Events and Workshops

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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs invites you to join us at signature events, such as the Postdoc Research Symposium, and workshops specifically for postdoctoral scholars.

Our office also maintains an event calendar of programming directed towards postdocs. 

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UT System Postdoctoral Symposium

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is proud to host the third University of Texas System Postdoc Research Symposium on September 14, 2026 on the UT Austin campus.

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Postdoc Appreciation Week

National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week is recognized annually on the third week in September, and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is excited to celebrate postdocs during this week.

Event Calendar

UT System Postdoctoral Research Symposium: Success in a Dynamic Research Landscape

Event Status
Scheduled
Monday September 14, 2026, 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Texas Union Santa Rita Suite
This event will bring postdocs, faculty and leaders from the University of Texas System together to promote postdoctoral research contributions to higher education and the broader research enterprise.

Lunch Workshop-From Challenge to Solution (Problem solving and decision making)

Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday October 29, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Texas Union Quadrangle Room
Strengthen your problem-solving and decision-making skills

Lunch Workshop-Project Management 101 (Organizing, planning and prioritizing)

Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday November 19, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Texas Union Eastwoods Room
Strong project management skills help professionals move ideas from concept to completion

Lunch Workshop-Using AI as a Collaborative Tool in Communication (Communications/Information Literacy)

Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday December 17, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Texas Union Quadrangle Room
The ability to critically question, evaluate, and verify information is becoming increasingly essential