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.
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Featured Events
Mentoring Up-CIMER Training
July 9 and July 16, 9a.m.-1 p.m.
Training for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars is an evidence-based, interactive approach designed to help develop skills for engaging in productive, culturally responsive research mentoring relationships—relationships that optimize the success of both mentors and mentees. In this series of hands-on, reflective activities developed by CIMER, training facilitators from the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars and The Graduate School support the development of the skills needed to navigate the research environment and proactively manage your mentored relationships. Register to Mentoring Up-CIMER Training.
On-Demand Workshops
Tough Talks: Communication Strategies for Difficult Situations
April 15, 2025
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. Watch a recording of the tough talks workshop.
Productivity Workshop: Structure as a Path to Sustainability
April 5, 2025
Does the blinking cursor on a blank Word doc make your stomach sink? Join Dr. Katy Peplin of Thrive PhD and Productivity Coach Dr. Kate Henry for Structure as a Path to Sustainability, a one-stop shop for overcoming overwhelm and lighting the way towards completing your next self-directed writing project. After this 4-hour session, you will leave with a personalized productivity plan, a repeatable project template, and deeper clarity on how to structure your days with more compassion and flexibility so you can make progress on your terms. Watch a recording of the productivity workshop.
Applying for Teaching Jobs in Higher Education
April 1, 2025
The Graduate School is hosting a workshop for students who are aiming for careers that prioritize teaching. This workshop will provide advice, resources and Q&A time about requesting recommendations, writing application letters, and tailoring CVs to teaching-centric jobs. Register to the Watch a recording of the Teaching Jobs in Higher Eduation.
Grammarly for Grad Students and Postdocs
March 27, 2025
Did you know that Grammarly is now infused with generative AI technology that actually composes text and will get flagged by Turnitin as AI-created? Many tools you may have commonly used in the past now have generative properties that, depending on your instructor’s rules, can cross the line into academic dishonesty. This workshop will address how you can uphold UB’s high standards for academic integrity in this new landscape. Watch a recording of Grammarly for Grad Students and Postdocs.
Productivity Workshop: Clarify Your Goals and Manage Your Workflow in School and at Work
March 12, 2025
Join Productivity Coach Dr. Kate Henry for the second workshop in a two-part workshop series on practical skills for academics both in school and on the job. During the workshops, we’ll learn how to develop goal setting practices to manage workflows on our own and within teams. Workshop attendees will learn practical methods for prioritizing, communicating with colleagues and co-workers, and documenting their work to increase efficiency and contribute to team and company productivity norms. Watch a recording of the productivity workshop.
Fellowships and Grant Writing Basics
March 11, 2025
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.
Financial Wellness Workshop
Feb. 25, 2025
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 Financial Wellness Workshop.
Demystifying Taxes for Graduate Students (US Citizens/Residents)
Feb. 18, 2025
Graduate students who receive stipends or salaries are in a niche tax situation, but it need not cause undue stress! Attend this workshop for tailored and actionable tax guidance, whether you received a Form W-2, a Form 1098-T, some other unusual document, or no tax forms at all. The workshop walks you through calculating the taxable portion of your academic income and minimizing your tax liability using your higher education expenses. Special considerations for fellowship recipients and state residency for tax purposes will also be covered. The intended audience for this workshop is graduate students who are US citizens, permanent residents, and residents for tax purposes who have assistantships or fellowships. Watch a recording of Demystifying Taxes for Graduate Students.
Productivity Workshop: Set Yourself Up for Success in School and at Work
Feb. 12, 2025
Join Productivity Coach Dr. Kate Henry for the first workshop in a two-part workshop series on practical skills for academics both in school and on the job. During the workshop, we will learn why, when, and how to apply tools to make productivity practices more efficient, with a focus on using prioritization and time blocking to manage distractions and set boundaries. Watch a recoding of the productivity workshop.
Reading Strategies for Graduate Success
Feb. 4, 2025
This workshop is designed to help graduate students read academic material more effectively and efficiently. Attendees will learn about what it means to transition from passive to active reading and will leave with practical techniques for enhancing comprehension and retention. Watch a recoding of Reading Strategies for Graduate Success.
Grant Writing for Humanities: Pursuing Grants to Help Support Your Humanities Scholarship
Jan. 22, 2025
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. Watch a recording of Grant Writing for Humanities.
Grant Writing for STEM fields: Research Planning for Future PIs
Jan. 21, 2025
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. Watch a recording of Grant Writing For STEM fields.
Creating Your Personal UB Website
Nov. 6, 2024
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. Watch a recording of the Creating Your Personal UB Website 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.