As a place where people meet, CERes promotes networking and cooperation among emerging researchers. Our physical and virtual rooms are open to doctoral researchers and postdocs for mutual exchange, coworking with like-minded peers, or quiet work. Our trainers cultivate a stimulating, supportive and productive atmosphere where you can relax and concentrate on writing, work on your projects, and meet peers from many different faculties.
Did you know that taking part in writing groups can reduce stress and anxiety in doctoral researchers which arise in connection with writing a dissertation (e.g. Buckley et al. 2021)? Or that writing groups can promote interdisciplinary learning among doctoral researchers (e.g. Bergen et al. 2020)? As far as university teachers are concerned (including postdocs), taking part in an academic writing group can help to increase productivity as regards writing manuscripts and publications (e.g. Kwan et al. 2021). Join our writing community and let us celebrate your successes together!
Having a “place” to come to, knowing that I have blocked it in my calendar, that there are others that also want to write and that I can work on my draft. Basically, to get into the habit of setting aside time specifically for writing.
DOCTORAL and POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
Join the collaborative Virtual Writing Retreats! An initiative by UK universities (Bristol, Cambridge, Crick, Glasgow, KCL, Imperial, QMUL, Surrey, Ulster, York) with the University of Münster as an external partner, this series of writing sessions provides researchers with structured support and uninterrupted Pomodoro intervals to improve their writing outcomes. This unique collaboration combines Uni Münster’s focused Writing Gurus sessions with the broader Virtual Writing Retreats, offering strategies, tools, and peer support to help you make tangible progress on your writing projects.
Focused sessions delivered by Uni Münster
The Münster sessions are tailored to develop essential writing habits and boost productivity.
Objectives:
Requirement: Participants registering for the Virtual Writing Retreats are required to attend all three Münster sessions (April 30, May 6, and May 12, 2025). Full and successful attendance in three sessions includes automatic access to the broader Virtual Writing Retreats network, along with Zoom links for all sessions.
Facilitators: Dr. Iva Ognjanovic (CERes), Researcher Developers at UK universities (Bristol, Cambridge, Crick, Glasgow, KCL, Imperial, QMUL, Surrey, Ulster, York)
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
Do you need time and space to work on your current publication, your next grant proposal or to finally start that paper? We have got you covered! All you need to do is bring your stuff and start working. There will be food, coffee and other beverages, active breaks, optional writing consultations and writing prompts, as well as childcare and opportunities to network with other postdocs.
Registered participants will receive a detailed schedule and further information before the event.
Schedule:
Attendance on 9 January is compulsory. You are free to choose your own start and finish times on 10 and 11 January. Please indicate your choices in the registration form.
Facilitator: Rebecca Meier (CERes)
Place: REACH EUREGIO Start-up Center, Geiststraße 24–26, 48151 Münster
The Supportstelle Englisch offers postdocs and doctoral candidates support with high-impact publications, conference papers and research funding applications. The services include language editing, individual writing consultations and customised workshops – all in English and tailored to your respective requirements.