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

Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Friday July 10, 2026, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:Texas Union Santa Rita Suite
Join the UT Austin Postdoctoral Association for food, games, and a guided wellness drumming session to unwind and connect with your fellow postdocs.
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Wednesday July 15, 2026, 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location:UTHA/Dell Medical School, Health Discovery Building
Upcoming HR Event
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Tuesday July 21, 2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:Main Campus, Gregory Gym
Upcoming HR Event
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Thursday July 23, 2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:Pickle Research Campus, Commons Conference Center
Upcoming HR Event
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Monday September 14, 2026, 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Location: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.