Dissertation Writers Retreat
About the DWR
Are you working on your dissertation or other academic writing? This free event series held each semester is geared towards UofM graduate students and focuses on improving your writing and writing techniques, completing your dissertation, and what to do after dissertation. These events are sponsored by the University Libraries, Graduate School, and Center for Writing and Communication. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility or the event, contact brannen varner at bvvarner@memphis.edu or 901.482.8206.
Upcoming DWR Events
DWR Summer Retreat, August 5, 6, 7, 2025. McWherter Library. Registration and more information soon. ÁñÁ«Ö±²¥ brannen varner with any questions.
DWR Resources
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Looking for dissertation tips & resources? Check out our .
Past Events (links go to recordings)
- DWR: Writing Sprint Pomodoro (Virtual) - March 16, 2024
- DWR: Writing Sprint Pomodoro (Virtual) - February 10, 2024
- DWR Camp 2: Get It Together (Hybrid) - October 17, 2023
- DWR Camp 1: Writing Sprint (Hybrid) - August 22, 2023
- DWR Camp 4: Looking Ahead (Hybrid) - March 7 & 8, 2023
- DWR Camp 3: The Home Stretch (Hybrid) - January 10 & 11, 2023
- DWR Camp 1: Surviving the Mountain (Hybrid) - October 10 & 11, 2022
- DWR Base Camp: Getting Started (Hybrid) - August 16, 2022
- DWR Camp 3: Looking Ahead to After the Dissertation (Virtual) - March 8 & 9, 2022
- Dissertation Writers Retreat (Hybrid) - January 10-15, 2022
- DWR Sprint Events (Virtual) - September-December, 2021
- DWR: Base Camp (Hybrid) - October 12, 2021
- DWR Sprint Events (Virtual) - March-April, 2021
- Dissertation Writers Retreat (Virtual) - January 12-14, 2021
- Dissertation Writers Retreat (In-Person) - March 9-13, 2020
- Dissertation Writers Retreat - January 13-17, 2020