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Offsite Research Writing Event: Winter 2026

Description:

The Graduate Research Academy’s Winter 2026 Offsite Research Writing Event (ORWE) will run Wednesday 10 – Friday 12 June, on the tranquil grounds of Peter Canisius House, Pymble. PCH is owned by Jesuit and Ignatian Spirituality Australia (with religious iconography on the grounds), but the content and structure of the retreat of the ORWE is designed and run by Macquarie University's Graduate Research Development team. 

This 3-day/2-night residential will provide you with a unique opportunity to progress your thesis writing and hone your writing skills away from everyday distractions. Places are strictly limited and competitive. Priority will be given to students in a writing-intensive stage of candidature and those who have not previously attended a GRA Offsite Research Writing Event.  
 

Please ensure that you read all the information before applying. 

 

Details about the Offsite Research Writing Event 

Accommodation and all meals will be covered by the GRA. Each participant will have their own room; bathrooms are shared facilities. Please note that transport is not included; successful applicants will need to arrange their own transport. Ample parking is available on site and there is a bus stop in front of the venue. Participants need to BYO laptop, power cords and other peripherals such as external monitor, keyboard, headphones. Wi-Fi will be available. 

Arrival is 8am - 8:30am, Wednesday 10 June. The retreat program will start promptly at 8:45am and end at 4pm, Friday 12 June. Each day timetables large chunks of writing time so you can get on with your own thesis writing, but we’ll also provide facilitated writing-focused activities and access to 1:1 consultations with a Graduate Research Development Advisor. 

 

Criteria for Attendance 

To be considered for the ORWE, students need to:

  • have successfully completed their Confirmation of Candidature 

  • present a convincing outline of what they will be working on over the three days, demonstrating they are in a writing-intensive stage of candidature  

  • commit to the full 3-day/2-night program and agree to the terms and conditions 

  • have the support of their supervisor in attending the event 

 

*Given that the limited number of places are being sponsored by the GRA, successful applicants who do not attend all three days or comply with the outlined terms and conditions will be penalised. 

How to Apply 

1) Register your details below before Wed, 13 May - you will be placed on the wait list 

2) Complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) Application Form before Wed, 13 May 

Your EOI Application will automatically workflow to your supervisor for consideration. Please remind your supervisor to review and endorse your EOI by Wed, 13 May

Incomplete EOIs will not be considered. 

 

Next steps 

Applications will be shortlisted using a ranking matrix. Priority will be given to students in a writing-intensive stage of candidature and those who have not previously attended a GRA Offsite Research Writing Event.  
 
Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome by mid May, and will be required to confirm attendance and provide dietary requirements by Friday 22 May, 2026. 
Attachments
Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026 to Friday 12 June 2026
Time: 08:30 AM to 04:15 PM
Audiences

Graduate Research Students
Venue(s): Peter Canisius House, Pymble
Facilitator(s): GR Dev team
Enquiries: gr.development@mq.edu.au
Registration closes: Saturday 09 May 2026 12:00 AM



Researcher Type
For GR candidates only
Year of Candidature (FTE)







Terms & Conditions

  1. Graduate Research students who register for this training event but do not attend will be reported to their Principal Supervisor and Faculty Liaison Coordinator, and may be restricted from participating in future graduate research training events.
  2. To cancel your registration, select 'unregister' in your registration confirmation or email the event enquiry contact as soon as possible.
  3. Your MQ ID number is the unique identifier for your registration and will not be disclosed.