Do you have academic writing to do?
Get it done in the company of like-minded women.
Shut Up and Write with Graduate Women Manawatū is open to branch members, students, researchers, academics and members of the public who identify as women.
These sessions are a dedicated time to focus on your academic writing and block out the noise. Bring your books, laptop, highlighters, pens and anything else you need for a productive day. We'll provide tea, coffee and a light lunch. You're welcome to bring your own snacks or food if you prefer, or if you have allergies or specific dietary needs.
2027 dates (Saturdays)
27 February
10 April
22 May
3 July
14 August
25 September
6 November
Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Massey University
Cost: Free for branch members or $20pp for non-members
How the day works
Each session begins with introductions and a quick share of our writing plans for the day. We then work silently through the morning, with the benefit of sharing space with others doing the same, which helps keep us focused and on track. We break for a light lunch around 12 noon, then resume writing until 2:45pm. We finish by coming back together to share reflections on the day.
Make the day work for you
Attendees are encouraged to look after their own needs. Need a walk and some fresh air? No problem. Need to take a phone call? Step into another room or outside. Have a burning idea you want to talk through? Someone else on a break may be keen to chat (away from the silent study space, of course).
This community is about women supporting women in their academic pursuits, wherever they are on the journey. Academia can be isolating, and Shut Up and Write can help bridge the gap.