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Scholars from Harvard and beyond address "hard problems" in the social sciences

Scholars from Harvard and elsewhere name their fields' most pressing problems, and open a forum for public debate on the Web.

Shared Interest Group events

News from Shared Interest Groups

From Orchids to Octopi dramatizes evolution and paleontologist Farish Jenkins

From Orchids to Octopi draws on the work of many Harvardians and puts paleontologist Farish Jenkins on stage.

Bill Gates on stage at Sanders Theatre. He visited as part of a three-day tour of universities across the United States designed to inspire students and scholars to focus on the biggest problems facing humanity.

Bill Gates urges Harvard students toward public service

In a speech at Harvard, Gates exhorts students to commit their energies to solving the world's most pressing problems. Plus, audio from a conversation with Gates.

Harvard Headlines: Donald Berwick, squash, and academic volcanic fallout

A wrap-up of recent news about Harvard

<a href="http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/reading/">View the exhibit</a>: The Harvard University Library Open Collections Program offers this multifaceted online exploration of the history of reading as reflected in holdings from the University’s libraries.

Libraries in the digital era: links to Harvard collections and a humorous video

Highlights from the digital collections of the Harvard libraries, and video humor

Blue-green aurichalcite on reddish gossan, from the Ojuela Mine in Mapimí, Durango, Mexico

Mineralogical Marvels

Rocky treasures from the Harvard Museum of Natural History

Video: Tennis coaches Bruce Wright and Dave Fish explain the "high set" concept

See the "high set" concept in action, with the Harvard men's tennis team and explanations from the coaches.

Chair of the Harvard China Fund William C. Kirby (left) and dean of Harvard Business School Jay O. Light address guests at the Harvard Center Shanghai celebratory reception and banquet. Kirby, who is Chang professor of China studies and Spangler Family professor of business administration, served as keynote speaker.

Harvard in China: William Kirby speaks on China in the global economy

Remarks by William C. Kirby

Harvard Center Shanghai is in the new office tower to the left (top); the 88-story Jin Mao Tower and 101-story World Financial Center rise to the right.

Harvard opens major China office

The University opens a major new facility to encourage research, student involvement, and teaching across the disciplines and professions.

Harvard in China: Barry Bloom, Arthur Kleinman, and Yuanli Liu on healthcare

A panel discussion with Barry Bloom, Yuanli Liu, and Arthur Kleinman

Mohsen Mostafavi, dean of the Graduate School of Design, moderated the “Architecture and Urbanism” panel discussion.

Harvard in China: panelists address urban planning and sustainable growth

A panel discussion with Mohsen Mostafavi, Alex Krieger, Lin Wang, John C. Portman III, Wu Jiang, and Yu Kongjian