Blog - Berkeley Graduate Division

March 3, 2023

D-Lab Workshop Empowers Students to Advance Social Justice in Data Science

Set to begin with its second iteration this June, the 8-week cohort-based online program provides a scaffolded, project-based learning environment — designed within a social justice framework — giving current Berkeley graduate students the ability to apply data science skills and tools in their individual fields of study whether they’re coming from public health, education, law, public policy or any discipline across campus.

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March 18, 2026

Finding Your Path Beyond Academia: Leadership and Career Exploration with Ricky Huang and Tiffany Tran

In this interview, GradPro Professional Development Liaison Jonathan Landeros-Cisneros speaks with Ricky Huang, BA Speakers Co-Director, and Tiffany Tran, BA Media Co-Director, about how their involvement in BA has reshaped their thinking on career development, leadership, and what it means to thrive as a PhD student in today’s world.

March 18, 2026

Don’t Miss Grad Slam 2026!

Nine Berkeley semi-finalists have been selected to present their three-minute talk in-person at the campuswide competition on Wednesday, April 8, 3:00–5:30 p.m. in Banatao Auditorium.

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March 17, 2026

Support from the Basic Needs Center, Berkeley International Office, and Grad Life

If you’re struggling financially, you’re not alone. In recent months, the Basic Needs Center (BNC), Berkeley International Office (BIO), and Grad Life have noticed an increase in graduate students reaching out to our teams for financial emergency support.

March 17, 2026

Tips for Navigating the Bay Area Rental Market

One of the first challenges facing new Cal students is finding a place to call home, whether on- or off-campus. Cal Housing has some tips and suggestions that can help with your search.

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March 16, 2026

Celebrate Mentorship at Cal for 2026!

These outstanding faculty and graduate students will be honored on Wednesday, April 16 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Alumni House, Toll Room. We hope you will join us to recognize their accomplishments.

March 10, 2026

Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week

In recognition of the important contributions, impact, and value of our 13,000+ academic and professional graduate students at UC Berkeley, we are pleased to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week March 30 - April 3, 2026.

February 25, 2026

Spring into What’s Next: Preparing for Post-Graduation Careers

Over the next few months, these graduate student services will be hosting a range of virtual workshops to help graduate students build relationships, explore career options, and prepare for the non-academic job market.

February 25, 2026

Navigating the Changing Job Market with May Wilson

In this companion piece, GradPro Professional Development Liaison Jonathan Landeros-Cisneros interviews Wilson to explore how employer expectations are changing, which emerging industries are seeking graduate-level talent, and what strategies students can use to position themselves effectively in this dynamic environment.

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February 23, 2026

Basic Needs Updates for Grad Students

Our office and the Basic Needs Center want to update you on how recent changes might affect your access to essential resources like food assistance, housing support and healthcare. Below you can find an outline of specific campus resources to help you.

February 20, 2026

Apply to the LA Review of Books Summer Publishing Workshop

Berkeley Ph.D. students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences are invited to apply by March 15 for consideration for one of four scholarships that cover the cost of tuition for the workshop.

February 20, 2026

Gain Experience and Make Connections in the Publishing Industry

The Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB), the Townsend Center for the Humanities, and the Graduate Division are pleased to invite applications from Berkeley Ph.D. students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences to attend LARB’s summer publishing workshop…

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February 18, 2026

GSI Center’s Workshops on Teaching Spring 2026

The GSI Center’s Workshops on Teaching for GSIs cover a wide variety of topics related to university teaching and the GSI experience. The purpose of the series is to offer GSIs, and other graduate students interested in teaching, opportunities for hands-on learning and practical discussion about pedagogy.

February 9, 2026

Spring Tax Workshops

Free tax webinars for graduate students and post docs.

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January 30, 2026

Influenza (“Flu”) Season is still Here!

It’s Not too Late to Get the Flu Shot Classes are starting back up in the middle of our influenza season, and you will likely notice people around you coughing and sneezing. A newly emerged influenza A virus strain, H3N2 subclade…

January 22, 2026

2026 Basic Needs Updates for Grad Students

Our office and the Basic Needs Center want to update you on how recent changes might affect your access to essential resources like food assistance, housing support and healthcare. Below you can find an outline of specific campus resources to help you.

January 9, 2026

Required Prevention Trainings for New Graduate Students

Email sent to new students. Essential resources, tools, and two required trainings for all incoming graduate students to help prevent and respond effectively to instances of sexual violence and harassment. Review and complete the trainings promptly.

January 8, 2026

Getting Started with Internships in Graduate School

This article distills the take-away advice from a recent GradPro panel featuring Berkeley graduate students and alumni who have successfully completed internships. Whether you want to learn what internship opportunities are available to graduate students, prepare for interviews, or learn how to maximize your internship experience, the insights of the panelists can help.

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December 11, 2025

Grad Apartments Available this Spring – Apply Now

There are still have openings for graduate students who want to live in campus apartments for the spring!

December 10, 2025

Funding opportunity: Big C Student Initiated Projects

Call for Proposals! 2025-26 Big C Student Initiated Projects Applications are due Monday, January 19, 2026, 11:59 pm Call for Proposals! 2025-26 Big C Student Initiated Projects What is the Big C? Passed by student referenda in April 2017 and renewed…

December 10, 2025

Food, Housing, and Healthcare: Updates for Grad Students

As the year ends, our office and the Basic Needs Center want to update you on how recent changes might affect your access to essential resources like food assistance, housing support and healthcare. Below you can find an outline of specific campus resources to help you.