GA Writing Lab
No matter in which discipline you are doing your doctorate or your research project, writing is a central aspect of and a key competency for scientific work.
With the GA writing lab, the Graduate Academy offers you a wide range of support for your scientific writing: from individual advice, workshops, and writing groups to writing weeks and the yearly writing retreat.
Additionally, the workspaces in the GA writing lab will be available for you again and will give you the opportunity to come to the Graduate Academy to focus on your writing.
All offers and services of the GA Writing Lab are available for doctoral candidates and postdocs who are members of the Graduate Academy.
What we offer
Writing Week
Preparation meeting: will be published soon
Writing Week: 12. January - 16. January 2026 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Graduate Academy, room 4
Language: German and English
The GA writing week offers doctoral and postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to retreat to the Graduate Academy's Writing Lab for five days to fully concentrate on writing academic texts. A clear daily structure, support from a GA writing coach and exchange in the group ensure productive writing and reaching predefined writing goals.
Schedule of the writing days
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8:30 – 9:00 |
Starting the writing day together: exchange & outlook |
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9:00 – 12:30 |
Writing time | If required: individual session with writing coach |
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12:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch break |
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13:30 – 14:00 |
Starting the writing afternoon together: writing exercise |
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14:00 – 16:30 |
Writing time |
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16:30 |
End of the writing day |
Registration
If you are interested to participate in the writing week, please make sure that you can attend all five days and go on Promovendus for registering.
Do you have any questions concerning the writing week? Write us an e-mail:
The GA Writing Retreat took place from 31st August to 5th September 2025. The date for 2026 will be announced shortly.
Doctoral candidates and postdocs who would like to take a break from the hectic daily university routine and to fully focus on the writing of their academic texts, are invited to participate.
Twenty doctoral or postdoctoral GA members will have the chance to attend this five-day event.
We offer advice on planning, developing, or optimizing your scientific manuscript, such as a dissertation, publication, or funding proposal.
We aim to provide you with the best possible support using various writing strategies and techniques, but this does not replace the expert discussion with your supervisor!
Advisory consultations are offered in English or German. In each consultation, you will meet with a writing coach from the Graduate Academy.
Please get in touch with us at least five days in advance to set up an appointment. This will give us time to prepare for our meeting. To set up an appointment, please use our GA contact form.
Here, you can find more information on our writing advisory service.
Please find more writing workshops in the GA qualification program. Please register for these workshops via Promovendus!
In winter semester 2025/26, the Graduate Academy is again offering short workshops on academic writing in German and English. We kindly ask you to register for these workshops via Promovendus!
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Date |
Workshop |
Format |
Language |
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| Thu,20.11. | How to write a PhD? | Module 1 | Planning Your Doctoral Project | On-site | English |
| Wed,17.12. | How to write a PhD? | Module 2 | Structuring your Material | On-site | English |
| Wed,21.01. | How to write a PhD? | Module 3 | Writing a First Draft | On-site | English |
| Mo, 23.02. | How to write a PhD? | Module 4 | Revising Texts | On-site | English |
On Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am - 05:00 pm and on Fridays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, you can use one of 16 workstations in the basement of Mommsenstraße 7 to work on your scientific texts.
- The workstation is available to you all day.
- It is first-come, first-served.
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You can store your belongings in the lockers. No liability is taken.
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Bring your own PC.
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Also, please sign the attendance list.
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Please close the windows when you leave. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
You are a member of the Graduate Academy and would like to establish a self-organized (interdisciplinary) project or learning group?
Our GA OPEN SPACE encourages you to exchange ideas, learn from and with each other, or work on a project together.
- Are you seeking an exchange of experience and knowledge on a particular topic?
- Would you like to share your expertise on a specific subject?
For more information on our Peer Talks, please visit our website:
OPEN SPACE | Peer Talks
We are open to your suggestions and ideas and looking forward to seeing you at the GA Writing Lab!