Events For Graduate & Professional Students

From workshops, to seminars to world-renowned speakers, there are hundreds of opportunities to learn and network at UB. Take a look at our upcoming events, designed specifically for our graduate and professional student population.

Be sure to visit UB's central events calendar for a comprehensive list of what is happening at UB, including conferences, lectures, meetings, seminars, sporting events and much more.

Also, visit our updated UB Linked page for a current listing of our event registrations.

View the past events section to see recordings from our previous workshops.

Writing Your CV Skillshop for PhD Students and Postdocs
Oct. 23, 2024, 4-5 p.m.

Join our skillshop focused on CV essentials for doctoral students and master’s candidates aspiring to pursue PhD programs or research careers. Learn key tips for crafting, updating, and refining your CV to align with best practices. Gain insights into common pitfalls to avoid, and master techniques for tailoring your CV to stand out in applications for fellowships, grants, postdoctoral positions, and academic roles. Register for the Writing Your CV skillshop.

Miss Me With the Stress
Oct. 24, 2024, 6-7:30 p.m.

Please join us for a relaxing and interactive stress awareness program to help ease your mind during a busy semester. Take part in stress-relief activities, interpersonal relationship-building, and mental health exercises to take your mind off the books and have fun. Refreshments will be provided. Register for the Miss Me With Stress session.

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Preliminary Competition
Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2024

The competition begins with a preliminary round on Oct. 28–Nov. 1, 2024. From there, 10 finalists and three alternates are selected to compete for prizes in the final competition on March 7, 2025, at 3 p.m.

You are eligible to compete if:

You are a currently enrolled doctoral student.
You have advanced to candidacy.
You are actively engaged in dissertation research.
You have not competed in the final in previous years.

Register for the Three Minute Thesis competition.

Convert a CV to a Resume Skillshop for PhD Students and Postdocs
Oct. 30, 2024, 4-5 p.m.

Looking to transform your CV into a Resume? This skillshop will help you understand and actualize job search strategies, but also give you insight into what employers look for in candidates. Register for the Convert a CV to a Resume skillshop.

Creating Your Personal UB Website
Nov. 6, 2024, 5-6:30 p.m.

UB students, faculty and staff are provided with space to create a personal website. You can create an online resume or share your interests with friends and colleagues. Get creative and learn about creating your own personal website in this workshop hosted by the Graduate School. Register for the Creating Your Personal Website workshop.

Self-Care and Stress Relief for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Nov. 12, 2024, 3-4 p.m.

Participants will see which self-care strategies can reduce stress and improve your overall health. This workshop may include relaxation techniques, time management, meditation practice, sleep tips, aromatherapy, campus resources and nutrition information. Register for the Self-Care and Stress Relief session.

Telling Stories With Data
Nov. 13, 2024, 2-3 p.m.

Learn how to move beyond showing data in a graph and tell a story with your data visualization. Analyzing data and telling stories with the results is key to transforming data into information that can be used to drive better decision-making. Register for the data workshop.

Went Here, Work Here Panel: Grad School Alumni Discuss Working at UB
Nov. 19, 2024, 4-5 p.m.

Have you ever wondered if, after your time as a graduate student, it might be nice to stay and work at UB? Come to this panel discussion to hear from alumni who went to graduate school at UB and now work here. Learn all about their career paths, as well as what it's like to work at UB. Register for the panel discussion.

Leveraging LinkedIn for Career Success
Nov. 20, 2024, 3-4 p.m.

Engage in this virtual session with Claire Stroh Petrie, where we’ll discuss using LinkedIn to grow your personal and professional brand. Whether your goal is to learn, find professional development opportunities, network, find a new job, or all of the above, Claire’s framework will help you grow your network and attract opportunities. Register for the LinkedIn workshop.

Tough Talks: Communication Strategies for Difficult Situations
Dec. 5, 2024, 3-4 p.m.

This workshop, presented by Counseling Services, focused on strategies for navigating difficult conversations with peers, mentors, faculty and staff. Stymied by how to approach a challenging conversation with your advisor? This workshop is for you. Register for the tough talks workshop.

Grant Writing for STEM fields: Research Planning for Future PIs
Jan. 21, 2025, 12-4 p.m.

This workshop is for advanced doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars in STEM fields. Learn how to identify funding, steps for planning a fundable research project, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid when writing a competitive proposal. Register for the Grant Writing for STEM Fields workshop.

Grant Writing for Humanities: Pursuing Grants to Help Support Your Humanities Scholarship
Jan. 22, 2025, 12-4 p.m.

This workshop is for advanced doctoral students, and postdoctoral scholars in the humanities and related social sciences. This workshop examines how to compete for grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Fulbright U.S. Student Program, private foundations, and grants to travel to collections and libraries. Register for the Grant Writing for Humanities workshop.

Diversity Statements and Writing Practices Workshop
Oct. 17, 2024

Join the Center for Excellence in Writing in a discussion on diversity statements. Learn to write diversity statements and how to navigate the changing landscape of them. In this workshop, you will be introduced to what diversity statements are, reflect on how you understand diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, have an open discussion about the changing perspectives on diversity statements, start drafting your statement, and share and obtain feedback on components of your diversity statements. Watch a recording of the Diversity Statements workshop.

Productivity Workshop: Slow Productivity for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Oct. 9, 2024

The Graduate School has partnered with the Graduate Student Association and the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars to provide a series of workshops dedicated to productivity.

Does your to-do list feel like a bottomless pit? Are you overwhelmed by overlapping deadlines? Feeling more like a robot than a human being? Join Productivity Coach Dr. Kate Henry to develop slower approaches to productivity that are more accessible and achievable. We'll learn how to increase effectiveness without overworking ourselves you'll leave the workshop with tangible tools to plan intentional productivity sessions. Watch a recording of the productivity workshop.

Public Policy Fellowship / Assistantship Opportunities and New York State Government
Oct. 1, 2024

Public policy is central to our everyday lives and is more than just mundane tax and healthcare policy. Universal basic income, government artificial intelligence policy and other big ideas are part of public policy bailiwick. Join SUNY's premiere public policy think tank, the Rockefeller Institute of Government, to learn about the Institute's various fellowships, assistantships and internships, giving you a front-row seat to policy research and policymaking. The team from the Institute will also discuss job opportunities in the New York State government. Watch a recording of the Public Policy Fellowship webinar.

Productivity Workshop: Improve Your Time Management and Productivity Practices
Sept. 11, 2024

The Graduate School has partnered with the Graduate Student Association and the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars to provide a series of workshops dedicated to productivity.

Craving approaches to help maximize your productivity without burning out? Join Productivity Coach Dr. Kate Henry to learn tools to improve your time management, develop realistic timelines for your projects, and increase your focus as you progress on your scholarly projects. You’ll leave the workshop with next steps you can apply to your current and future schedules and goals. Watch a recording of the productivity workshop.

Fellowships and Grant Writing Basics
Sept. 4, 2024

Learn about the offerings for UB graduate students from the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships, followed by an introduction to grant writing. Watch a recording of the Fellowships and Grant Writing Basics workshop.

Finding a Postdoctoral Position Workshop
April 24, 2024

This workshop will explain what you’ll need to successfully apply for a postdoctoral position, including information on applications for different types of postdoc positions. Watch a recording of the Postdoctoral Position Workshop.

Productivity Workshop: Increase Efficiency & Effectiveness During Writing Sessions
March 6, 2024

Having difficulty focusing during writing sessions? In this workshop, Productivity Coach Dr. Kate Henry will cover common obstacles that derail writing, reading, and research. Attendees will learn productivity tools to help determine appropriate goals, set boundaries around distractions, and make tangible progress in every work session. We'll end our time with the opportunity to personalize an approach to a future work session by applying the tools we cover. Watch a recording of the productivity workshop.

Protecting Executive Functioning: A Skill-Building Workshop for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Feb. 21, 2024

This workshop is hosted by the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biological Sciences and Counseling Services. Participants will learn mental health tools for building resiliency throughout their academic and professional careers. Watch a recording of the Protecting Executive Functioning workshop.

Breaking Down Applied Research: A Hands-On Workshop for Students
Feb. 13, 2024

This workshop is an opportunity for students across disciplines eager to learn about conducting applied research. Drawing from her book Empowering Scholar-Practitioners: A Comprehensive Guide for Conceptualizing, Designing, Writing, Defending, and Publishing a Dissertation in Practice, Dr. Karalis Noel’s workshop will offer valuable insights into the practical aspects of conducting research directly impacting real-world problems. Watch a recording of the Breaking Down Applied Research workshop.

Financial Wellness Workshop
Feb. 6, 2024

Learn how your relationship with money can be critical to managing your finances. Hear about the psychology of money and how it relates to your spending behaviors, financial goal setting, and how a spending plan (i.e., budget) is the proper foundation for building long-term financial security. Start early to build a solid financial future by maintaining healthy behaviors around money and building a spending plan for you. Watch a recording of the Finanacial Wellness Workshop.