June 9, 2019

Summer Classes are Starting at the Berkeley Art Studio!

The Berkeley Art Studio offers classes in ceramics, photography, drawing, painting, design, and printmaking. Classes are taught by professional artists who will help you gain a better understanding of a particular medium and realize your artistic vision. We welcome students of all skill levels. Summer classes start the week of…

May 1, 2019

Library News: Documentaries at Doe and Change in UC Berkeley Library Permissions Policy

Summer is the time for Documentaries at Doe, a summer film series showcasing thought-provoking independent documentaries in the libraries’ video collection. This event is free and open to the campus community. All screenings will be held in Doe Library, room 180 from 3 – 4:30 pm. Upcoming June…

February 3, 2019

ComSciCon Communicating Science Flagship Workshop — 3/1/2019

For all graduate students in STEM and related fields: Applications are now open for ComSciCon 2019! The 7th annual Communicating Science workshop will be held in San Diego, CA, on July 11-13, 2019. Graduate students at U.S. and Canadian institutions in all fields of science, technology, engineering, health,…

January 6, 2019

Network with Cal Alumni, Explore Careers through the Career Connections Series

Your opportunity to meet face-to-face with alumni and professionals representing a variety of roles within a career field.

December 12, 2018

Conquer your Stage Fright with Free Public Speaking Workshops at the Townsend Center — 1/18/2019

Want to learn how to deliver a job talk or professional presentation clearly, confidently, and persuasively? This February, the Townsend Center for the Humanities will offer a series of two free workshops led by Lura Dolas, Head of the UC Berkeley Acting Program, that will teach you how to do…

September 16, 2018

Application Workshop: National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program — 9/24/2018

Monday, September 24, 2018 10:30 – Noon, 309 Sproul Hall This workshop will provide tips for strengthening a GRFP application. Speakers will include a Berkeley faculty member and former GRFP reviewer, plus current Berkeley GRFP fellows. The NSF GRFP is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents in the…

March 13, 2018

Graduate Students Unite for Earth Action Initiative

Graduate students to host a direct action climate conference and art show.

January 12, 2018

Beyond Academia Conference — 3/1 – 3/2/2018

The Beyond Academia conference features panels on a variety of career tracks that will provide you the opportunity to interact with successful and creative professionals.

December 14, 2017

Metadata Central 2.0: Digital Research Project Launchpad Workshop Series — 1/4/2018

Metadata 2.0 is a two-quarter training program that enables UC graduate students and faculty to work on a digital project with metadata experts from around the UC system. Each participant will be assigned to one of five experts and will meet with this expert regularly throughout the program. There will…

November 13, 2017

GPD Calendar Highlights Professional Development Opportunities

Here are a few workshops and events coming up this month.

August 15, 2017

Welcome to the New Semester! (August 2017)

Welcome and orientation activities are underway – be sure that you and your fellow students access all that Berkeley offers!

March 14, 2017

News and Tools You Can Use Workshop Series

This series is geared to help you now and in the future. The workshops feature speakers from the campus and the community.

March 8, 2017

Workshop on Teaching for GSIs

The GSI Center’s Workshops on Teaching for GSIs cover a wide variety of topics related to university teaching and the GSI experience.

Getting Mentored in Graduate School book cover

February 16, 2017

Getting the Mentoring You Need

The success of mentoring relationships depends not only on faculty but also on you as the mentee. Check out a dozen specific steps you can take to get the mentoring you need.

July 11, 2016

Upcoming Professional Development Events

Career Development Initiative for the Physical Sciences (CDIPS): Ph.D. Consulting Club Info Session

May 16, 2016

Spotlight on D-Lab

Now that the rush of finishing coursework and papers for Spring 2016 is over, it’s time to think about summer. Those of you around Berkeley in the coming months may want to check out D-Lab.

November 11, 2015

CSSC Dissertation Workshop Retreat Call for Applications — 11/20/2015

The UC Berkeley Center for the Study of Sexual Culture (CSSC), in conjunction with the Center for Race and Gender (CRG), announced a dissertation workshop retreat for candidates whose dissertation research focuses on interactions of sexuality, race, and gender. The two-day retreat will take place February 26-28, 2016, from Friday…

September 11, 2015

A Bigger, Better, Central Calendar for Professional Development Activities, Events, and Workshops

With the recent launch of Graduate Division’s new Graduate Professional Services, GradNews now links you to the online GPS Calendar of Workshops & Events. The GPS Calendar is your new go-to destination for announcements from the Career Center, the Graduate Assembly, the Visiting Scholar and Postdoc Affairs groups,…

September 10, 2015

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Application Workshop — 9/17/2015

This workshop will provide valuable tips to help you strengthen your application. Speakers will include UC Berkeley’s NSF fellowship coordinator, a Berkeley faculty and fellowship review committee member, and three current Berkeley NSF fellows. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowships are for U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent resident aliens who are in…

August 13, 2015

RSVP Now for New Graduate Student Orientation

The New Graduate Student Orientation is just around the corner! Please take a moment to RSVP for this informative and educational event. We’ll provide welcome and keynote speakers, breakfast and lunch, and a vast array of workshops. Your prompt response helps insure that we order enough food for everyone. View the …