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Come take a look at the Winter 2024 events and workshops hosted by the Graduate Student Resource Center! We've got loads of activities planned including a brand-new Public Speaking Certificate Program, funding support, international student events, and our annual Grad Slam Showcase.

The UCSB Library is hosting a series of events regarding open access publishing. Come learn about publishing, funding, and the UC's transformative agreement in this series of Library forums.

The University of New Hampshire is looking for underrepresented postdocs across 4 different openings in various STEM fields. Learn about opportunities available through their Postdoctoral Diversity and Innovation Scholars program. Applications close on January 15.

The UCSB Library is now seeking a full-time Data Science Community Lead to help train the scientists of the future. Learn more about the position and how you can apply!

The Humanities Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow for Humanities Without Walls for a two-year appointment commencing Fall 2024.

The National Science Foundation is seeking public input from graduate students to develop equitable public access plans for federally-funded research publications.

The Graduate Division at UC Santa Barbara seeks an enthusiastic and dynamic professional to fill the role of Assistant Director for Graduate Student Professional Development. The Assistant Director plans and implements a program focused on academic and professional skills development for UCSB’s diverse graduate student population. For full consideration, please apply by Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Learn more about the Certificate in Inclusive Teaching as well as the DEI Discussions reading group from Instructional Development. Both of these offerings will be available in Winter 2024 for those who want to engage in discussions and training around diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Help the UCSB Office of the Chief Information Officer and the UCSB IT Strategy Development & Alignment Initiative better understand the IT-related wants and needs of students. Be a part of the process and help shape how IT systems and services will serve you and future students! The priority deadline for submitting your response is December 18.

Interested in free cooking classes? Health & Wellness is offering a 5-week course in San Clemente where making tasty and nutritious meals as easy as 1-2-3! Groceries and cooking equipment is included. This series is offered every quarter and it's popular, so make sure to apply now. Applications close on January 17th.

The Center for Engaged Scholarship's Dissertation Fellowship Program is now accepting applications from Ph.D. candidates in the social sciences who focus on social and environmental justice. The award includes $25,000 over nine months. Apply by December 16, 2023!

Learn more about two upcoming funding opportunities that encourage graduate student collaboration and support the visual, performing, and media arts. Deadlines for both opportunities is January 16.

The UCSB Library's DREAM Lab is a hosting an introductory workshop in creating Quarto documents with R Studio. Learn how to combine code, analysis, and data together to create a more efficient, organized, and integrated research project.

Climate Corps is a fellowship program of the Environmental Defense Fund that places graduate students with leading organizations to advance energy management and sustainability solutions during the summer. The final deadline to apply is January 9.

The Public Domain Player, a graduate student-run theater company, is hosting their second annual Out of the Hat Festival on December 2-3! Come participate and enjoy a 48-hour theater blast, with no prior experience necessary.