Past Events

Postdoc Happy Hour

Oct 22, 2025, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

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

For National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we are hosting a special Postdoc Happy Hour! Join your fellow postdocs to celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week! Connect, grab a drink, share a snack, and foster community! No expectations, just show up and be yourself 😊

Postdoc Happy Hour

Sep 9, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

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

2025 Annual Research & Career Symposium

Sep 8, 2025, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The Society of Postdoctoral Scholars, in collaboration with PRISM, hosts an Annual Research & Career Symposium to showcase the work of UK postdoctoral scholars and fellows, promote networking among the UK research community, and encourage discussions on career paths for postdocs and PhD students.

2025 Summer Networking Event

Aug 23, 2025, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Come join your fellow postdocs for an afternoon of community building, networking, and fun! You will have the opportunity to meet the SOPS executive committee members, learn about SOPS activities, and mingle with other postdocs and friends. Family & friends are welcome! To help us plan catering and activities, please register below before August 19, 2025 at midnight!

Postdoc Happy Hour

Aug 12, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

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

Grantseeking for Postdocs

Jul 24, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Essential Skills and Strategies for Navigating the Funding Landscape Join Lou Hurst, Sr. Proposal Development Officer, to learn essential skills and strategies for navigating the postdoc funding landscape. She will cover the fundamentals of how grants work, teach us how to research and understand funders' perspectives and priorities, and give advice for crafting a competitive proposal in the current landscape. She will also bring tips for finding suitable funders for your research, featuring specific postdoc funding opportunities.