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
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.
Self-Care and Stress Relief for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Jan. 28, 2025, 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. Refreshments will be provided. Register for the Self-Care and Stress Relief workshop.
Reading Strategies for Graduate Success
Feb. 4, 2025, 3-4 p.m.
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 Applying for Teaching Jobs in Higher Education workshop.
Productivity Workshop
Feb. 12, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
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. Dr. Kate Henry is a Productivity Coach specializing in sustainable and well-being-oriented productivity. Dr. Henry holds an MFA in Creative Writing and an MA and PhD in Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. As a productivity coach, she guides academics to develop actionable and achievable productivity and time management practices to achieve short-term and long-term goals without feeling overwhelmed. In addition to her work as a Productivity Coach, Dr. Henry is an independent researcher and author. Register for the productivity workshop.
Demystifying Taxes for Graduate Students and Postdocs (US Citizens/Residents)
Feb. 18, 2025, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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. Register for the tax workshop.
Productivity Workshop
March. 12, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
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. Dr. Kate Henry is a Productivity Coach specializing in sustainable and well-being-oriented productivity. Dr. Henry holds an MFA in Creative Writing and an MA and PhD in Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. As a productivity coach, she guides academics to develop actionable and achievable productivity and time management practices to achieve short-term and long-term goals without feeling overwhelmed. In addition to her work as a Productivity Coach, Dr. Henry is an independent researcher and author. Register for the productivity workshop.
Applying for Teaching Jobs in Higher Education
April 1, 2025, 3-4 p.m.
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 Applying for Teaching Jobs in Higher Education workshop.
Tough Talks: Communication Strategies for Difficult Situations
April. 15, 2025, 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.
On-Demand Workshops
Tough Talks: Communication Strategies for Difficult Situations
Dec. 5, 2024
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.
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 Webiste 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.