Events

The Society of Postdoctoral Scholars organizes a variety of events for postdocs each year with the intention to bring the community together and have critical conversations about everything postdoc.

Upcoming Events

Postdoc Happy Hour

Jan 14, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, eat pizza, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊

Postdoc Happy Hour

Feb 11, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, eat pizza, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊

Postdoc Happy Hour

Mar 11, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, eat pizza, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊

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Past Events

The Society of Postdoctoral Scholars (SOPS) invites you all to a year end Holiday Celebration. The event is open to all postdoctoral scholars and their family members (including children). The event will be filled with fun activities like cookies and ornament decoration, Christmas tree, karaoke, and potluck. Pizza and drinks will be provided in addition to the potluck.

Postdoc Happy Hour

Dec 10, 2024, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, eat pizza, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊

Beyond Academia: Key Career Resources for UK Post-Docs

Nov 21, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Transitioning from academia to a non-academic career can be challenging, but with the right resources, it’s entirely achievable. In this session, Beyond Academia: Key Career Resources for UK Post-Docs, we’ll introduce you to valuable tools, resources, and opportunities to help you feel confident in this career transition. You’ll gain insights into industry trends, job search strategies, and how to translate your academic experience into non-academic roles in fields like business, government, and the nonprofit sector.

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