September 13, 2019
Each year, the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism convenes representatives of the local journalism community to decide whom they want to single out for outstanding work that exemplifies what the school most values.
September 13, 2019
Whether you are looking to create a digital book, a companion website for a book, a scholarly portfolio, or a full-scale digital project, this workshop series is designed to get you up and running with the skills and tools you need for successful digital publications. No programming or coding knowledge…
September 13, 2019
National Voter Registration Day is a national holiday, first observed in 2012, and held on the fourth Tuesday of September. If you have not yet registered to vote, now is a good time to do it! You can be a resident of two states, but you…
September 13, 2019
UC Berkeley has partnered with the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) as an institutional member to provide professional development resources and support to UC Berkeley graduate students. NCFDD is an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community for faculty members, postdocs, and graduate students,…
September 13, 2019
From UCPD Community Advisory: Please be aware of a common government impersonation telephone scam that has targeted members of the campus community. Reporting these types of scams to authorities may help direct resources to combating the problem, but you should also know it can be difficult…
September 13, 2019
Join the teaching team for “Sense and Sensibility and Science,” a popular Big Ideas course in its sixth year. Taught by an interdisciplinary faculty team of Saul Perlmutter (Physics), Alison Gopnik (Psychology), and…
September 13, 2019
The Qloak team on Pitch Day 2019. The Big Ideas Contest is back! Now in its 14th year, the Big Ideas Contest supports early-stage innovators and their transformative projects. This year’s contest will feature new tracks and…
September 13, 2019
The California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for the Elings Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships in Nanoscience. Eligible research can be in any area of the physical sciences, biology, or engineering. The fellowships provide a salary of $60,000 per year for two years, along with benefits and research…
September 13, 2019
Backed by Bow Capital and the University of California, Arrow Capital is a student-run venture fund based at UC Berkeley making investments of ~$50k into UC-affiliated startups. With the University of California as our sole LP, Arrow Capital seeks to empower…
September 13, 2019
The graduate school experience can be a prime example of hustle culture — a place full of smart, ambitious people each trying to optimize their way through their degree to get to where they’re going next, or in many cases, just make ends meet. There is an unspoken rule that in order to be successful, you have to be putting in the work, and the best way to show that is by putting in long hours.
September 13, 2019
The National Science Foundation and Ford Foundation Fellowships can provide significant funding over a period of three years to graduate students. We know you are busy at the start of the semester, but qualified, newly enrolled graduate students are encouraged to attend upcoming workshops to learn how to apply.
September 13, 2019
Ever wonder what a job offer negotiation sounds like? Read on for a better understanding.
September 13, 2019
Worried about post-Ph.D. employment? Interested in exploring your options outside of academia? Learn about campus resources to help you with your post-Ph.D. job search.
September 13, 2019
Insider tips from a Music Ph.D. turned Department of Treasury Analyst.
September 13, 2019
Attending graduate school is a great career move, and it’s important to start planning your next steps early to make the most of your time here. Join Beyond Academia, a student organization committed to helping Ph.D. students navigate their post-grad employment options, for a panel…
September 13, 2019
Kelly McGonigal Dr. Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist and a lecturer at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. As a pioneer in the field of “science-help,” her mission is to translate insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support personal well-being…
September 13, 2019
My colleague recently suggested that I write a message to graduate students promoting “work-life balance” in graduate school. I had to admit that I think the idea of “balance” is the wrong frame.
September 13, 2019
The California Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (CAPSAC) annually awards a grant of $750.00 for outstanding research by a graduate student (up to one-year post/pre MA/Ph.D. degree) in the field of child maltreatment. The recipient will also receive a one-year membership to APSAC (American Professional…
September 13, 2019
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported. Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by November…
September 12, 2019
We are excited to announce the Fall 2019 Berkeley Graduate Lectures! Eight lectureships comprise the Graduate Council and Graduate Division Lectures, each with a distinct endowment history. These unique lectureship programs have brought distinguished visitors to Berkeley since 1904 to speak on a wide range of topics, from philosophy to…