Upcoming event
The writing retreat is aimed at providing a friendly space for writing and networking between the BERA SIG members. We would like to encourage members from all parts of the UK and beyond to write for the BERA Blog. This retreat will give participants time to convert a conference presentation, a piece of research, innovative practice or response to a news item into a contribution to the Blog. This writing retreat will provide a space for working (writing/working on EfES related journals/PhDs) and facilitate networking. During the writing breaks there will be time for sharing of any EfES related news, events and activities that our members are involved in.
Draft programme:
1000am Welcome and structure of the writing retreat
1010am Introductions
1020am Writing for the BERA Blog
1030am First writing block
1120am Newsround
1140am Second writing block
1230pm Conclusion and feedback
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