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One-day academic writing retreats for PGRs and ECRs
By: Alexander Aghajanian
Last updated: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Looking for dedicated time to make progress on your writing?
The Sussex Researcher School will be running eight monthly one-day academic writing retreats during the 2026-27 academic year for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and early career researchers (ECRs).
These intensive retreats provide the time, space and structure to help you make significant progress on a thesis chapter, journal article, book chapter or other writing project. Supported by an experienced facilitator, you'll set realistic goals, develop productive writing habits, and work alongside peers in a focused and supportive environment.
Please note that these retreats are designed to support writing productivity rather than writing style or technique. Participants will leave with practical strategies for planning and measuring progress, techniques for improving focus, a better understanding of their writing process, and, most importantly, a substantial amount of writing completed.
Retreat dates for 2026-27
| Date and time | Location | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 9 October 2026 (9.30am-4.30pm) | Library Teaching Room | Book via Eventbrite |
| Thursday 12 November 2026 (9.30am-4.30pm) | Library Teaching Room | Book via Eventbrite |
| Friday 29 January 2027 (9.30am-4.30pm) | Library Teaching Room | Book via Eventbrite |
| Wednesday 10 February 2027 (9.30am-4.30pm) | Library Teaching Room | Book via Eventbrite |
| Monday 8 March 2027 (9.30am-4.30pm) | Library Teaching Room | Book via Eventbrite |
| Wednesday 14 April 2027 (9.30am-4.30pm) | Library Teaching Room | Book via Eventbrite |
| Thursday 6 May 2027 (9.30am-4.30pm) | Library Teaching Room | Book via Eventbrite |
| Monday 7 June 2027 (9.30am-4.30pm) | Library Teaching Room | Book via Eventbrite |