Do you long for dedicated, uninterrupted time for writing surrounded by supportive colleagues and a calm, focused atmosphere?
Welcome to our monthly writing retreats, hosted by TRANSIT and facilitated by Riikka Era.
Rooted in TRANSIT’s values of interdisciplinarity, slow science, and collaborative knowledge-making, these retreats offer a gentle but productive structure for your writing day. Together, we create space for sustained focus, shared reflection, and meaningful academic companionship.
Schedule and Location
The retreats take place every second Monday of the month, from 9:00 to 16:00:
- 12 January 2026
- 9 February 2026
- 9 March 2026
- 13 April 2026
- 11 May 2026
- 8 June 2026
at the Tampere University City Centre Campus (room details will be shared with participants)
Daily Structure
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Focused writing sessions
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Refreshing coffee breaks
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A shared lunch break
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Time for informal discussion and peer support
Want to join?
To be added to the information email list, contact Riikka Era riikka.era(a)tuni.fi.
Note that the writing retreats have a limited capacity with priority to TRANSIT researchers from EDU, SOC and MAB