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Writing Retreat

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The writing retreat will offer participants dedicated time and ‘space’ for the purposeful writing of products, such as articles or book chapters, in a supportive environment. The workshop is planned for researchers at any stage of their careers. Participants to the retreat will share:

  1. a distraction-free environment for writing
  2. supportive conversations regarding their individual writing goals and progress throughout the retreat
  3. the initial stage of the construction of a community of academic writing practice

To make the most of the writing retreat, you are invited to prepare the plan of what you are going to write during the two days in which the retreat will take place. Before the retreat you need to have decided what you are going to write and where you plan to publish your work.
Please note that participants would need to commit to attend the entire retreat and to focus exclusively on writing. There is a £25 charge, which will be automatically refunded once you attend the event.
You will be sent an application form once you have registered to complete.

Draft programme:

Day 1

09:00

Stretching – optional – + short break

09:30

Introductions and goals

10:00

Writing

11:15

Break and review

11:45

Writing

13:15

Lunch

13:45

Re-evaluating goals

14:15

Writing

15:15

Break and review

15:45

Writing

17:00

Wrap-up

Day 2

09:00

Stretching – optional – + short break

09:30

Re-evaluating goals

09:45

Writing

11:15

Break and review

11:45

Writing

13:15

Lunch

13:45

Re-evaluating goals

14:15

Writing

15:15

Break and review

15:45

Writing

17:00

Wrap-up

 

Who is up for a drink?

 

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Facilitators

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Tom Burns

Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan University

Tom Burns is Senior Lecturer and University Teaching Fellow in the Centre for Professional and Educational Development (CPED) at London Metropolitan University, developing innovations with a special focus on praxes that ignite student curiosity,...

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Sandra Sinfield

Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan University

Sandra Sinfield is Senior Lecturer and University Teaching Fellow in the Centre for Professional and Educational Development (CPED) at London Metropolitan University, a co-author of Teaching, Learning and Study Skills: a guide for tutors and...

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Mabel Encinas, Dr

Senior Lecturer in Education at London Metropolitan University

Mabel has a strong commitment and passion for equality, diversity, and social inclusion. She is a Senior Lecturer in Education at London Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on creative strategies for learning and teaching, including...

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Carrie Birch, Dr

Independent Researcher at N/A

As an independent researcher/practitioner Carrie’s work in community and school settings with adults, under-fives, families, and organisations supports her interests in social justice, and researching perspectives of those whose voices are...

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Gurpinder Lalli, Dr

Reader in Education for Social Justice and Inclusion at University of Wolverhampton

Gurpinder is a Reader in Education for Social Justice and Inclusion in the School of Education. Trained as a sociologist and ethnographer, he has a track record in conducting research on the school meals service with a focus on inequity in...