New Graduate Writing Programs from the Writing Hub

[Daly, Meagan]

Dear Students, 

The Writing Hub is excited to share two new programs designed to support graduate students with their writing this Spring. Flyers for both programs are attached for your convenience.

1. Dissertation Writing Circles – Spring 2025

Our SP25 Dissertation Writing Circles are weekly, hybrid-format writing sessions that offer dedicated time and community support for dissertation/thesis progress. Held every Tuesday from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM (Weeks 6–11), these circles create a focused and encouraging environment with:

• Protected writing time
• A sense of shared purpose
• Built-in accountability

Participants can join in person at the Teaching + Learning Commons or virtually via Zoom. We encourage consistent attendance to help students make meaningful progress on their writing projects.

 

*Registration closes at 4 PM on Monday, May 5 – students can sign up via the RSVP form linked in the flyer.

 

2. Peer Feedback Retreat: Giving and Getting Better Feedback

This new, interactive 3-day retreat focuses on developing effective peer writing relationships and learning how to give and receive high-quality feedback. Participants will:

• Practice giving constructive, actionable feedback
• Learn strategies for incorporating peer and advisor feedback into their writing
• Bring a current writing project to work on and workshop throughout the retreat

This retreat is ideal for graduate students seeking to improve their feedback practices in collaborative and mentoring contexts.

 

Best,

Student & Instructional Services

School of Biological Sciences, UC San Diego
1128 Pacific Hall
mailcode: 0348