This year, Shut Up & Write! is bringing together the ultimate brain trust of academic collaborators from all over the world to develop toolsets and demonstrate impact on writing with other writers.
Join us on November 21st and 22nd for a day and a half of enlightening talks, presentations, and networking with peers who are at the forefront of the conversation around Shut Up & Write! and other academic writing groups worldwide. In line with our theme of "Better Together," we will collaborate on exploring the full potential of this signature pedagogy for academia and beyond.
Professor Inger Mewburn is the Director of Researcher Development at The Australian National University, but she is better known as @Thesiswhisperer on the internet. Aside from running workshops for ANU researchers, she creates new posts on the thesiswhisperer.com, writes scholarly papers, and authors books about writing.
The 2024 Community in Writing Symposium will take place at the brand new West Hub, a community co-working space that is a central part of the rapidly emerging West Cambridge Innovation District.Â
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Day-of registration for the symposium begins in the area in front of East 2 at 8:30am, and talks will begin at 9am in the East 2 room.
From the city centre the West Hub is a 33 minute walk via the Coton footpath, or a short bus ride on bus routes 4,8,U,X3. Floor plan, transportation, and accessibility information can be found here.
Our partners in Cambridge have two favorite hotel recommendations that are both good quality and conveniently located.
Hotel Ibis is located just a three minute walk from the central train station and is a favorite of locals and frequent visitors alike. It features an on-site cafe and pizza shop that is open till 11pm, which is great for continuing conversations after dinner.
Clayton Hotel Cambridge is also a great option two minutes walking distance from the train station at the city center.Â
Both hotels are a short bus ride to West Hub via lines 4,8,U, and X3.
For a favorite local breakfast spot nearby, check out Gail's Bakery.
Under the leadership of our key collaborator, Tyler Shores, University of Cambridge's ThinkLab works with a wide variety of multi-sector partners to advance a vast array of scientific research. In line with ThinkLab's focus on tangible outputs and meaningful impact, Tyler, Reanna, and Amaia from the Thinklab team have been instrumental in the planning and execution of this impact-focused event.
Writing Partners is the San Francisco-based nonprofit organization supporting the Shut Up & Write! initiative. We are committed to facilitating and cultivating creative communities worldwide that foster intentional connections. We strive to provide opportunities to engage in regular creative endeavors that nurture personal growth and a sense of belonging.