Join C-DICE and Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) in a quiet, structured space for postdoctoral researchers and PhD students to focus on their writing. The session is designed to give participants protected time to work on their own projects, with light structure and peer presence to support focus and momentum.
Participants are welcome to work on any form of academic writing, including journal articles, thesis chapters, grant applications, reports, or other research outputs. If you have been meaning to make progress on something but haven’t had the space, this is a chance to step back and write.
What the session will involve
The retreat will include:
- A short welcome and goal setting at the start
- Several extended writing blocks
- Short breaks between writing sessions
- A check-in towards the end to reflect on progress and next steps
Who is this for
This session is open to:
- Postdoctoral researchers
- PhD students at any stage
You do not need to have a finished draft. The retreat is suitable whether you are starting, revising, or trying to move a stalled piece of writing forward.
Why attend
Many researchers find it difficult to protect time for writing during busy working weeks. This retreat provides:
- Dedicated writing time
- A clear structure to support focus
- A shared space with other researchers working quietly alongside you
Access and joining
The event will take place online via Zoom. Registered participants will receive joining details in advance. Participants will be expected to bring a writing project to work on. To register for this event please visit Online Writing Retreat for Postdoctoral Researchers and PhD Students, 18 February 2026, 13:00 – 16:30 – C-DICE and follow the ‘Book Online’ link.