Academic Writing Series: Building Your Writing Network

Online (Teams) 

This training will be held in English. 

Form writing partnerships, practice feedback and facilitation skills, and create a concrete action plan. 

We encourage you to reimagine your writing process—together. 

By the end of these workshops, participants will: 

• Have a deeper understanding of the social dimensions of academic writing 
• Develop a concrete plan to engage with their ideal writing community 
• Learn strategies to identify writing partners, facilitate writing groups, and implement sustainable writing practices 

Instructors:

Roger Yallop is a Research Fellow in Academic Writing at the University of Tartu. He completed his postdoctoral work at The Ohio State University and holds a PhD in General Linguistics. Roger is involved in various research projects and focuses on academic writing and communication, helping students develop their writing skills through courses and research initiatives. 

Katarina Damčević is a researcher and academic coordinator at the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies (IOS) in Regensburg, Germany. Her research explores the semiotics of hate speech and controversial symbols in (post)conflict societies, especially in Southeast Europe. In collaboration with the Center for Academic Writing and Communication at the University of Tartu, she supports students through writing retreats, workshops, courses, and collaborative writing initiatives. 

You can register HERE. Registreerimise tähtajaks on October 29, 2025.

Contact: Hele-Riin Urmet, hele-riin.urmet@ut.ee 

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