Innovation
UCR is leading innovation in the Inland Empire and making worldwide impacts. UCR’s Opportunities to Advance Sustainability, Innovation, and Social Inclusion, or SoCal OASISTM has secured more than $68M in federal and state funding to develop the SoCal OASISTM Park — an innovation and workforce development hub. The first phase of the project, which officially broke ground on June 23, 2025, will be located in close proximity to the main campus and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
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July 24, 2026
New tool identifies the sources of fake videos
As AI-generated fake videos become more problematic, UC Riverside computer scientists developed a tool that moves beyond simply identifying whether a video is fake. It also determines which AI system created it.
July 20, 2026
Catalyst discovery could aid drinking water treatment
A UC Riverside discovery makes it possible to destroy perchlorate pollution after it has been captured on ion-exchange resin beads, which could reduce the hazardous waste generated during drinking water treatment and allow for the beads to be reused.
July 09, 2026
UCR awards more than $1.2 million to advance innovative research across disciplines
UCR awards more than $1.2 million to advance innovative research across disciplines
June 08, 2026
Countdown to UCR's 72nd Commencement
A roundup of commencement must-knows for graduating students and their families.
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