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Target Audience: Postgraduate Research Students
Power Hour of Writing (PHOW) – Online Session
Looking for dedicated time to make real progress on your writing?
Join our online Power Hour of Writing - a focused, distraction-free space where you can get words on the page, build momentum, and write alongside other researchers from wherever you are.
Whether you’re drafting a chapter, editing an article, or working on a report, this session is all about helping you prioritise your writing in a supportive and low-pressure environment. Many participants find the impact goes beyond the hour itself:
“This was great for a full productive hour of writing!”
“It put me in such a productive mindset which lasted the rest of the day!”
You’ll have:
- A protected hour to focus on your writing
- A shared, motivating space (without needing to travel)
- A chance to build consistency and celebrate progress
This is a joint initiative between the Researcher Development Teams for postgraduate researchers and research staff, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Event details
Date: last Friday of every month - see 'course dates' for upcoming sessions
Time: 9.30am - 10.50am
Location: Online (joining details will be shared in advance)
Agenda: 10 mins goal setting, 60mins writing, 10 mins share and reflect
More information
The Power Hour of Writing was created by Dr Stephanie Zihms, currently at Glasgow Caledonian University, and is designed to help researchers carve out protected time for writing, foster a sense of community, and celebrate progress together. This hour is yours to write without distractions, whether you’re drafting a grant proposal, editing a report/article, or finishing your thesis.
For more information about the Power Hour of Writing, see their website.
Delivered By: Researcher Development Programme
Prerequisites
N/AAdditional Information
In-person courses are typically held in the Doctoral School Training Room - TC721, level 7 of the TIC Building.
Online courses are held on Zoom - details of the Zoom meeting will be sent the morning of the course.
Please note, there is a no-show policy, and facilitators will deny entry to those arriving 15 minutes or more after the course starts: https://strath.sharepoint.com/sites/PGRDevelopment/SitePages/No-Show-Policy.aspx
All postgraduate research students are eligible to access the Researcher Development Programme workshops. These workshops can contribute towards the PG Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD).