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The 5 Things You Need to Do to Prep Your Writing for Winter Break

We all know that breaks are important for our wellbeing and long-term productivity, but how do we take time off without losing momentum on our projects? The...

Event date Monday, December 14, 2026 Event time 1:30 pm Go to all events list Event

Communicating Your Expertise Quickly

Communicating what you do effectively can be tough, and it can be even tougher when your audience doesn’t share your expertise. Success hinges on your...

Event date Friday, November 13, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Fall Shut Up & Write Tuesdays

Writing alongside others is a best practice for productivity! This weekly drop-in provides time and space to write while caffeinated - come late or leave...

Event date Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Event time 9:00 am Go to all events list Event

Fall Shut Up & Write Tuesdays

Writing alongside others is a best practice for productivity! This weekly drop-in provides time and space to write while caffeinated - come late or leave...

Event date Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Event time 9:00 am Go to all events list Event

Three Minute Thesis Info Session

Do you want to improve your ability to talk about your research with non-experts? Join UMass's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition! This popular event...

Event date Thursday, January 7, 2027 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Three Minute Thesis Info Session

Do you want to improve your ability to talk about your research with non-experts? Join UMass's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition! This popular event...

Event date Monday, December 21, 2026 Event time 1:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Writing Literature Reviews

Many dissertations, research proposals, and articles require a literature review. But many grad students get stuck when tackling this genre of scholarly...

Event date Wednesday, December 2, 2026 Event time 2:30 pm Go to all events list Event

How to Catch an Error: Tips for Proofreading Your Own Writing

Typos are easy enough to find and fix, but what about mistakes in our writing that are more difficult to recognize … and that can compromise the message and...

Event date Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Event time 1:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Fall Shut Up & Write Tuesdays

Writing alongside others is a best practice for productivity! This weekly drop-in provides time and space to write while caffeinated - come late or leave...

Event date Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Event time 9:00 am Go to all events list Event

Fall Shut Up & Write Tuesdays

Writing alongside others is a best practice for productivity! This weekly drop-in provides time and space to write while caffeinated - come late or leave...

Event date Tuesday, December 15, 2026 Event time 9:00 am Go to all events list Event

Three Minute Thesis Info Session

Do you want to improve your ability to talk about your research with non-experts? Join UMass's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition! This popular event...

Event date Friday, December 11, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Crafting Slides for Engaging Presentations

Do you ever envy a presenter’s slick presentation? Do you wish you could convey your data simply and tell a great story that engages your audience? Join us...

Event date Thursday, December 10, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

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