Celebrate Postdocs at UNC! Join us for National Postdoc Appreciation Week, September 15–19, 2025 – a week of events recognizing the research, innovation, and impact of more than 1000 postdocs across campus. National Postdoc Appreciation Week is a nationwide celebration that honors the vital contributions postdoctoral scholars make to research, teaching, and innovation. At UNC-Chapel Hill, ... Read more
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| 0 events, | 3 events, - Kick off National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2025 with a fun and relaxing noon break on the Genetic Medicine Lawn! On Monday, enjoy coffee, pastries, and lighthearted games while connecting with fellow postdocs across campus. It’s a great chance to step away from research, meet new colleagues, and start the week of celebrations on a high note. All postdocs are welcome! - Elevate your professional image with this FREE headshot session for UNC postdocs! A professionally captured image can leave a memorable mark on colleagues, hiring managers, and potential employers. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your portfolio! Spaces are limited so please sign up soon for one of the four sessions between 02:00-03:00 PM on Monday September ... Read more | 3 events, - Join ISSS and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for an informal drop-in during National Postdoc Appreciation Week. Join us to meet your international scholar advisor, the director of ISSS, and enjoy a cup of coffee. Please note general questions will be answered, some inquiries may require a more thorough 1:1 meeting with your international scholar advisor. ... Read more - Lymphatic vessels run parallel with blood vessels in our body and are critical for maintaining our health. For centuries, the lymphatic system has been overlooked and understudied. Yet, lymphatic diseases, such as lymphedema, affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide without effective treatment options. In this talk, Drs. Yanna Tian and Laszlo Balint provide insight into ... Read more | 4 events, - Kick off the day with the Postdoc Appreciation Breakfast, generously sponsored by the Biomedical Science Training and Research (BioSTAR) Office, formerly known as the School of Medicine’s Office of Graduate Education in Bioinformatics. Enjoy a hot breakfast, fresh coffee, and connect with fellow postdocs as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2025. Breakfast will be ... Read more - Despite our best efforts, life can sometimes take us by surprise. Whether you are faced with disappointments and challenges at work, in your personal life, or in a job search, how you handle them can make a difference in your mood and outlook. Join us for an overview of how resilience can strengthen your resolve ... Read more - All UNC-CH postdocs are invited to a free screening of the Morehead Planetarium show Messengers of Time and Space, which will be followed by a live tour of the Carolina night sky. Families are welcome to attend. Please arrive by 4:45 PM, as the show will begin promptly at 5:00 PM. Late entries cannot be admitted ... Read more | 3 events, - The POSTDOC READINESS to ENTER the PROFESSORSHIP PROGRAM (PREPP) is a professional development initiative designed to equip postdoctoral scholars with the knowledge, skills, and insights necessary to successfully transition into faculty positions. Established and coordinated by the North Carolina State University Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, co-sponsored by UNC-CH and other System Schools, PREPP aims to ... Read more - This online panel of speakers from throughout the country will discuss diverse, non-academic career paths for PhDs and postdocs in the social sciences. Speakers will share tips for getting the most out of your social science postdoc, reflect on how they navigated the job market, and explore their views on what skills social scientists need ... Read more | 3 events, - Join the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for the biggest event of National Postdoc Appreciation Week: the annual UNC Postdoc Appreciation Luncheon! From 12:00-1:00 PM on Friday 19th September, a FREE lunch will be served for all UNC postdocs at the FedEx Global Education Center! Please note, registration is required by Sept 17th and a valid ... Read more - Once per year, the heavenly bodies align to mark the threshold through which postdocs can finally become appreciated nation-wide. In celebration of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, the PDAs of UNC-CH, Duke, ECU, and NCSU cross the threshold together and extend a warm welcome to you all to join us for a Cross-Triangle BBQ on Saturday, September 20th! Friends and family are welcome! ... Read more | 1 event, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, - To provide an update on the dynamic federal research funding landscape, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) invites all members of the research community to a session of OVCR Office Hours, an open forum on research operations and administration. - Speakers from the Union of Concerned Scientists will discuss how independent science and analysis can and should inform public policy to secure equitable and impactful policy outcomes for people and the planet. They’ll share their experience in engaging scientists, engineers, public health professionals, social scientists in science advocacy. Speaker: Ceci Nakamura, senior organizer, Union of Concerned ... Read more | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
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