Online Writing Retreat for Early Career Scholars

WEDNESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2026, 13:00-16:00 CET – ZOOM EVENT

Description

 

The EISA ECD Group is organizing an Online Writing Retreat for Early Career Scholars aimed at sharing writing strategies and creating a friendly, encouraging environment for writing. The event does not require any prior preparation – just booking and dedicating time for focused writing on anything you are currently working on: your thesis, paper, or application. At the beginning, Dr. Tom F. A. Watts will share suggestions and his experience on writing. The event will continue with a writing retreat and conclude with a brief reflection at the end.

Structure

  • 13:05-13:10 – introduction of the event
  • 13:10-13:30 – writing strategies with Dr. Tom F. A. Watts
  • 13:30-15:45 – online writing retreat
  • 15:45-16:00 – participant reflection

Speaker

  • Dr. Tom F.A. Watts, Postdoctoral Researcher, the Center of War Studies, University of Southern Denmark

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