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GradACTS Event Portal

The University of Alabama Graduate School is dedicated to supporting your academic and professional success through GradACTS, a comprehensive program offering workshops, training, speakers, and resources to help prepare you for your career.

GradACTS also connects you with internship and project management opportunities that enhance your coursework and boost your experience, giving you an edge over your peers. Explore our events portal for a full list of workshops, seminars, conferences, cultural events, and grant opportunities.

GradACTS Upcoming Workshops

GradACTS Ongoing Series

Graduate Teaching Assistant Training

In partnership with the Graduate School, the UA Teaching Academy offers a series of graduate teaching workshops to build foundational instructional skills. Each workshop focuses on one of three core teaching domains – instructional methods, assessment or instructional technology. GTAs can earn digital badges in each of these three domains by attending three workshops and completing a required deliverable.

CREST Training Series

The Compliance and Research Ethics for Science and Technology (CREST) Series takes an innovative approach to RCR training by providing University of Alabama investigators with a series of enrichment opportunities intended to promote and maintain a culture of ethical research and innovation. CREST Series webinars are typically one hour long and open to all UA students, faculty, and staff.

Graduate Write Night

In partnership with the Writing Center, join us for Write Night at Gorgas Library, held bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 6-8 PM! this event offers a supportive environment where graduate students can focus on their writing projects. Tutors will be available to provide feedback and guidance, helping you refine your work and stay on track. Whether you’re working on a dissertation, thesis, or any other writing task, Write Night is the perfect space to make progress.

Graduate Student Support Group

Join our Graduate Student Support Group, hosted in partnership with the Counseling Center! This small group provides a safe and supportive space to connect with fellow graduate students and share experiences. Whether you’re managing stress, academic challenges, or just need a place to talk, we’re here to help. The group meets every Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. All graduate students are welcome!

External Events

Beyond the Professoriate

These events allow you to learn directly from the Beyond the Professoriate team. They’ll share a research-informed curriculum to help you learn proven strategies for your job search in and beyond the professoriate. To log in simply visit Beyond Prof’s Career Training Platform, select “University of Alabama”, and enter your institutional login information.

How to Write a Resume That Hiring Managers Will Read

November 6th, 11:00am -11:45am

PhDs and postdocs often create resumes focused on academic accomplishments, which don’t appeal to hiring managers, but this workshop will teach you how to craft a resume that emphasizes your problem-solving skills to increase your chances of getting an interview.

How to Prepare for a 1st Round Interview for a Faculty Job

November 20th, 11:00 – 11:45 am

This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who want to learn about the typical format of a first-round interview, the types of questions to expect, and how to answer them in a way that makes them stand out as candidates.

NCFDD

These events allow you to learn directly from the Beyond the Professoriate team. They’ll share a research-informed curriculum to help you learn proven strategies for your job search in and beyond the professoriate. To access NCFDD, click here, select “The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa” from the drop-down, choose “Activate my Membership,” complete the registration form with your campus email, and follow the confirmation email to activate your account.

Weekly Wrap-Up: Reflections & Planning for Success

November 8th, 3:00pm – 4:30pm

NCFDD will set some time aside with you to wrap up your week and plan your next one. NCFDD wants you to be as successful as you can be at the start of each week so why not plan everything together.

How to Manage Stress & the Haters in Your Midst

November 14th, 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Explore the impact of unmanaged stress and negativity in academic life. Identify common stressors and learn concrete strategies for managing the physical, emotional, and mental effects of stress.

Virtual Writing Session

November 12th, 9:00am- 10:30am

Join NCFDD for a daily writing session on Zoom! Professor Carlita Favero (Ursinus College) will give a brief intro, followed by 30 minutes of writing and closing reflections.

Mentoring Matters

November 19th, 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Mentoring is key to faculty success, job satisfaction, and career growth, but building effective programs can be tough. In this 75-minute live panel, NCFDD will showcase how three universities have successfully developed and maintained mentoring programs on their campuses.

Humanities PhDs at Work: Career Insightsfrom Former Postdocs

Humanities PhDs at Work: Career Insightsfrom Former Postdocs

PracticeThis virtual panel will feature former humanities postdocs who will share their career journeys, challenges, and successes after completing their postdoctoral training. Panelists will offer insights into their current roles, provide advice for navigating diverse career paths, and answer questions collected from participants in advance. Please join us for this valuable opportunity to hear firsthand experiences and gain practical advice for shaping your career beyond the postdoc stage.