Celebrating our dynamic journey over the past five years, the Institute for Social Transformation stands as a critical intellectual and social hub, passionately addressing today’s most pressing issues. Through a myriad of impactful initiatives, we are fostering groundbreaking interdisciplinary programs and events that reshape the narrative of what it means to fight for social justice. See how we are deepening our connection with our community, validating the impactful network structures we’ve built, and setting a robust foundation for the exciting journey ahead as reflect on five years of transformation.
Our Mission
Rooted in the Social Sciences Division at UC Santa Cruz, the institute supports innovative scholarship that changes the world. The institute is a critical intellectual and social hub, connecting scholars across UC Santa Cruz and partners beyond the University, developing research-based solutions to urgent problems in the world.
Right Livelihood International Conference
Join us April 23-27, 2024, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the institute-supported UCSC Right Livelihood Center. Signature events include “Silicon Valley and The Just Transition to a Green Economy: A Conversation with Right Livelihood Laureates” on Apr. 24 and “Resource Extraction and the Future of a Green Economy: Eliminating Sacrifice Zones in the Just Transition” on Apr. 25. Plus, an all-day Teach-In, Student Dialogue Sessions, and more!
All events are free and open to the public.
Applications now open for Transforming Futures summer internships
We are excited to offer an internship scholarship program called Transforming Futures. The goal of the program is to open up opportunities and remove financial barriers for first-generation, underrepresented, and low-income students at UC Santa Cruz so they can participate in career-advancing non-credit summer internships off campus.
Application deadline extended to May 1, 2024.