The @UVA Postdoctoral Association | Bringing postdocs together across Grounds for career development, community building and diversity & community outreach
Postdoc life is better with friends (and snacks). Come join us for the monthly Postdoc Happy Hour, an evening of new & old friends, free appetizers, and fun activities!
The UVA PhD Plus office is co-hosting a workshop series with UVA research conference and symposium partners to help grad students and postdocs strengthen their research presentation skills.
Register now to attend sessions designed to improve your research presentation skills!
Registration for the 2026 Postdoctoral Research Symposium is open!
April 17, 2026
Contemplative Commons, Charlottesville, VA
Lightning talks, research showcase competitions with cash prizes, career development workshops, networking, and more.
Register below!
#postdoc#uva
Join fellow UVA postdocs for an International Potluck at the International Center.
January 24 | 3–5 PM
Lorna Sundberg International Center
Bring a dish or dessert from your culture, or simply join us for good company and conversation.
Register via the QR code or link below.
Happy New Year! Start 2026 by investing in your professional development.
Join us for the Postdoc Café Series
January 21 | 12–1 PM |
Learn about computational training resources at UVA from experts at the Library StatLab, HS Library, and LB-Scholars Lab.
Register via the QR code
✨ Explore Colonial Williamsburg with us! ✨
Join the UVA Postdoc Association on Dec 13th for a full day of history, holiday vibes, and fireworks! 🎆
📍 Meet at the AFC – snacks/light lunch included
🕚 11:00 AM–9:30 PM
🎟 Limited tickets! Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP.
Friendly reminder! Our Postdoc Hike at Sugar Hollow Reservoir – North Fork Moormans River Trail is this Sunday, Nov 16. A few bus spots are still open!
🕚 11:00 AM departure
📍 AFC Parking Lot
🔗 Register: https://t.co/QG81xhZPIO
Trail info: https://t.co/n3IzgaIC74
🥂 Join us for Postdoc Happy Hour!
🗓️ Thurs, Nov 20 | 🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Kardinal Hall, Charlottesville
🍴 Appetizers provided!
Connect, relax, and celebrate with fellow postdocs.
Hosted by @UVA PDA & OGPA 💙🧡
👉 RSVP via the QR code below!
#UVAPostdocs#PostdocLife#UVAResearch
☕ Join us for UVA’s Postdoc Café Series: Experts!
Featuring Dr. Fatima Saldaña Morales, Assistant Director for Postdoctoral Affairs.
📅 Nov 7 | 🕛 12–1 pm | 📍 Newcomb Hall, Rm 236
Connect, learn, and grow with the postdoc community!
#UVAPostdocs#AcademicLife
Join us at the Virginia Film Festival 🎬
Watch Rental Family (starring Brendan Fraser) and stay for a discussion with director HIKARI!
📅 Oct 26 | 🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Paramount Theater
🎟️ Register here ⬇️
https://t.co/UeMYpTu3oa
#VAFF#RentalFamily#FilmFestival
Postdocs — it’s time to unwind! 🍕
Join us for a Postdoc Happy Hour with free appetizers at PI-NAPO Pizzeria this Thursday, Oct 30, 5–7 PM.
Hosted by @UVA_PDA and OGPA.
📍2115 Jefferson Park Ave
#UVAPostdocs#PostdocLife#UVA
📢 Calling all UVA Postdocs!
The UVA OGPA is launching the first-ever, university-wide survey for postdoctoral scholars at UVA. 🎉
Your voice matters — the more participation we have, the stronger the impact!
👉 Take the survey here: https://t.co/gyhzEwf3F8