Orientation 2.0

Learn about the offerings for UB graduate students from the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships, followed by an introduction to grant writing.

This workshop, hosted by the Career Design Center, teaches you top CV tips, how to update and rework your CV with recommended guidelines, understand common CV mistakes and how to avoid them, and how to tailor and build a stand-out CV.

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.

The Career Design Center is thrilled to offer a career and professional development skillshop for PhD candidates. This skillshop will focus on job search tips and strategies in Alt-ac careers.

Whether you are entering industry or academia, understanding the difference between a CV and a resume (and how to write them!) is essential. The Career Design Center will teach you how to compose a CV and resume and how to transition between them, depending on the requirements for the position.

Join this session hosted by the UB Alumni office. Dawn Kline, MA '01, will examine the roots of imposter syndrome, the ways it holds you back from your best self, and strategies for kicking it to the curb. This interactive workshop will include reflection activities and practical tips for reducing the impact of imposter syndrome on your life. 

This event is a chance for current students across departments to present their work to their peers and help first-year students get a look at the work going on in all the labs. If you are a first-year student, we encourage you to attend and check out all the different labs to help you find one that matches your interests. For current students whose lab is looking to take new students, this is a great opportunity to present your work to prospective students! Registration Coming Soon.

Managing your money week by week or day to day can feel like flying by the seat of your pants. However, when you’re living on a grad student stipend or postdoc salary, there’s little room for error. This workshop will show you how to realistically predict your expenses and apply timeless budgeting principles so that you can be confident in your spending choices. You will leave the workshop with a working budget and specific action steps to keep it balanced month after month.

This workshop, hosted by the Career Design Center, teaches you top CV tips, how to update and rework your CV with recommended guidelines, understand common CV mistakes and how to avoid them, and how to tailor and build a stand-out CV.

Whether you are entering industry or academia, understanding the difference between a CV and a resume (and how to write them!) is essential. The Career Design Center will teach you how to compose a CV and resume and how to transition between them, depending on the requirements for the position.

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 workshop, presented by Counseling Services, focused on strategies for navigating difficult conversations with peers, mentors, faculty and staff. Stymied by how to approach a challenging conversation with your advisor? This workshop is for you.

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!