Workshop on concise academic writing in English
Supervisor: Eva Medin, Language Specialist, Communications Office
This workshop gives you tips and tools for reducing word count and writing concise academic and scientific texts. The same writing and revision techniques that help reduce the number of words in an academic text can also contribute to clear and concise writing. This workshop provides you with revision methods, such as Lanham's paramedic method, as well as a variety of concrete tips, phrase lists, and an abstract template to help you write more concisely. There will be a presentation and several practical exercises. No registration is required.
This workshop is held in English. This workshop will be held in Zoom.
1 December 2022, 13:00-15:00, Zoom: https://hb-se.zoom.us/j/62099758847
Information session – spring 2023 writing retreat
Facilitators: Melina Aarnikoivu, Department of Educational Work and Eva Medin, Communications Office
Academic Communication will hold writing retreat in April 2023.
You will have the opportunity to participate in an in-depth experience, close to nature, where you can write without distractions and receive practical coaching in academic writing in English. This information session gives you the opportunity to find out more and share your ideas about what you would like to get out of a writing retreat. No registration is required. This information session is held in English.
2 March 2023, 14:00-14:30, Zoom: https://hb-se.zoom.us/j/64700308145
Writing retreat spring 2023
Facilitators: Melina Aarnikoivu, Department of Educational Work and Eva Medin, Communications Office
The writing retreat in the autumn of 2022 was a success so now a new writing retreat is being planned for spring 2023. It will be Monday-Tuesday 24-25 April or Monday-Wednesday 24-26 April (you can thus choose whether to participate for two or three days). Please contact Eva Medin for more information or come to the information session about the writing retreat to be held on 2 March.
More information about the writing retreat.
International Café
Facilitator: Eva Medin, Language Specialist, Communications Office
Are you interested in socialising in English with colleagues from different departments within the university in a relaxed and international environment? All employees are welcome to the International Café!
International Café (previously English Club) takes place Tuesdays on even-numbered weeks from 9:30-10:00 at Balder D6 in the new premises of the Communications Office. It will be held from 15 November 2022-May 2023. We’ll have a theme to discuss if you like, but it's fine to talk about anything – in English, of course! Coffee, tea, and sometimes treats will be served! No registration is required. Welcome!
Shut up & Write
Facilitator: Eva Medin, Language Specialist, Communications Office, and more
Do you need to get some writing done? Sometimes it helps to set aside some time and be accountable to someone else. Come to Shut up & Write! Facilitators will be on hand to coach you with your texts so you don't get stuck (only if you want the help!) Sometimes during Shut up & Write we may be visited by other writing coaches and resources.
Where: Balder, D6, the new premises of the Communications Office, in the spaces called "Knalletorget" and "Röda kvarn"
Times: Drop-in during 10:00-15:00 (joint voluntary lunch break at. 12:00-13:00)—but please come first to International Café at 9:30! No registration is required.
24 January 2023
21 March 2023
30 May 2023
Workshop on writing emails in English
Facilitators: Eva Medin, Language Specialist, Communications Office
The workshop provides you with templates, tools, and phrases for writing emails in English for work. It includes a presentation of common phrases for different levels of formality and contexts, information about tools and things to consider, as well as practical exercises.
Note: This workshop can be booked for individual departments/groups and thus adapted to specific needs. Please contact Eva Medin for more information.
