Enroll Now! Spring Courses in Academic Writing and Mentoring
Carve out some time to focus on improving your skills with these 1- and 2-credit classes.
Writing
Writing the Dissertation: Strategies and Pitfalls [Graduate Writing Center]
See organizer’ page for details. This workshop will focus on the basic strategies of successfully writing a doctoral dissertation. It will cover both strategies for organizing a large research project and for writing up the results of that project. Open … Continued
Dissertations Support Series: Editing and Revising Writing Workshop [Graduate Writing Center, Library]
See organizer’ page for details. In partnership with the Graduate Division, Sabrina Soracco will lead this workshop on how to edit and revise your dissertation. The following topics will be covered: how a professional editor works with a manuscript; how … Continued
Dissertations Support Series: Improving Writing Workflows [Graduate Writing Center, Library]
See organizer’ page for details. This workshop will focus on writing workflows through guided discussion on citation management, tips on finding supporting literature, and managing the research and writing process through Overleaf. Librarians will provide guidance on effective searching techniques … Continued
Copyright and Your Dissertation [Library]
See organizer’ page for details. This workshop will provide you with a practical workflow for navigating copyright questions and legal considerations for your dissertation or thesis. Whether you’re just starting to write or you’re getting ready to file, you can … Continued
Editing and Revising Writing Workshop [Graduate Writing Center]
See organizer’ page for details. In this workshop the following topics will be covered: how a professional editor works with a manuscript; how you can use the techniques of an editor to revise your own writing; and how you can … Continued
The HSSA Writing Group (Every other Monday) [Humanities & Social Sciences Association]
See organizers’ page for details. Want to get more feedback on your writing? Interested in what and how your peers are writing? Many of us struggle with similar issues: getting started writing, focus, structure, framing the research, writing style, and … Continued
Berkeley Science Review is Seeking Graduate Student Bloggers and Designers
The Berkeley Science Review (BSR) is a graduate student-run magazine that aims to highlight the groundbreaking research occurring at UC Berkeley in a wide variety of scientific disciplines, from biology to physics to computer science. The BSR is currently seeking … Continued
Five Tips for Writing About Your Research
How to make your research accessible to a broad audience.
Check Out Issue 36 of the Berkeley Science Review!
The Berkeley Science Review is a graduate student-run magazine that aims to highlight the groundbreaking research occurring at UC Berkeley in a wide variety of scientific disciplines, from biology to physics to computer science. Founded in 2001 by a dedicated … Continued
Daniel E. Koshland, Jr. Graduate Student Fellowship in the Art of Teaching Writing — 3/22/2019
The Daniel E. Koshland, Jr. Graduate Student Fellowship in the Art of Teaching Writing is a grant designed to provide graduate students teaching Reading & Composition courses the opportunity to improve existing and develop new pedagogical skills and practices. Thirteen … Continued
Jason Berry to Speak at GUH Symposium “Techniques of Memory”
Techniques of Memory Landscape, Iconoclasm, Medium and Power April 17 – 18, 2019, 7 pm David Brower Center, Berkeley, CA The Global Urban Humanities Initiative is excited to invite investigative reporter and author Jason Berry to speak on “Jazz as … Continued
Describe Your Project or Research for a Chance to Win a $100 Gift Card and be Published in GradNews! — 3/11/2019
Describe your research for a chance to be published and win a cash award!
Write for the Berkeley Science Review
Would you like to work on your science writing skills without making a big commitment? We are looking for a few writers for a faculty profile, from the field, and labscopes. Faculty profiles are 1,000 word Q&A’s with UC Berkeley … Continued
Describe Your Summer Activities for a Chance to Be Published and Receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card!
Share your stories about what you are doing and learning while away from Berkeley this summer. Up to ten winning essayists will receive a $100 Amazon gift certificate.
Boost Your Skills This Summer!
Take advantage of campus and online resources to develop “hard” and “soft” skills.
Activate Free Membership to National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
Take advantage of this important resource.
Editing & Revising Writing Workshop [Graduate Writing Center]
In this workshop the following topics will be covered: how a professional editor works with a manuscript; how you can use the techniques of an editor to revise your own writing; and how you can diagnose and avoid common writing … Continued
Register Now for Spring Workshops from the Graduate Writing Center
The Graduate Professional Development program supports students’ success and career preparation.
Lasker Foundation 2018 Essay Contest — 3/30/2018
The Lasker Foundation has launched its 2018 Essay Contest. This exciting challenge engages young scientists and clinicians in a discussion about the big questions in biology and medicine today and the role of biomedical research in our society. The contest aims to build skills in … Continued
Don’t Miss Professional Development Courses in Mentoring, Academic Writing, and Teaching!
Check out three spring graduate courses for enhancing skills in academic writing, teaching, and mentoring.
Graduate Writing Center A “Gem” For Students Polishing Their Skills
Graduate Writing Center helps graduate students polish the skills needed to write productively.
GPD Calendar Highlights Professional Development Opportunities
Here are a few workshops and events coming up this month.
Giving Back So Students Can Get Ahead
Read how one alumna supports career skills development for current students!
George Bennett Fellowship in Writing — 11/30/2017
The purpose of the George Bennett Fellowship is to provide time and freedom from material considerations to a person seriously contemplating or pursuing a career as a writer. It provides for one academic year a stipend (currently $15,260), as well … Continued
How Will You Spend Your Summer?
Explore opportunities for using your summer well.
Call for Papers for SNAMS 2017 — 4/21/2017
Prague, Czech Republic, August 21 – 23, 2017 Social network analysis is concerned with the study of relationships between social entities. The recent advances in internet technologies and social … Continued
Our Hearts Go Out to the Innocent Lives Lost in the Past Month
In response to the shocking news of the mass shooting that occurred in Orlando, FL targeting the LGBTQA+ community, I wish everyone an empowering and safe Pride Month as we mourn the events and innocent lives lost in the attack.
Call for Papers for Reducing Urban Poverty — 5/15/2016
To encourage a new generation of urban policy makers and promote early career research, Cities Alliance, IHC – Global Coalition for Inclusive Housing and Sustainable Cities, USAID, the Wilson Center, and the World Bank are co-sponsoring the 7th annual paper … Continued
Workshop: Writing the Dissertation: Strategies and Pitfalls — 4/23/15
Writing the Dissertation: Strategies and Pitfalls Wednesday, April 23, 2015, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, 110 Sproul Hall | Register Online This workshop focuses on the basic strategies of successfully writing a doctoral dissertation. It covers both strategies for organizing a large research project and for writing … Continued
“The Berkeley Graduate” Offers a Another Student Perspective
Check out the The Berkeley Graduate, the Graduate Assembly’s online publication by, for and about graduate students. At their site you will find articles on students, events, research, academic life, science and technology, politics, op-eds, entertainment, and more. In their words: “Its … Continued
Workshops on Writing: Scientific and Technical — 11/20/14
This workshop will provide an introduction to effective scientific and technical writing. Tuesday, November 20, 2014 2 to 4 pm 110T Sproul Hall Register Online This workshop will provide an introduction to effective scientific and … Continued
Workshops on Writing: Editing & Revising — 10/21/2014
In this workshop you will learn how a professional editor works with a manuscript; how to use the techniques of an editor to revise your own writing; and how to diagnose and avoid common writing errors and weaknesses. Tuesday, … Continued
Attend the Second Berkeley Science Review Writing Workshop — 3/11/14
Want to improve your science writing? Get friends interested in science writing? Learn more about writing, layout, editing, and more? Check out the second writing workshop of our monthly series: brown-bag lunch edition. Tuesday, March 11th (second Tuesday of the month) 11:30 … Continued
Become a more productive writer in 2013
Do you have writing goals for your thesis or dissertation in the new year? Have you resolved to be a more productive writer in 2013? Join, for free, a community of writers sharing advice and strategies twice a month via email.