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CC2 Writing retreat

Mon 26 - 30 May 2025

The retreat offers a unique opportunity to break away from the distractions of university life and immerse yourself in focused, productive writing time, all while enjoying the calming surroundings of nature and the support of fellow PhD students. You’ll have uninterrupted time to focus on your writing while being guided by an experienced writing coach, prof. dr. Wybo Houkes, who will help you develop strategies to move past common challenges and will also be available for one-on-one sessions. While the daytime hours are dedicated to intensive writing, the evenings will feature fun and relaxing activities designed to help you recharge and enjoy the company of other colleagues.

What to expect:

  • 📚 Productive writing sessions (with and without our coaches)
  • ☕ Unlimited coffee/tea
  • 🍫 Snack breaks
  • 👥 Brainstorming together
  • 🌲 Relaxing downtime in nature (or for napping)

Aim / objective

The aim is to enable students to get a lot of writing done for their dissertation. In addition, a few workshops will help PhD students to become a better writer.

Program


Monday May 26

11:00-12:00          Welcome at Het Voorhuys (Moergestel)

12:00-12:30          Unpacking and coffee/teatime

12:30-13:00          Introduction by the PhD Council and Wybo Houkes

13:00-14:00          Lunch

14:00-14:30         Setting goals and communicating them to Wybo

14:30-17:30          Writing (individual coaching sessions possible)

17:30-18:30          Walk / free time

18:30-21:00          Dinner


Tuesday May 27

9:00-9:30             Breakfast

9:30-13:00            Writing (individual coaching sessions possible)

13:00-14:00         Lunch

14:00-17:30         Writing (individual coaching sessions possible)

18:00-19:00          Dinner

19:00-21:00          Board games night


Wednesday May 28

9:00-9:30             Breakfast

9:30-11:30            Writing (individual coaching sessions possible)

11:30-13:00         Workshop (TBA)

13:00-14:00          Lunch

14:00-17:30         Writing (individual coaching sessions possible)

17:30-18:30         Walk / free time

18:30-19:30          Dinner

19:30-21:30          Film night


Thursday May 29

9:00-9:30             Breakfast

9:30-12:00            Writing (individual coaching sessions possible)

12:00-13:00          Peer reading session

13:00-14:00         Lunch

14:00-15:00          Peer feedback session     

15:00-17:30         Writing (individual coaching sessions possible)

18:00-22:00          Dinner and drinks


Friday May 30

9:00-9:30             Breakfast

9:30-10:30            Packing

11:00-12:00         Feedback on the writing retreat (optional)

12:00-13:00         Lunch

13:00                     Check-out


Assessment

PhDs are obligatory to attend the whole retreat. There will be no assessment.

Location and date

The writing retreat of May 2025 will be held in Moergestel, Brabant. The accomodation is Beukenhaeghe, het Voorhuys. This venue is surrounded by nature to give you the possibility to let your thought flow and to write.

The retreat will be held 26-30 May 2025.

Credit points

Study load is the equivalent of: 2.5 ECTS.

Costs

There is an own contribution of €100.

Registration/application form

The deadline for registration is 12 May. You can register for the writing retreat using this form.

More information

For more information, contact the PhD council.