November 2024 is academic writing month – WriteFest – and teams across the University are working together to provide a packed schedule of events and resources for researchers at any stage.
Whether you’re looking to finish that grant, write a policy briefing or submit a journal article, WriteFest 2024 is here to support you achieve you writing goals.
View the programme and resources here.
Coordinated by the Researcher Development and Culture team in The Academy, this year’s programme of events promises to be better than ever. During WriteFest 2024 there are masterclasses on writing abstracts and CVs, as well as workshops on policy briefings, effective writing techniques, combatting writer’s block and more. You’ll be able to hear advice from a former editor of Nature and discover how to write for non-academic audiences across a range of formats.
For those supervising postgraduate students (PGRs), the Supervisor’s Network is running a session on exploring what the PhD thesis looks like and strategies for supporting PGRs in their writing. For any PGRs in your research group, there are workshops on writing skills for those in their mid- and late-stages as well as a dedicated 1-day writing retreat for PGRs.
Providing you with time, space and structure
Writing retreats can give you with the time and space to focus on your writing without external distractions interrupting you. Throughout WriteFest 2024 there are regular 2-hour online retreats, run twice a week by the Shut Up and Write group on Teams.
If you’re looking to dedicate more time to your writing, the Research Staff Association is running a day-long writing retreat open to all staff on Tuesday 26th November, 09:30-16:30, with structured writing sessions, thematic discussions and support.
WriteFest across the University of Liverpool
There is so much going on across the University during WriteFest. Teams involved in this cross-departmental series of events include the Heseltine Institute, the Research Staff Association, the English Language Centre, Academic Development, Research and Partnerships, Output Development, the Library and KnowHow teams, as well as the PGR, Prosper and Research Staff teams within Researcher Development and Culture.
How to get involved with WriteFest 2024:
- Register for workshops: develop your knowledge and skills in all areas of writing by attending our workshops.
- Join the WriteFest team: share your writing goals, accomplishments and challenges with your peer community throughout the month, get updates on resources and activities, and receive writing prompts and inspiration.
- Join the Shut up and Write team: commit to dedicated time to write while connecting virtually with your peers.
- Access the Writing Resources Wakelet and explore over 40 separate writing-related resources from university-wide development events, including WriteFest and Making an Impact recorded workshops, blogs, playlists and self-directed activities.
So what are you waiting for? WriteFest 2024 is an opportunity to develop your writing skills, set yourself writing goals and finally finish that paper or chapter you’ve been writing!
View the full programme of events here: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/development/writing-resources/
Other Upcoming events for Research Staff
RSA Lunch & Learn Events
Book Now for these upcoming RSA Lunch & Learn events:
- Tuesday 15th October 2024, 1-2pm Supporting disability and wellbeing in yourself and others, In-person. Empower yourself and others by promoting disability awareness and mental health support, enhancing. wellbeing through understanding and inclusion. Register here.
- Tuesday 5th November 2024, 1-2pm Fellowship Quest: Navigating the journey from pre-application to success, This online session provides an introduction to applying for a fellowship – how to go about it, what to consider and what support might be available. Register here.
Research Staff Conference 2024: Wednesday, 4th December 2024
The theme for this year’s Research Staff Conference will be: Built to Last – Developing Resilience for a Sustainable Career.
The keynote will be delivered by Professor Louise Kenny, EPVC of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
The conference will also include workshops, panel sessions, networking and wellbeing activities. Read the full programme and register by clicking this link: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/researcher/research-staff-conference/2024/
Images of Research
The Research Staff Conference will once again host Images of Research, giving researchers an opportunity to creatively convey and promote their research work through an engaging and thought-provoking image. The deadline for application submissions is Friday 8th November 2024.
More information, including how to submit can be found on the Images of Research webpage.
The Academy’s Researcher Development and Culture Team is committed to offering support for all researchers, academics, research-enabling staff and postgraduate researchers at all career levels, providing opportunities and developing initiatives that meet their career aspirations. Colleagues are encouraged to regularly access the Researcher Hub for a range of on-demand development opportunities to support professional practice, supplementing the live upcoming researcher development activities.