Irish Academy of Management ECDN PhD Virtual Writers Retreat Series
Hosted by Maynooth University
Virtual Event: 19th January - 23rd January
The ECDN (Early Career Development Network) of the Irish Academy of Management are delighted to present the semester 2 (2025-26 academic year) PhD Virtual Writers Retreat Initiative.
This online event will be hosted by Maynooth University following several successful events, most recently hosted by the University of Limerick in October 2025. This series offers a collegial virtual environment to promote PhD academic progress facilitated by established academics.
Its goal is to support progress in PhD skill development through mutual motivation and communal accountability.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MONDAY 05TH JANUARY
However, complete the express of interest form here
What is a PhD virtual writers retreat?
What is a PhD virtual writers retreat?
This virtual writing retreat provides a block of time (2.5 hours each day over 5 days) to focus on the writing process. By writing within a community of other PhD students the aim is to facilitate your progress through mutual motivation and communal accountability.
This virtual event will be facilitated by Dr Valentina Paolucci and Professor Marian Crowley-Henry who can offer advice at each break as questions arise relating to the retreat. It is also an opportunity to meet with peers and discuss opportunities, challenges or strategies for writing. The retreat will be hosted via MS Teams. The Teams link details will be shared closer to the date.
Operational Details
Daily sessions apply the Pomodoro Technique. The event draws on the Pomodoro Technique (http://pomodorotechnique.com/) to structure short bursts of writing over a short period. The proposed daily format is:
10:00 Welcome and sharing of writing strategies
10:15 Pomodoro #1 (25 minutes/5 minute break)
10:45 Pomodoro #2 (followed by a short break)
11:15 Pomodoro #3 (followed by a short break)
11:45 Pomodoro #4
12:15-12:30 Debrief and close
What do I need?
A computer with working camera and microphone, good internet connection and MS Teams access.
Am I eligible?
You are an eligible to take part if you are:
- A PhD student
- An Irish Academy of Management member or a student in an institution that has IAM membership (see https://iamireland.ie/membership.html)
- Are willing and available to attend all sessions during the week.
The retreat is limited to 25 participants.
For More Details:
For further information please contact Dr Valentina Paolucci (valentina.paolucci@mu.ie) and/or Prof Marian Crowley-Henry (marian.crowleyhenry@mu.ie)
The Irish Academy of Management extend our thanks to Maynooth University for hosting this PhD Virtual Writers Retreat.