2025 Postdoc Appreciation Week
The 2025 Postdoc Appreciation Week at the 海角社区 will take place from September 15 to 18, 2025!
We encourage you to sign up and attend these events and be part of the celebrations tailored specifically for postdoctoral fellows.
Postdoctoral Scholar Onboarding
Monday, September 15 | 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Cascade and Orion Rooms
Lower Level, , North Campus
Begin your postdoctoral journey at the 海角社区. This event, organized by the GPS Professional Development Team, is your opportunity to connect with fellow postdocs, meet campus service providers and explore resources to support your academic and professional success.
Agenda:
- 1:30 - 2:00 pm | Welcome from GPS and the PDFA
- 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Service Provider Info Fair and Mixer – Refreshments provided
- 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Career Workshop: Industry and Academic Interview Skills
PDFA Annual General Meeting and Dinner
Wednesday, September 17 | 5:00 pm
Maple Leaf Room, , 11613 87 Ave NW
Join us for the PDFA Annual General Meeting—a great opportunity to learn more about the Postdoctoral Fellows Association, meet the executive board, explore our mission and initiatives, and review the annual budget.
Enjoy insightful discussions and connect with fellow postdocs over a delicious dinner provided at the event.
All postdoctoral fellows are welcome (please bring identification or your OneCard so we can confirm your PDFA membership for the AGM). We look forward to seeing you there!
Please by Wednesday, September 3.
PDFA Research Day
Thursday, September 18 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Online on Zoom
Showcase your work. Connect with peers. Inspire new ideas.
Join us online for the 2025 PDFA Research Day, a celebration of the incredible research being conducted by postdoctoral fellows across all disciplines. This is a unique opportunity to present your research, engage in interdisciplinary discussions, and build valuable connections within the postdoc community.
Research Day will include 3-minute speed talks from 海角社区 postdocs, followed by 2 minutes for Q&A. There will be awards for the best speed talks!
Whether you're presenting or attending, don't miss this chance to support and be inspired by your fellow researchers.
The is now open!
The deadline for abstract submission is Friday, September 12.