Events: UT Community

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Upcoming Past

Oct

20

2026

Research and Learning

Mindful Sips: Sex-Specific Effects on Reward Seeking and Addiction

Mindful Sips is a seminar series raising awareness of alcohol and substance use disorders and the diverse factors involved in its development.

3:30 pm • In Person

Speaker(s): Juan Dominguez

Oct

21

2026

Public Event

Titan Talks: Biodiversity in the Texas Hill Country

Dr. David Hillis, Director of the Biodiversity Center at The University of Texas at Austin, examines how geology, climate and natural history have shaped one of the world’s most remarkable biodiversity hotspots.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm • In Person

Oct

21

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free weekly public star party on the roof of the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building (PMA).

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person

Oct

23

2026

Public Event

Biodiversity Strategic Plan Retreat & Social

The Biodiversity Center will present an overview of the five-year Strategic Plan and launch the first year of its implementation together, including the formation of five new standing committees.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm • In Person

Oct

23

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person

Oct

28

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free weekly public star party on the roof of the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building (PMA).

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person

Oct

30

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free public viewing at the Painter Hall telescope.

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • In Person

Nov

3

2026

Research and Learning

Mindful Sips: Stress Susceptibility and Healthy Coping Mechanisms

Mindful Sips is a seminar series raising awareness of alcohol and substance use disorders and the diverse factors involved in its development.

3:30 pm • In Person

Speaker(s): Frances Champagne and Chris McCarthy

Nov

5

2026

Public Event

Texas Biologics Industry Series: Christos Karamitros

Join Texas Biologics this fall to explore the science and strategy behind bringing new health solutions from discovery through development.

9:30 am – 10:30 am • In Person

Nov

5

2026

Public Event

Reel Science: Particle Fever

Particle Fever follows scientists at the Large Hadron Collider as they race to uncover the Higgs boson and explore the origins of matter and the universe.

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person