What We Do

Our programs turn cutting-edge research into practical resources for happiness, compassion, and the meaningful life.

Greater Good Magazine

Our online magazine offers research-based stories, tools, and tips for building social-emotional well-being.
Online Courses & Tools

Including our digital gratitude journal, free course on happiness, and Greater Good in Action.
Events

We showcase the world's leading experts on compassion, empathy, gratitude, and more.
Podcasts

We provide research-based practices shown to boost emotional well-being, improve relationships, promote compassion, and reduce stress.
Speaking & Workshops

Talks, workshops, and other programs to help put our science into practice.
Consulting

We help organizations ground their work more deeply in the science of a meaningful life.
Research

We support the careers of emerging and accomplished researchers, particularly through fellowships to UC Berkeley students.
Major Initiatives

Time-bound campaigns that focus on elevating a specific topic, such as the science of gratitude or purpose.

“Greater Good is unparalleled in bringing together fresh ideas, the latest science, and daily practices that can help people thrive. If you want to learn about empirically proven ways to enhance personal well-being while building more compassionate connections with others, the Greater Good Science Center is the place to start.”

― Kristin Neff, Ph.D., associate professor, University of Texas at Austin & author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

Get Involved

There are many ways to support our mission: become a Greater Good member, make a donation, volunteer for an event, or subscribe to our e-newsletters.