OSK PhD Writing Retreat | 9 – 13 September | Signup deadline 16 August
Dates: September 9-13, 2024 | Location: Wongema cultural center in Hornhuizen | Credits: 1 EC | Instruction language: English | Max number of participants: 12 | No fees for OSK PhD researchers | Organisation: OSK PhD council | Coordination: OSK (osk-fgw@uva.nl)
We are excited to announce the first OSK PhD Writing Retreat, taking place from September 9th to 13th, 2024, at the serene and inspiring Wongema cultural center in Hornhuizen. This five-day retreat offers a unique opportunity for OSK PhD researchers to focus intensively on their writing projects in a supportive and distraction-free environment. With dedicated writing and feedback sessions, you will make significant progress on your dissertation while connecting with fellow OSK PhD candidates.
Registration: Via the website and send a short letter of motivation to osk-fgw@uva.nl.
Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot. Registration deadline: 15 August 2024
Programme
Day 1: Monday 9 September
Ca. 11:00-12:00: Arrival
12:30-14:00 Getting to know each other during lunch
– Introductions
– Expectations & preferences for the writing retreat
– Struggles & tips with writing at the moment
– Setting goals for the week
14:00-17:00 Writing
Potential evening writing session
Day 2: Tuesday 10 September
8:00-9:15 Breakfast
9:30 Collective start of the day (daily goals etc.)
9:45-12:30 Writing
Lunch
13:30-15:15 Writing
Break
15:30-17:00 Writing
17:00 Collective closing of the day (reflection, sharing, peer review)
Day 3: Wednesday 11 September
8:00-9:15 Breakfast
9:30 Collective start of the day (daily goals etc.)
9:45-12:30 Writing
Lunch
13:30-15:15 Writing
Break
15:30-17:00 Writing
17:00 Collective closing of the day (reflection, sharing, peer review)
Day 4: Thursday 12 September
8:00-9:15 Breakfast
9:30 Collective start of the day (daily goals etc.)
9:45-12:30 Writing
Lunch
13:30-15:15 Writing
Break
15:30-17:00 Writing
17:00 Collective closing of the day (reflection, sharing, peer review)
Dinner: pizza + film evening organised by Wongema
Day 5: Friday 13 September
8:00-9:00 Breakfast
9:00 Checkout of barn
9:30 Collective start of the day (daily goals etc.) at the cafe
9:45-12:30 Writing / peer review sessions
Lunch
13:30-15:15 Writing / peer review sessions
Evaluation of the week
Late afternoon: departure
Sign up using this link and don’t forget to send a short letter of motivation to osk-fgw@uva.nl.