The University of Chicago Courses

Are Your Medications Safe and Effective? - FDA Drug Approval and the Accelerated Approval Program

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Explore how FDA's Accelerated Approval Program has compromised drug safety standards, allowing ineffective medications to reach market without proven benefits to patients.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Political Impact of Ideas: Evidence From England - 2025 Ryerson Lecture

Explore how transformative ideas shape political institutions and outcomes through Nobel Laureate James Robinson's examination of historical evidence from England in this prestigious Ryerson Lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Stop Gun Violence Before It Starts

Explore behavioral economics insights on gun violence with Prof. Jens Ludwig, who challenges traditional thinking and presents data-driven prevention strategies beyond policy and policing to address root causes.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IRAs Demystified: Understanding Retirement Accounts and Charitable Giving Strategies

Discover how IRAs can be powerful tools for both retirement planning and charitable giving to UChicago. Learn about account types, tax implications, and strategies like QCDs and beneficiary designations from gift planning expert Candice Cole.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Hidden Dangers of Grief: Can You Really Die of a Broken Heart?

Explore the biological impacts of grief with psychologist Mary Frances O'Connor as she reveals how profound loss affects physical health, potentially causing serious medical conditions, and why our systems need to treat grief as a medical event.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Can Your DNA Predict Your Future?

Explore how genes shape society with Princeton sociologist Dalton Conley as he discusses his book "The Social Genome," examining genetic prediction, embryo selection, and the complex interplay between nature and nurture.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

America's Role in the World: Prospects for Peace and Stability - Hagel Lecture Series

Explore a high-level discussion on American national security challenges featuring former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and CIA Director William Burns, moderated by Prof. Robert Pape at the University of Chicago's Hagel Lecture Series.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Science Behind Nobel-Winning AlphaFold Program

Discover how Nobel Prize winner John Jumper developed AlphaFold, the revolutionary AI system for protein structure prediction, and learn about its evolution, impact on molecular biology, and future applications in science.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Finding the Story in Science

Discover how NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce finds compelling narratives in scientific topics, from ice worms to gravitational waves, emphasizing emotional resonance over mere information delivery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Meet The 'Planet Hunter' Searching For Alien Life

Discover how astrophysicist Jacob Bean searches for extraterrestrial life through analyzing exoplanet atmospheres, including groundbreaking carbon dioxide detection using the James Webb Space Telescope.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Quantum Leap in Health Care

Discover how quantum technologies are revolutionizing healthcare through cutting-edge research from University of Chicago experts in quantum medicine and biology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Future of Quantum Technology - Briefing in Washington, D.C.

Explore quantum technology's critical role in U.S. economic growth, competitiveness, and national security through insights from government, research, and industry leaders.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why We Get Stuck - And How to Finally Move Forward

Discover practical strategies and surprising science to overcome life and career stagnation, featuring insights from psychologist Adam Alter on breaking through inertia and finding breakthrough moments.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Unlocking the Secrets of SuperAgers - Understanding Memory and Brain Health in Advanced Age

Discover the fascinating science behind 'SuperAgers' - individuals over 80 with exceptional memory performance - and learn about the lifestyle choices and brain characteristics that contribute to their cognitive resilience.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Age of the Universe and the Hubble Constant Debate - Understanding Modern Cosmology

Explore the fascinating debate over the universe's age and expansion rate with astronomer Wendy Freedman, examining groundbreaking research using the James Webb Space Telescope and its implications for physics.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video