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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.

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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.

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…

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…

Grad Slam 2021 Berkeley Graduate Division

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 —…