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 RESEARCHERS
In this workshop, you will use a prewriting technique to identify the focus of your section. You will apply time and task management strategies to create a more productive and enjoyable writing routine. By the end, you will complete the first draft of one section of your paper or dissertation. Four participants who complete their drafts during the workshop can attend a 45-minute writing consultation with Dr. Julie Davies from our University’s Academic Editing Service on Tuesday, February 18. Improve your writing skills – don’t miss out!
Schedule:
Facilitator: Dr. Iva Ognjanovic (CERes), with Department for PhD Candidates and Dr. Julie Davies (University’s Academic Editing Service)
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.