Events Bringing postdocs together for critical conversations

Events

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs organizes a variety of career and professional development events for postdocs each year with the intention to bring the community together and have critical conversations about everything postdoc.

Upcoming Events

Careers in Research Safety

Oct 8, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Postdoc Success Talks

Pst! Listen! Postdoc Success Talks is a professional development series designed to amplify the career readiness and personal growth of postdocs (and PhDs) at the University of Kentucky. Each session spotlights practical insights and diverse career pathways—from industry to entrepreneurship, science policy, and beyond. Whether you're exploring teaching opportunities, navigating professional etiquette, or learning about fellowships and consulting, Postdoc Success Talks is your invitation to listen, learn, and launch your next step.

Postdoc Orientation

Oct 15, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Postdoc Orientation

PRISM conducts a Postdoc Orientation every second Tuesday of the month at 12:00 PM. Orientations are held in hybrid format so you can choose to attend in person or remotely when you register. The orientation is a great opportunity to learn about the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, learn about resources available to you on campus, and to build your network by meeting other postdocs at UK.

Higher Ed Opportunities at Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Nov 1–30, 2025

Postdoc Success Talks

Pst! Listen! Postdoc Success Talks is a professional development series designed to amplify the career readiness and personal growth of postdocs (and PhDs) at the University of Kentucky. Each session spotlights practical insights and diverse career pathways—from industry to entrepreneurship, science policy, and beyond. Whether you're exploring teaching opportunities, navigating professional etiquette, or learning about fellowships and consulting, Postdoc Success Talks is your invitation to listen, learn, and launch your next step.

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Past Events

Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships (Discussion)

Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

We all need mentors to support and encourage us throughout our educational and career journey. In this discussion, we will talk about the mentoring relationship in research environments with a focus on improving your relationship with your PI, finding mentors and on improving communication and interpersonal interactions. The webinar will help clarify what you need from your supervisors and mentors and address how to get what you need from these important interactions.

Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships (Webinar)

Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 – 1:30 PM

We all need mentors to support and encourage us throughout our educational and career journey. In this webinar, we will talk about the mentoring relationship in research environments with a focus on improving your relationship with your PI, finding mentors and on improving communication and interpersonal interactions. The webinar will help clarify what you need from your supervisors and mentors and address how to get what you need from these important interactions.

Developing Feedback Resilience (Discussion)

Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

We all need feedback to grow and learn but we often become defensive and are unable to learn from the feedback we receive, even if it is delivered well. In this discussion, we will talk about why receiving feedback is so difficult and explore ways to stay calm and engaged when receiving feedback. We will also talk about giving feedback in a calm and assertive way so that our voice can be heard.

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