Archived Events

Celebrate with us at the 2026 Postdoctoral Research Symposium! Join us for a full day of postdoctoral research presentations, networking, and scholarly exchange. Enjoy opportunities to connect with fellow postdocs and faculty while showcasing innovative research across all departments… Read More

The PhD Plus team in collaboration with the UVA Postdoc Association brings you a series that has been specifically designed to support postdocs who are preparing to give a broad range of research presentations at conferences and specifically at the 2026 Postdoctoral Research Symposium.

Bordering and Belonging: How We Build Community in Schools, Universities, and Beyond 

Event Description: Belonging grows through everyday actions—how we listen, how we teach, and how we care for one another in shared spaces. This talk explores how schools, universities, and… Read More

The PhD Plus team in collaboration with the UVA Postdoc Association brings you a series that has been specifically designed to support postdocs who are preparing to give a broad range of research presentations at conferences and specifically at the 2026 Postdoctoral Research Symposium.

First Wednesday of the month, 7:45–8:45 a.m, starting March 4th. 

A casual monthly opportunity to stop by, grab a cup of coffee and some refreshments, and chat about research with Vice President for Research, Lori McMahon and the Associate Vice-Provost for Graduate and Postdoc Affairs… Read More

APPLY NOW for the summer award cycle for the Professional Development Award!

The PhD Plus Professional Development Award supports graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who seek funds with awards of up to $3,000 to engage in career-related activities that build skills, competencies,… Read More

Class duration will be 2-3 hours (in-person session).

Note: Spots are limited to 12 participants. Registration is first come, first served.

Please sign up only if you are confident you can attend and complete the required modules before the class. The pre-work takes… Read More

The PhD Plus team in collaboration with the UVA Postdoc Association brings you a series that has been specifically designed to support postdocs who are preparing to give a broad range of research presentations at conferences and specifically at the 2026 Postdoctoral Research Symposium.

Join us for a Postdoc Happy Hour on Thursday, January 29th from 6:00–8:00 PM at Kardinal Hall in Charlottesville.This is a great chance to unwind, connect with fellow postdocs, and enjoy some appetizers provided.

Hosted by the… Read More

Join the UVA Postdoc Association’s Professional Development Committee and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs for our Café Series: Computational Experts. Andrea Denton (Research and Data Services Manager, Health Sciences Library), Clay Ford (Manager, UVA Library StatLab),… Read More

EMRG Book Club this January! Join us for the first Postdoc Book Club of 2026. Even if you have not read the book, swing by for some snacks and conversation, and to help us pick our next read! RSVP with the QR code!  

📆Jan. 20th

⏰12:00-1:00… Read More

The UVA Postdoc Association’s Community Building Committee and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs invite postdocs to join us for a trip to Colonial Williamsburg

The UVA Postdoc Association’s Professional Development Committee invites all UVA postdocs to our next Expert Series event on U.S. immigration pathways. Timothy White (UVA HR Immigration Services Manager) and Polly Lawson (Responsible Officer for the J-1 Program and International Student and… Read More