Center Rome (Quarter): 12 students

    Art, Food and Society, UC Center Rome (Semester): 2 students

    Business & Economics, Univ. of Commerce Luigi Bocconi: 4 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Quarter): 22 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Semester): 15 students

    Rome Through the Ages, UC Center Rome: 9 students

    Univ. of Bologna: 3 students

    When in Rome, UC Center Rome: 5 students

  • 2015-16: 113 students

    Business & Economics, Univ. of Commerce Luigi Bocconi: 1 student

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Quarter): 40 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Semester): 21 students

    Rome Through the Ages, UC Center Rome: 12 students

    Univ. of Bologna: 10 students

    European Transformations, Madrid & Rome (Quarter): 21 students

    European Transformations, Madrid & Rome (Semester w/Internship): 5 students

    Mediterranean Food & Culture: Istanbul, Florence & Barcelona: 3 students

  • 2014-15: 115 students

    Business & Economics, Univ. of Commerce Luigi Bocconi: 2 students

    European Transformations, Madrid & Rome (Quarter): 10 students

    European Transformations, Madrid & Rome (Quarter): 12 students

    European Transformations, Madrid & Rome (Semester w/Internship): 1 student

    European Transformations, Madrid & Rome (Semester w/Internship): 3 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Quarter): 37 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Quarter): 6 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Semester): 25 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Semester): 1 student

    Rome Through the Ages, UC Center Rome: 6 students

    Rome Through the Ages, UC Center Rome: 2 students

    Univ. of Bologna: 7 students

    Univ. of Bologna: 1 student

    Univ. of Bologna: 2 students

  • 2013-14: 95 students

    Business & Economics, Univ. of Commerce Luigi Bocconi: 3 students

    European Transformations, Madrid & Rome (Quarter): 16 students

    European Transformations, Madrid & Rome (Semester w/Internship): 1 student

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Quarter): 36 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Semester): 19 students

    Rome Through the Ages, UC Center Rome: 11 students

    Univ. of Bologna: 9 students

  • 2012-13: 68 students

    Business & Economics, Univ. of Commerce Luigi Bocconi: 4 students

    European Transformations, Madrid & Rome (Quarter): 7 students

    European Transformations, Madrid & Rome (Semester w/Internship): 1 student

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Quarter): 15 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Semester): 17 students

    Rome Through the Ages, UC Center Rome: 16 students

    Univ. of Bologna: 8 students

  • 2011-12: 54 students

    Business & Economics, Univ. of Commerce Luigi Bocconi: 4 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Quarter): 7 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Florence (Semester): 6 students

    Rome Through the Ages, UC Center Rome: 27 students

    Univ. of Bologna: 7 students

    Univ. of Padova: 3 students

  • 2010-11: 49 students

    Business & Economics, Univ. of Commerce Luigi Bocconi: 2 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Siena (Quarter): 6 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Siena (Semester): 5 students

    Rome Through the Ages, UC Center Rome: 24 students

    Univ. of Bologna: 12 students

  • 2009-10: 60 students

    Business & Economics, Univ. of Commerce Luigi Bocconi: 5 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Siena (Quarter): 11 students

    Language & Culture, UC Center Siena (Semester): 11 students

    Rome Through the Ages, UC Center Rome: 27 students

    Univ. of Bologna: 4 students

    Univ. of Padova: 2 students

Defining Terms


Projects/Programs

  • The projects and programs on this map constitute our “global data.” We define global data to be information related to “global topics” such as events, activities, and geographical areas outside of the United States. Any project or program conducted in an area outside of the United States is included on the map, as it speaks to UCLA’s direct engagement with the global community. Even if a project or program is conducted domestically, it is included as long as it engages with one or more global topics.

  • To collect data for the Projects/Programs map, we survey faculty on their research pursuits. We also explore UCLA websites such as faculty profiles, research centers, and department pages to learn about past and ongoing projects. We periodically review our data, archiving and removing projects and programs that have concluded or expired.

Study Abroad

  • Click here for the International Education Office’s explanation of UCLA’s various Study Abroad Programs.

  • To collect data on Study Abroad Programs, we explore both UC Education Abroad Programs (UCEAP) and UCLA websites to find information on opportunities offered at or through UCLA.

Collaborations

  • International Collaboration comprises memoranda of understanding (MOUs), collaboration agreements (CAs), affiliation agreements (AAs), and student exchange agreements. Click here for UCLA Global’s explanation of these terms.

  • We source this data from the UCLA Global database of international academic agreements.

Students

  • Here, “Students” refers to International Students as well as Study Abroad students.


Visitors

  • Visitors are guests whose visits are coordinated by the International Visitors Bureau (IVB). Click here for more information.

  • We source this data directly from the IVB.


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