Past Events

Are you a graduate student or postdoc managing one or more chronic illness(es)? This interactive workshop series will help you discover practical strategies to reduce the extra “communication work” – that draining process of constantly explaining health issues, negotiating accommodations, and coordinating medical tasks. Plus, complete both days + three short surveys for a chance to win one of twenty $50 Amazon gift cards!

Are you a graduate student or postdoc who finds traditional networking events overwhelming? Join us for "Networking for Introverts," a unique event designed to create a comfortable and supportive environment for building professional connections.

Are you back in school to move into a new career? Thinking of leaving academia for industry? Worried your first job out of school won't be what you want? Join the Office of Career and Life Design and AlertMedia to learn how to turn any job into a career you'll love.

Join us for a lunch & workshop series this semester for hopeful/soon-to-be/already-parents/caregivers who are graduate students and postdocs.

Are you a graduate student or postdoc looking to enhance your LinkedIn profile? Come to our interactive LinkedIn Lab event! Pair up with peers to review and improve your LinkedIn profiles, and get expert advice on crafting a compelling headline, summary, and experience sections that highlight your skills and achievements.

Back by popular demand! Learn how to ace technical interviews for graduate-level roles in software engineering, data science, hardware engineering, and product management in this interactive workshop with Microsoft hiring managers and UT alumni, hosted at Microsoft’s Austin Office.

Are you a graduate student or postdoc interested in a career in culture, literature and the arts? Come meet with alumni and recruiters in a relaxed, open environment during our networking event.

Join us for the third and final round of the Empower Your Pitch competition and stay to celebrate our participants! The stage is set for a live, in-person contest at the Office of Career and Life Design.

Join us for this alumni panel event and hear from advanced degrees who pursued careers in museums.

Curious about how to land a job at a museum? Join us for a panel discussion with recent UT Ph.D. alumni who work at museums across the country. They'll share insights on their career trajectories, the skills from the PhD that helped them secure their current roles, and advice on translating their work outside of academia.