Orientation 2.0

Join Productivity Coach Dr. Kate Henry for the first workshop in a two-part workshop series on practical skills for academics both in school and on the job. During the workshop, we will learn why, when, and how to apply tools to make productivity practices more efficient, with a focus on using prioritization and time blocking to manage distractions and set boundaries.

Join Productivity Coach Dr. Kate Henry for the second workshop in a two-part workshop series on practical skills for academics both in school and on the job. During the workshops, we’ll learn how to develop goal setting practices to manage workflows on our own and within teams. Workshop attendees will learn practical methods for prioritizing, communicating with colleagues and co-workers, and documenting their work to increase efficiency and contribute to team and company productivity norms.

Join us for an event hosted by our Graduate Student Ambassadors! Hear directly from professionals who have successfully transitioned into exciting post-graduate careers outside of academia: Management & Administration, Non-Academic Research, and Science Writing & Communication. Registration coming soon!

Join the University at Buffalo Graduate School at the M&T First Friday at the Buffalo AKG 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 Pay-What-You-Wish (onsite only, advance ticketing not available).

Every first Friday of the month, the community is invited to attend a special evening at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum filled with interactive art events and activities inspired by our exhibitions and the works on view.

Does the blinking cursor on a blank Word doc make your stomach sink? Join Dr. Katy Peplin of Thrive PhD and Productivity Coach Dr. Kate Henry for Structure as a Path to Sustainability, a one-stop shop for overcoming overwhelm and lighting the way towards completing your next self-directed writing project. After this 4-hour session, you will leave with a personalized productivity plan, a repeatable project template, and deeper clarity on how to structure your days with more compassion and flexibility so you can make progress on your terms.

This competition provides a unique opportunity for you (or your research team if a group submission) to convey your work through the images you capture, making complex concepts more accessible and engaging to a broader audience. This competition is open to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars from all disciplines, and we encourage submissions that embrace a variety of artistic mediums, including but not limited to photographs, illustrations, visualizations, renderings, and anything produced while performing research. Compete for prize money, discuss your research with others, and get recognized at a celebratory event on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. at the Buffalo Museum of Science, where winners will be announced, and your photo will be on display. The deadline to submit is Monday, March 10, at 11:59 p.m. 

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!