The UIPDA advocates for all Postdocs at the University of Iowa.
For postdocs, by postdocs.

 

Are you a postdoc at the University of Iowa? The Postdoctoral Association is here for you! Join us every first Friday of every month at 4 pm to find out how we can improve your experience and help you meet your goals. Email merri-grace-jones@uiowa.edu for information about how to join in person or over Zoom. 

UIPDA Committees

Upcoming Events

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Intuitive Eating Workshop for Students

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center

Intuitive Eating is an approach that teaches you how to create a healthy relationship with your food, mind, and body. It is based on 10 basic principles that invite you to a world of satisfying eating and a sense of freedom from dieting.

The four-week workshop is free for students and will provide education, activities, practice, and support to improve your food and body image awareness.

Register for the summer workshop by visiting our website.

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Men's basketball vs. Southeast Missouri

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 7:30pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
The Iowa men's basketball team hosts Southeast Missouri.

Iowa Diabetes and Wellness Summit

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:30am to 4:30pm
FFA Enrichment Center/DMACC Ankeny Campus

The 10th Annual Iowa Diabetes + Wellness Summit is a one-day conference that brings together health professionals, including diabetes educators, physicians, dietitians, nurses, and public health practitioners, from across the state of Iowa to learn about the latest in diabetes care, network, and share their experiences working in the field.

The Summit will provide an engaging forum to discuss the latest practices, opportunities, resources, and tools for diabetes prevention, control, and...

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Hanging Out with WOCN at WRAC

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 10:00am to 4:00pm
Bowman House
Join WOCN for snacks, drinks, crafts, and whatever you may need to work on in a relaxing atmosphere.

Grief and Mourning Support Group

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 11:00am to 12:30pm
Virtual
The University of Iowa Employee Assistance Program is offering a 4-part closed group supporting UI employees interested in exploring grief related to a death loss.
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Featured Community

Read about the UI postdoc population and find resources for our 2024-2025 featured population: Postdoc Parents

Get involved!

We are looking for postdocs to serve as committee members and college reps.

LinkedIn Group

This group is open to open and former post-docs at the UI who wish to network, provide career advice and aid in career transitions.