Dissertation Writers Retreat
About the DWR
The Dissertation Writers Retreat offers UofM graduate students in-person and online opportunities to prepare as you begin, are in the middle of, or are wrapping up your thesis or dissertation. These programs are sponsored by the University Libraries, the Graduate School, and Writing and Communication Services at CASA. We strive to host inclusive, accessible programs that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility or the program, contact Brannen Varner at bvvarner@memphis.edu.
Research Skills for Graduate Students Webinar Series
The University Libraries hosts webinars on graduate-level research concepts and tools throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. This series of webinars is for UofM students, staff and faculty who are focused on graduate-level research. Register to attend and learn more about essential services and resources for your research and publishing. All registrants will receive recordings and materials following the live, virtual webinar. To learn more and register, visit the .
The Research Skills for Graduate Students Webinar Series aligns with the University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ ASCEND Strategic Goals 2, Create Opportunities to Succeed, 3, Outcomes-Focused Academics, and 5, Recruit, Retain, Reward, and Recognize our People.
DWR Resources
Missed a DWR program? Want to revisit past talks? Check out our and .
Looking for dissertation tips & resources? Check out our .
Past programs (links go to recordings)
- DWR: Summer Retreat - August 5, 6, 7, 2025
- DWR: Writing Sprint Pomodoro (Virtual) - March 16, 2024
- DWR: Writing Sprint Pomodoro (Virtual) - February 10, 2024
- DWR Camp 2: Get It Together (Hybrid) - October 17, 2023
- DWR Camp 1: Writing Sprint (Hybrid) - August 22, 2023
- DWR Camp 4: Looking Ahead (Hybrid) - March 7 & 8, 2023
- DWR Camp 3: The Home Stretch (Hybrid) - January 10 & 11, 2023
- DWR Camp 1: Surviving the Mountain (Hybrid) - October 10 & 11, 2022
- DWR Base Camp: Getting Started (Hybrid) - August 16, 2022
- DWR Camp 3: Looking Ahead to After the Dissertation (Virtual) - March 8 & 9, 2022
- Dissertation Writers Retreat (Hybrid) - January 10-15, 2022
- DWR Sprint Events (Virtual) - September-December, 2021
- DWR: Base Camp (Hybrid) - October 12, 2021
- DWR Sprint Events (Virtual) - March-April, 2021
- Dissertation Writers Retreat (Virtual) - January 12-14, 2021
- Dissertation Writers Retreat (In-Person) - March 9-13, 2020
- Dissertation Writers Retreat - January 13-17, 2020