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Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at The University of Texas at Austin are changing the world. They're transforming health care through research and technology, working to find energy solutions and helping to deepen our sense of history and culture. What will you do at UT Austin?
Get Involved as a Grad Student
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) at UT Austin serves as the voice of graduate students to UT administrators, staff and faculty, as well as to the Texas Legislature. The GSA provides a plethora of opportunities to enrich the graduate student experience at UT.
You can get involved by attending GSA meetings every other week during the fall and spring in the Legislative Assembly Room in WCP 2.302 or via Zoom. Visit the GSA website to learn more.
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@utaustingradschoolJoin us for Qualitative Research Night for Master’s, Ph.D. students and Postdocs
🗓 Tuesday, February 24, 2026
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
📍 Glickman Conference Center
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@utaustingradschoolOur CONNECT Spring 2026 Cohort has officially launched! The cohort launched with sessions for fellows and community organizations, and 25 individual project kickoff meetings.
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@utaustingradschoolCalling Texas Writers: Applications are now open for the Dobie Paisano Writing Fellowships in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027!
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@utaustingradschoolKhamron Micheals’s research is heavily informed by his experience at the bedside, working as a respiratory therapist for those with severe pulmonary diseases.
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@utaustingradschoolWhat a semester! ✨ The Office of Career and Life Design had the privilege of partnering with so many incredible offices across campus and employers throughout Austin to guide graduate students and postdocs along their career journeys.
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@utaustingradschoolAmidst the opioid overdose crisis, third-year Ph.D. student Jake Samora has been conducting community-engaged research with people who use drugs (PWUD) and providers of substance use disorder services, a challenge further complicated by pandemic-related disruptions.
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@utaustingradschoolThank you to Summer Salazar for hosting the Office of Career and Life Design’s Business and Etiquette Dinner at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center earlier this month.
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@utaustingradschool“I’m interested in how we can design and talk about technology in ways that benefit society while staying practical and effective,” Jeewon (Joanne) Kim, third-year Ph.D. candidate @txadpr @texasmoody, said.
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@utaustingradschoolWith his screenplay "Polar Night”, screenwriting M.F.A. student Aaron Lopez represents @utexasrtf @texasmoody as one of ten semifinalists in the 2025 Humanitas College Drama Awards.
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Life in Austin
Life in Austin is like no other. Experience live music, film and art, take a dip in the spring-fed waters of Barton Springs Pool or a hike along the Greenbelt, enjoy year-round sunshine and sample some of the best food in Texas.Graduate Student Events
View all EventsEvent StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday March 3, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmLocation:VirtualGet ready to build your research pitch - no matter where you're starting - by joining one of our Empower Your Research Pitch & Research Communication Practice Studios!Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday March 3, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABCThis workshop covers key strategies for negotiating job offers and compensation so you can approach conversations with clarity and professionalism.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday March 3, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABCLearn more about the Empower Your Research Pitch competition during this info session. Empower Your Research Pitch is a campus-wide research communication competition open to students and postdocs in all programs.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday March 4, 2026, 10:30 am - 11:30 amLocation:George I. Sánchez Bldg (SZB) 3.3222As part of the Teaching with AI workshop series, explore how current AI tools can support active and discovery-based learning.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday March 4, 2026, 11:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation:VirtualJoin us for a virtual career expo, hosted by the Graduate Career Consortium, to connect STEM, Humanities and Social Sciences advanced degree students and alumni to employers for networking and recruitment. Interact real time via live chat sessions and meet employers seeking candidates with advanced degrees.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday March 4, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmThrough hands-on activities and discussion, this workshop will introduce you to student-centered grading practices and some time-saving tips for managing your workload.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday March 4, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABCLearn more about the Empower Your Research Pitch competition during this info session. Empower Your Research Pitch is a campus-wide research communication competition open to students and postdocs in all programs.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday March 4, 2026, 5:15 pm - 6:00 pmLocation:VirtualLearn how to network effectively and build meaningful, two-way relationships at upcoming industry site visits in this interactive virtual workshop. Identify where you can add value, refine your messaging and practice strategies to connect.
