These workshops are suitable for postgraduate research students. They focus on the skills and techniques required to write successfully about research. In a collaborative environment, you will develop healthy and productive writing habits, improve your academic writing skills and learn how to assess and improve your own dissertation, thesis or paper.
This series is made up of the following two-hour sessions – you can choose which workshops to attend when you sign up:
Kickstart your journey to becoming a confident and effective research writer. Develop good writing habits and explore crucial tools of the trade to transform your writing process while discovering key elements of effective academic style.
Online via Zoom
Tuesday 10th February 2026
10:00 - 12:00
PhD thesis, writing habits, writer's block, starting to write
Sign up to session 1 of 6
Hook your readers from the first word. Learn to craft engaging introductions and abstracts that outline your research. Improve structure and flow, explain the unique value of your work, and master the art of information presentation.
Online via Zoom
Tuesday 24th February 2026
10:00 - 12:00
thesis introductions, journal abstracts, flow in research writing
Sign up to session 2 of 6
Learn to synthesise existing research with your own ideas, situating your work within the broader field. Discover ways to advance your argument and build a confident scholarly voice while crafting literature reviews that demonstrate your knowledge and unique contribution.
Online via Zoom
Tuesday 3rd March 2023
10:00 - 12:00
literature review
Sign up to session 3 of 6
Learn the difference between methodology and methods, and what should be included in the research design chapters of your thesis. You'll be able to write about your own research design process clearly and concisely.
Online via Zoom
Tuesday 10th March 2026
10:00 - 12:00
research methods writing
Sign up to session 4 of 6
In this postgraduate workshop you’ll learn to structure your discussions and conclusions effectively, make and support claims with confidence, and leave a lasting impression on your readers. Finally, you'll hone your editing skills to polish your work to perfection.
Online via Zoom
Tuesday 17th March 2026
10:00 - 12:00
results, discussions, conclusions, editing
Sign up to session 5 of 6
Well-presented work gets higher grades. This hands-on workshop will teach you all the tips and tricks to get the most from Microsoft Word. You will learn how to meet academic standards and to give your work a professional edge.
Online via Zoom
Tuesday 24th March 2026
10:00 - 12:00
well-presented work, timesaving-tips, professional finish
Sign up to session 6 of 6
