Orientation 2.0

Did you know that Grammarly is now infused with generative AI technology that actually composes text and will get flagged by Turnitin as AI-created? Many tools you may have commonly used in the past now have generative properties that, depending on your instructor’s rules, can cross the line into academic dishonesty. This workshop will address how you can uphold UB’s high standards for academic integrity in this new landscape.

Learn how your relationship with money can be critical to managing your finances. Hear about the psychology of money and how it relates to your spending behaviors, financial goal setting, and how a spending plan (i.e., budget) is the proper foundation for building long-term financial security. Start early to build a solid financial future by maintaining healthy behaviors around money and building a spending plan for you.

The Graduate School has partnered with the Graduate Student Association and the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars to provide a series of workshops dedicated to productivity.

Craving approaches to help maximize your productivity without burning out? Join Productivity Coach Dr. Kate Henry to learn tools to improve your time management, develop realistic timelines for your projects, and increase your focus as you progress on your scholarly projects. You’ll leave the workshop with next steps you can apply to your current and future schedules and goals.

Completion an Individual Development Plan (IDP) helps doctoral students assess their skills, strengths and goals and align them with actionable steps to achieve academic and professional success. An IDP helps doctoral students, and their advisors communicate annual plans for acquiring disciplinary knowledge, research and analytical skills, and professional development and career skills. At the end of the year, the IDP provides a framework for assessing progress in those areas. The Graduate School is hosting this workshop for doctoral students the help prepare their IDP.

Are you preparing to publish your research but unsure where to start? Join neuroscientist and science communicator Dr. Ben Rein for a workshop designed specifically for graduate students and postdocs. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider tips and learn how to share your work with both academic and public audiences!

Join the University at Buffalo Graduate School at the M&T Third Friday at the Buffalo History Museum. The Graduate School will be hosting a table with professional development information and free refreshments for UB Graduate Students and postdocs. The Museum admission will be free through the generosity of M&T Bank.

Learn how to move beyond showing data in a graph and tell a story with your data visualization. Analyzing data and telling stories with the results is key to transforming data into information that can be used to drive better decision-making.

Engage in this virtual session with Claire Stroh Petrie, where we’ll discuss using LinkedIn to grow your personal and professional brand. Whether your goal is to learn, find professional development opportunities, network, find a new job, or all of the above, Claire’s framework will help you grow your network and attract opportunities.

This session, open to all graduate students and postdocs, offers time to work on your résumé, CV, cover letter or other job application materials—with a career coach available to answer questions as they come up. We'll start with a few tips and best practices, then you'll have dedicated time to polish your documents.

From workshops to seminars to world-renowned speakers, there are hundreds of opportunities to learn and network at UB. Take a look at our upcoming events, designed specifically for our graduate and professional student population.

Be sure to visit UB’s central events calendar for a comprehensive list of what is happening at UB, including conferences, lectures, meetings, seminars, sporting events, and much more.

The University at Buffalo and the Jacobs School offer a wide variety of resources for students from academic support to student life and wellness. We’ve compiled a list of recommended resources for you to check out!