During the retreat, you’ll have the opportunity to use free writing, pomodoro, and other techniques to make real progress in your writing, set achievable writing goals, and also get to know your fellow students.

Please bring along pens, paper, laptop, charger and any other materials that you will need to make writing progress. Lunch will be provided. 

Meet the consultant: Dr Abbie Edgar

Dr Abbie Edgar is a Researcher Development Consultant at the Graduate School. Abbie supports postgraduate students with their research development and is passionate about enabling them to reach their academic potential. Abbie has a PhD in Education and is a trained post-primary teacher. 

Abbie's previous experience before taking up her role at the Graduate School included supporting undergraduate students with their academic skills in the Learning Development Service at QUB, working as a Support Provider for students with disabilities at QUB and as an Associate Lecturer at the Open University.