Tips for Establishing a Daily Writing Routine Students often single out finding time to write as one of the key time-management challenges of graduate school. With the various responsibilities of being a graduate student, including teaching, seminars, and conferences, writing can often fall by the wayside. A key strategy for combating resistance to writing is learning how to establish a daily writing routine.
Making the Most of Your Winter Break for Professional Development Winter break is finally here—a chance to take a breather after a hectic semester. But it can also be a strategic moment to invest in your professional growth. Without the usual demands of classes, research, or teaching, you have the space to think about your next steps, build new skills, and refocus on your career goals. Here’s how to make the most of your time off.
Prepare for Future Careers with Skill Development Courses this Spring Take a look outside of your department for course offerings that will help you round out your skill set.
Remote Writing Boot Camp – Graduate Writing Center The Spring 2023 (Spring Recess) Remote Writing Boot Camp will meet from 1 to 5 p.m. (PT) every day from March 27 through March 30, 2023.…
Copyright and Your Dissertation This workshop will provide you with practical guidance for navigating copyright questions and other legal considerations for your dissertation or thesis. Whether…
Publish Digital Books & Open Educational Resources with Pressbooks If you’re looking to self-publish work of any length and want an easy-to-use tool that offers a high degree of customization, allows…
Advanced Zotero Whether you’re just starting a research paper or preparing a draft of your dissertation, Zotero can be a useful tool for managing…
Advance Your Professional Skills in a Graduate Certificate Program Earn a graduate certificate today, become a more competitive job applicant tomorrow Photo by Lewis Keegan on Unsplash Did you know that…
Discover Professional Development Opportunities, Check-In Groups, and Individual Consultations After a much-needed summer break, it is that time of year to start preparing for the fall semester. While there is still…
Watch Our First-Ever Virtual Grad Slam! Watch seven graduate student semi-finalists compete to be the Berkeley Champion! We’re thrilled to announce that Adélaïde Bernard was awarded first place in the…
The Power of Informational Interviews Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com via Unsplash.com Career planning as a graduate student can feel overwhelming, particularly if you’re interested in multiple…
Demystifying Networking Photo by HIVAN ARVIZU @soyhivan via Unsplash.com To many grad students, the concept of networking has all sorts of negative connotations —…
New Grad Mapping Workshops Help You Navigate Your Professional Path Attend the next workshop on Thursday, December 5.
Want to Establish a Daily Writing Habit? Take the 14-Day Online Writing Challenge this October! Activate your free membership to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity to sign up
Your Ph.D. Can Open Doors. Learn How to Leverage Your Degree Beyond Academia. What the data says about Ph.D.s’ satisfaction in careers beyond the professoriate
Stamp Your ‘Passport to Professional Development’ to Win Prizes this Fall! Attend six campus events to kick-start your professional development this semester. The start of the semester always presents a dizzying array of…
How to Maintain a Professional Network of Mentors and Sponsors Make connections this summer that will benefit you all year long.
Learn How to Pitch Your Graduate Research to the Media A new online media training course is free for all UC Berkeley students, staff and faculty.
How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome in Graduate and Professional School Imposter syndrome is real, and it’s important to address it head-on.
Build Your Professional and Career Skills Off Campus How to use professional development resources remotely.