Writing gurus, unite! Collaborative Virtual Writing Retreats

Dr. Iva Ognjanovic (CERes), Researcher Developers at UK universities (Bristol, Cambridge, Crick, Glasgow, KCL, Imperial, QMUL, Surrey, Ulster, York)

"Join the collaborative Virtual Writing Retreats! An initiative by UK universities (Bristol, Cambridge, Crick, Glasgow, KCL, Imperial, QMUL, Surrey, Ulster, and York), with the University of Münster as an external partner, this series of writing sessions provides researchers with structured support and uninterrupted Pomodoro-style writing intervals. This unique collaboration combines Uni Münster’s focused Writing Gurus sessions with the broader Virtual Writing Retreats network, offering strategies, tools, and peer support to help you make tangible progress on your writing projects. Focused sessions delivered by Uni Münster: - Session 1: Prewriting strategies Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 15:00–17:30 (Zoom) - Session 2: Time and task management Tue, 28 Apr 2026, 15:00–17:30 (Zoom) - Other sessions: Freestyle writing sessions (dates will be provided in Session 1) Münster Sessions 1 and 2 include structured activities to help develop essential writing habits and boost productivity. Participation in these activities is encouraged but not mandatory. If you‘re interested in freestyle writing only, the session format allows for flexible individual writing time."