Past Events

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 😊

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.

Postdoc Happy Hour

Nov 12, 2024, 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

Oct 8, 2024, 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 😊

Unwind and Socialize

Sep 10, 2024, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Join us to connect, share drinks, eat pizza, and foster community!

Unwind and Socialize

Aug 13, 2024, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Join us to connect, share drinks, eat pizza, and foster community!

2024 Summer Networking Event

Aug 3, 2024, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Summer is here! Come join your fellow postdocs for an afternoon of networking fun! You will have the opportunity to learn about SOPS activities, meet the executive committee members, and mingle with other postdocs and friends. Family & friends are welcome! Food by Athenian Grill will be provided! Please register below. Please note that we will close the registration on July 29, 2024 to allow ample time for the caterer to prepare our feast!

Unwind and Socialize

Jul 9, 2024, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Join us to connect, share drinks, eat pizza, and foster community!

Unwind and Socialize

Jun 11, 2024, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Join us to connect, share drinks, eat pizza, and foster community!