Graduate Training Events
The list below shows the composite schedule for all currently scheduled professional development events.
If you have questions about the listed events, or would like to suggest an event, please contact Professional Development.
Note: The professional development events page focus primarily on academic and career-oriented workshops and events. For social events geared toward graduate students, we invite you to visit the programs and events hosted through Graduate Student Life or Graduate Student Government.
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- Association for Women in Science
- Center for Social Concerns
- Conflict Resolution
- English for Academic Purposes
- Ethics
- Graduate Career Services
- Graduate Student Government
- Graduate Student Life
- Graduate Professional Development
- Graduate Resilience Alliance at ND
- Graduate School
- Grants and Fellowships
- Hesburgh Libraries
- Kaneb Center
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Recruiting
- The Writing Center
Upcoming events:
| Title | Description | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Access Publishing Requirements for Federally Funded Research | Are you working on a federally funded research project? The federal government is in the process of changing public access requirements for grant-funded resea... | 10-28 | 01:30 PM |
| Drafting Accessible Documents | This practical, hands-on workshop is all about creating accessible documents from the ground up no matter where you are drafting your content. Learn essential t... | 10-29 | 10:20 AM |
| Up and Running with Google Sheets | BI stands for Business Intelligence. It refers to the processes, technologies, and tools used to gather, store, analyze, and present data in order to facilita... | 10-29 | 01:00 PM |
| Shaheen 3MT® Info Session | Effectively and concisely explain your work and why it should matter to any audience—and win up to $2,600. Using one slide and only three minutes to spe... | 10-29 | 02:00 PM |
| From Disruption to Design: Rethinking Assignments for an AI-Aware Classroom | Generative AI is transforming how students approach writing, problem-solving, and completing assignments—posing challenges to traditional assessment but also op... | 10-29 | 02:00 PM |
| Writing Data Management and Sharing Plans for Federal Grants | A workshop discussing various aspects of data management sharing topics specific to federal funding agency data management and sharing policies. We will review... | 10-30 | 01:00 PM |
| Understanding Creative Commons Licensing | We’ll demystify the different types of CC licenses. Curious about how to share your work more openly, without losing control of your rights? This interactive w... | 10-30 | 02:30 PM |
| R for Absolute Beginners | An introduction to R, a commonly used language for data and statistical analysis and visualization. This introductory workshop aims to provide a quick “swimmin... | 10-30 | 07:00 PM |
| English Conversation Table | The English Conversation Table (ECT -- formerly English Language Table) meets is a great chance to practice English with both native and non-native speakers a... | 10-31 | 05:30 PM |
| Personal Digital Preservation Basics | Our photos, recordings, and paper documents are a vital link to the past, and the information we create today has the same value. The only difference is that ... | 11-4 | 12:30 PM |
| Preparing Code for Sharing and Reuse | Learn why it’s important to annotate code, practice commenting in code, and write a README document. When we write code, it’s important to also write what the ... | 11-5 | 02:00 PM |
| Canvas Course Site Assignment Design | Enhance your Canvas course site with effective assignment design strategies. This hands-on workshop will show you how to leverage Canvas tools and CidiLabs ... | 11-5 | 02:00 PM |
| Data Organization in Spreadsheets | Good data organization is the foundation of any research project. Most researchers have data in spreadsheets, so it’s the place that many research projects start. ... | 11-5 | 04:00 PM |
| Shaheen 3MT® Info Session | Effectively and concisely explain your work and why it should matter to any audience—and win up to $2,600. Using one slide and only three minutes to spe... | 11-6 | 02:00 PM |
| AI-Augmented Reading: Rethinking Reading, Annotation, and Discussion in Our Classrooms | As AI becomes more deeply embedded in how students interact with texts, educators face an opportunity to rethink how we teach reading, annotation, and discussio... | 11-6 | 02:00 PM |
| Stata for Absolute Beginners | An introduction to Stata, a commonly used language for data and statistical analysis and visualization. This introductory workshop aims to provide a quick “swi... | 11-6 | 03:00 PM |
| Python for Absolute Beginners | Learn the very basics of using the Python programming language. Python is a popular and beginner-friendly programming language for research across disciplines.... | 11-6 | 03:00 PM |
| ArcGIS Online for Absolute Beginners | This workshop will teach you the foundations of mapping in ESRI’s ArcGIS Online, a browser-based GIS platform that allows users to create, visualize, and manipulate ... | 11-6 | 04:30 PM |
| PRESENTATION: ND Postdoc Spotlight: Showcasing Postdoctoral Scholarship Final Competition | ND POSTDOC SPOTLIGHT: Showcasing Postdoctoral Scholarhip Final Competition. The ND Postdoc Spotlight showcases the world-case research conducted by postdocto... | 11-6 | 05:00 PM |
| Artful Yoga | Artful Yoga Raclin Murphy Museum of Art Relax and recharge at the Museum during Artful Yoga. Find inspiration for your practice on the mat while surrounded b... | 11-6 | 05:30 PM |
| Which Graduate School Should I Apply To? | Curious about graduate school and want to know which program is right for you based on the research they produce? Selecting a grad school should include somet... | 11-7 | 12:30 PM |
| LECTURE: Science Exploration Series: How to Create Life...from Scratch | Science Exploration Series Hosted by the University of Notre Dame College of Science this lecture series is geared for generaly audiences with hands-on activitie... | 11-7 | 03:00 PM |
| Gathering Data from the Web Using APIs | Learn how to use APIs to harvest information from the Internet. An API (Application Programming Interface) is a tool that lets computers communicate with each ... | 11-10 | 03:00 PM |
| Introduction to Zotero (Managing Humanities Research) | Learn how to use Zotero — an open-source research tool for creating bibliographies. The open-source Zotero research tool allows scholars to create bibliographi... | 11-12 | 01:00 PM |
| HTML & CSS — Essential Training | For those who use the Web to communicate with others, a familiarity with HTML and CSS can improve the clarity and power of your communication and design, help... | 11-12 | 01:00 PM |
| Developing Accessible and Effective Media | Learn how to ensure your course media is accessible through this workshop on Developing Accessible and Effective Media, drawing expertise directly from the Offi... | 11-13 | 09:25 AM |
| EAP Workshop: Mastering Flow in Academic Writing | This workshop focuses on a crucial skill for all academic writers: creating a smooth flow. Learn practical strategies to guide the reader seamlessly from one id... | 11-13 | 01:00 PM |
| Collaborative Teaching with Colleagues | Collaborative teaching takes a variety of forms across the university, including coordinating a team of faculty who teach different sections of a course, teachi... | 11-13 | 02:00 PM |
| ND Learning Postdoctoral Program for Teaching Excellence (Session 2 of 6) | The Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence will facilitate this teaching program for postdoctoral scholars at the University of Notre Dame. Topics include reachin... | 11-14 | 09:00 AM |
| Who Is Citing Whom? | Follow the citation trail — learn how to move forward in time from older citations to uncover the latest research. Mining bibliographies to find connections in... | 11-14 | 12:30 PM |
| Introduction to GitHub and Markdown | Offered by Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Learn the basic functions of contributing to a repository and writing documents in its preferred... | 11-14 | 01:30 PM |
| English Conversation Table | The English Conversation Table (ECT -- formerly English Language Table) meets is a great chance to practice English with both native and non-native speakers a... | 11-14 | 05:30 PM |
| Shaheen 3MT® Info Session | Effectively and concisely explain your work and why it should matter to any audience—and win up to $2,600. Using one slide and only three minutes to spe... | 11-17 | 07:00 PM |
| Introduction to Zotero (Managing Humanities Research) | Learn how to use Zotero — an open-source research tool for creating bibliographies. The open-source Zotero research tool allows scholars to create bibliographi... | 11-18 | 11:00 AM |
| Cleaning Social Science Data with OpenRefine | Learn how to use OpenRefine to effectively clean and format data. A part of the data workflow is preparing the data for analysis. Some of this involves data cl... | 11-18 | 04:30 PM |
| GIS Day 2025 | Please register if you are attending any of the day's events! View the full scheduleRegistration Required Open to Faculty, Graduate Students, Postdocs... | 11-19 | 12:00 PM |
| LECTURE: The Intersection of Architecture and Social Justice by Yasmeen Lari | LECATUREThe Intersection of Architecture and Social Justice by Yasmeen Lari | 11-19 | 05:15 PM |
| English Conversation Table | The English Conversation Table (ECT -- formerly English Language Table) meets is a great chance to practice English with both native and non-native speakers a... | 11-21 | 05:30 PM |
| LECTURE: Our Universe Revealed Series: | Our Universe Revealed Lecture Series A partnership between the University of Notre Dame College of Science and the St. Joseph County Public Library. The mission ... | 12-2 | 06:30 PM |
| Shaheen 3MT® Info Session | Effectively and concisely explain your work and why it should matter to any audience—and win up to $2,600. Using one slide and only three minutes to spe... | 12-3 | 11:00 AM |
| EAP Workshop: Navigating Winter in South Bend: From Surviving to Thriving | Don't just survive winter—master it! This workshop offers practical advice on how to prepare your home, car, and wardrobe for the cold, ensuring safety and comf... | 12-3 | 11:00 AM |
| Mentoring Up - Building Research Self-Efficacy | Self-efficacy is the perceived confidence people have in their ability to perform. Increasing your research self-efficacy can increase the likelihood that you will ... | 12-3 | 11:30 AM |
| English Conversation Table | The English Conversation Table (ECT -- formerly English Language Table) meets is a great chance to practice English with both native and non-native speakers a... | 12-5 | 05:30 PM |
| Mentoring Up - Independence and Professional Development | The goal in any mentoring relationship is for the mentee to achieve independence and defining what independence looks like in a particular field and at various caree... | 12-10 | 11:30 AM |
| ND Learning Postdoctoral Program for Teaching Excellence (Session 3 of 6) | The Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence will facilitate this teaching program for postdoctoral scholars at the University of Notre Dame. Topics include reachin... | 12-12 | 09:00 AM |
| Shaheen 3MT® Info Session | Effectively and concisely explain your work and why it should matter to any audience—and win up to $2,600. Using one slide and only three minutes to spe... | 1-8 | 02:00 PM |
| Shaheen 3MT® Info Session | Effectively and concisely explain your work and why it should matter to any audience—and win up to $2,600. Using one slide and only three minutes to spe... | 1-13 | 10:00 AM |
| Shaheen 3MT® Info Session | Effectively and concisely explain your work and why it should matter to any audience—and win up to $2,600. Using one slide and only three minutes to spe... | 1-19 | 02:00 PM |
| ND Learning Postdoctoral Program for Teaching Excellence (Session 4 of 6) | The Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence will facilitate this teaching program for postdoctoral scholars at the University of Notre Dame. Topics include reachin... | 1-30 | 09:00 AM |
| Shaheen 3MT® Info Session | Effectively and concisely explain your work and why it should matter to any audience—and win up to $2,600. Using one slide and only three minutes to spe... | 1-30 | 03:00 PM |
| Shaheen 3MT® Preliminary Round: College of Arts & Letters | The ability to effectively and concisely explain your work and why it should matter to any audience—from family to fellow innovators to potential funding spon... | 2-9 | 05:00 PM |
| PRESENTATION: Shaheen Three Minute Thesis Competition - Preliminary Rounds College of of Arts and Letters | SHAHEEN THREE MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION College of Arts and Letters The Three Minute Thesis (3MT® ) competition celebrates the exciting research being conduc... | 2-9 | 05:00 PM |
| PRESENTATION: Shaheen Three Minute Thesis Competition - Preliminary Rounds College of Engineering | SHAHEEN THREE MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION College of Engineering The Three Minute Thesis (3MT® ) competition celebrates the exciting research being conducted b... | 2-10 | 05:00 PM |
| Shaheen 3MT® Preliminary Round: College of Engineering | The ability to effectively and concisely explain your work and why it should matter to any audience—from family to fellow innovators to potential funding spon... | 2-10 | 05:00 PM |
| Shaheen 3MT® Preliminary Round: Mendoza Ph.D. and Keough School | The ability to effectively and concisely explain your work and why it should matter to any audience—from family to fellow innovators to potential funding spon... | 2-11 | 05:00 PM |
| PRESENTATION: Shaheen Three Minute Thesis Competition - Preliminary Rounds Keough School for Global Affairs and Mendoza College of Business | SHAHEEN THREE MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION Keough School for Global Affairs and Mendoza College of Business The Three Minute Thesis (3MT® ) competition celebrat... | 2-11 | 05:00 PM |
| PRESENTATION: Shaheen Three Minute Thesis Competition - Preliminary Rounds College of Science | SHAHEEN THREE MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION College of Science The Three Minute Thesis (3MT® ) competition celebrates the exciting research being conducted by gr... | 2-12 | 05:00 PM |
| Shaheen 3MT® Preliminary Round: College of Science | The ability to effectively and concisely explain your work and why it should matter to any audience—from family to fellow innovators to potential funding spon... | 2-12 | 05:00 PM |
| PRESENTATION: Shaheen Three-Minute Thesis Competition Finals | SHAHEEN THREE-MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION Finals The Three Minute Thesis (3MT® ) competition celebrates the exciting research being conducted by graduate stude... | 2-25 | 05:00 PM |
| ART EXHIBITION: Solarium Gallery | SOLARIUM GALLERY EXHIBITION The Solarium Gallery Show is a Graduate School tradition that celebrates the creative side of graduate studies by featuring the works... | 3-4 | 03:00 PM |
| ND Learning Postdoctoral Program for Teaching Excellence (Session 5 of 6) | The Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence will facilitate this teaching program for postdoctoral scholars at the University of Notre Dame. Topics include reachin... | 3-6 | 09:00 AM |
| PERFORMANCE: Moving Through: A Site-Specific Performance Present | PERMORMANCEMoving Through: A Site-Specific Performance Present Brendan Fernandes’s Moving Through is a site-specific work that will be performed by six dancers... | 4-13 | 02:30 PM |
| ND Learning Postdoctoral Program for Teaching Excellence (Session 6 of 6) | The Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence will facilitate this teaching program for postdoctoral scholars at the University of Notre Dame. Topics include reachin... | 4-17 | 09:00 AM |
| KEYNOTE SPEAKER: The Art of Encounter | The ART of ENCOUNTER Spring Symposium Keynote Speaker: Pádraig Ó Tuama Raclin Murphy Museum of Art Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet, theologian, c... | 4-23 | 12:00 AM |
| SYMPOSIUM: The Art of Encounter | The ART of ENCOUNTER Spring Symposium Raclin Murphy Museum of Art This symposium seeks to stimulate dialogue that connects scholarly study with the lived exp... | 4-24 | 12:00 AM |
