Writing Support and Writing Retreats

Scientific writing support is available to postgraduate students registered in the Faculty of Health Sciences who are writing their research proposal, research report, dissertation, thesis and journal articles. Please contact courses.health@wits.ac.za for writing assistance.

Writing Retreats for Health Sciences Masters and PhD students are offered by the Health Sciences Research Office (HSRO). The aim of the writing retreat is to provide students with a conducive environment for writing with the opportunity to progress with their writing projects. Students may focus on writing their research proposal, research report, dissertation, thesis, journal article/s or an abstract for a conference. The retreat will also offer support from a facilitator/s who will guide and review your writing as you progress, as well as provide an opportunity to speak to and seek advice from other participants. The writing retreat is held over four days at the HSRO Writing Room on the third floor of the Phillip V Tobias Health Sciences Building. Please contact Ms Shae Lazarus, courses.health@wits.ac.za for more information.

Upcoming dates for Masters and PhD Writing Retreats 2025:

• 20 to 23^rd of January 2025
• 3^rd to 6^th of March 2025
• 19^th to 22^nd of May 2025
• 14^th to 17^th of July 2025
• 1^st to 4^th of September 2025
• 3^rd to 6^th of November 2025