The Academic Innovation Studio (AIS) brings together faculty, researchers, graduate student instructors, and service providers to inspire and support experimentation, connect people, and share ideas.
Come to the AIS to:
- Connect with peers, particularly across disciplines
- Connect to campus resources and services
- Learn about and share novel and interesting ideas/approaches/tools
- Engage with campus-wide initiatives
We also work to foster collaboration among academic support staff, and partner with service providers, centers, and academic programs from all over campus to support the instructional community.
RTL Services in the AIS
AIS Event Space
The AIS event space supports hybrid meetings for instructors, researchers, and staff. Events primarily intended for students—including classes or student-run activities—are not permitted.
Events that include students in support of faculty or staff research or instructional goals may be approved at RTL’s discretion.
Note: A room rental or administrative fee may be introduced in the future to support space operations. Details will be provided when available.
We make reservations within the academic calendar year, with at least 2 weeks' advance notice for an upcoming event.
AIS Event Space Reservation Process
1. Review our Facility Use Guidelines to ensure your request meets our guidelines.
2. Check the Dwinelle 127 bCal to see if your desired date(s) and time(s) are available.
3. Submit your event request via the reservation request form, accessible via @berkeley.edu accounts.
You will receive an email confirming your reservation request's status within three business days. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation (a bCal invitation).