UC Berkeley History

We're hiring! The UC Berkeley History Department is searching for an assistant professor of global history of technology. To learn more about the position and to apply visit aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05065! #werehiring #history #ucberkeley

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Berkeley Social Sciences faculty are global leaders in tackling issues like democracy, inequality, climate change + mental health. The Strategic Plan builds the infrastructure to amplify this work + extend its impact. Explore: bit.ly/4aEbm64 #BerkeleySocSciVision2030

(2/2) “Now, during a time of dramatic societal changes and challenges, we need more than ever the insights and teachings, the analyses and discoveries of the extraordinary faculty members, who have made Berkeley’s Social Sciences Division an academic powerhouse” - Rich Lyons

(1/2) Chancellor Rich Lyons (@richlyons) said the Berkeley Social Sciences Strategic Plan is very important. Watch his video to learn why: bit.ly/46IM5Xe #BerkeleySocSciVision2030

From smallpox to COVID-19: why do vaccines still divide us? @UCBHistory + @ucbsoj Prof. @elenaconis explores how our history of resistance is shaped by politics, distrust + information – and why those fractures matter now more than ever. Read more: bit.ly/48jD9rx

Can meat explain centuries of Jewish-German relations? @UCBHistory Prof. John Efron’s new book “All Consuming” explores how meat became more than food — it became a symbol of identity, difference + connection between Jews + Germans. Learn more: bit.ly/48mHTOD

Library Prize winners, revealed! 🏆🐻✨ This year, @UCBerkeley undergrads’ stunning research explored: 🎓 Undocumented students 🌻 The Russia-Ukraine war 🗣️ Revitalizing an Indigenous language And the winners are … 🥁🥁🥁 🔗 ucberk.li/library-prize-… @UCBHistory

#FacultyFriday: @UCBHistory professor Susanna Elm examines how themes from the late Roman Empire such as autocracy, slavery, gender and medicine continue to shape our world today 🏛️ ➡️ Read more: bit.ly/4nY2Unb #UCBerkeley #History #RomanEmpire #Research

From a student's fascination to a professor's passion, @UCBHistory Prof. Carlos Noreña has spent the past two decades sharing his love for Roman history at @UCBerkeley. Read more about his research on Roman imperialism + Atlantic frontier: bit.ly/4n2Tve9

I am delighted to welcome 21 new faculty members to @UCBerkeley Social Sciences this year! These brilliant scholars bring new energy, ideas + perspectives to our community. Learn more about them: bit.ly/4myFqnO

🔬 Elena Conis, @UCBerkeley professor of history and journalism, explores the history of vaccine hesitancy from smallpox to COVID-19. Learn how culture, politics & science are influencing policy and shaping attitudes. ➟ bit.ly/4gLicJT #VaccineHistory #PublicHealth

We are hiring an historian of technology at @UCBerkeley @UCBHistory #FacultyJob #History @HigherEdJobs Full details here: aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05065

Meet Christine Philliou, @UCBHistory Professor & Chair of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (MELC). Learn how Dr. Philliou uses diverse approaches to study: "Different ways of slicing the problem helps you reach greater complexity and deeper insights." bit.ly/4o6Tpmx

After attending his daughter’s @UCBHistory class, Thomas Newman was inspired to become a Cal student himself. Today, he’ll receive a history degree from @UCBerkeley—the same degree his daughter Maria earned a year ago. Congratulations Thomas! Read more: bit.ly/3FijlKz

(2/2) Their Pulitzer-winning work reminds us that rigorous scholarship + public service are powerful forces that create a better world. That’s Berkeley Social Science!

(1/2) Congratulations to @CalAnthro Alumna @SLSteinmann (@HoustonChron photojournalist) + @UCBHistory Alumnus @BenjaminNathans (@Penn faculty) for winning 2025 @PulitzerPrizes in the editorial writing + general nonfiction categories! Learn more: bit.ly/4dbeAyY

The key military technologies that helped us win the American Revolution! @UCBHistory Alumna @FallonBurner explores this in the @novapbs documentary "Revolutionary War Weapons." Watch here: bit.ly/3Yqamx2

Join us TOMORROW for a lecture by Thomas Kohut (Williams College). Register now for "Empathy and Historical Understanding" : events.berkeley.edu/ies/event/2863… Co-sponsors: German Historical Institute Center for German and European Studies @UCBHistory @BerkeleyGerman