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

Etiquette Workshop

Jan 22, 2025, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

The Society of Postdoctoral Scholars (SOPS) is hosting an Etiquette Workshop on January 22, 2025 (6-7 PM) for all postdoctoral scholars and fellows. The workshop will aim at teaching table manners, dining etiquette, dressing appropriately for formal occasions and familiarizing yourself with table settings.

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

Postdoc Happy Hour

Jan 14, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Special guest: Ilhem Messaoudi, Acting Vice President for Research! Dr. Messaoudi is joining us for a listening session and to discuss how we can increase postdoc support at the University of Kentucky. This is a great opportunity to connect with university leadership and learn from a seasoned researcher. As always, join your fellow postdocs to connect, share drinks, eat pizza, and foster community!

Holiday Celebration

Dec 14, 2024, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

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 😊

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