Throughout the academic year, the Graduate Writing Lab offers workshops, information sessions, and panel events to help grow your writing practice and expand your toolkit of writing and presentation skills. Our current lineup of workshops and events is available below, along with registration links. You can also browse workshops in YaleConnect or watch your inbox for our weekly newsletter.
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Building Knowledge
in 2025–26
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127
workshops and panels offered
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1636
grad students attended GWL workshops
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97%
of participants gained confidence about meeting their writing goals
About Workshops & Panels
Topics
Our workshops cover a wide range of skills and genres, including:
- Developing Your Academic Style
- Grant & Fellowship Writing
- Writing for Publication
- Communicating to a Public Audience
- Developing Productive Writing Habits
- AI for Research & Writing
- Writing in Your Discipline
Instruction was wonderful! The tools were modeled throughout the workshop, and were engaging and relatable. Truly enjoyed it!
GWL Workshop Participant
Workshops
Our workshops cover all aspects of academic communication, from writing conventions in your discipline, to oral and visual communication, to improving your productivity and writing process.
Workshops are designed for both students who are new to the topic and experienced practitioners who are deepening their knowledge and skillsets.
GWL workshops are hands on and activity based. You’ll engage with models, examples, and approachable strategies that get you writing in the very first session.
Panels
Our panels feature Yale faculty discussing their own writing practices, grad students sharing strategies for writing a prospectus, and experts in publishing and editing offering an insider’s view of writing for publication
We carefully select panelists who can present a range of experience and advice on the panel topic. And panels always include opportunities for engagement, where audience members can follow up on presentation topics or have their own questions answered.
Our panelists are always eager to share their knowledge, expertise, and further resources.
Eligibility
Graduate Writing Lab workshops and panels are designed for graduate students and professional school students. However, we welcome Yale postdocs, postgrads, faculty, and staff to take advantage of these programs. GWL workshops are free and available to all who are interested within the Yale community.
Upcoming Events
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Past Events
Still Have Questions?
For additional information about humanities, social science, and interdisciplinary events, contact GWL Associate Director Julia Istomina. For information about STEM events, contact Assistant Director of Scientific Communication Lauren Gonzalez.
We’re always available via the GWL’s main email address: grad.writing@yale.edu.
Explore GWL Programs
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Peer-Review Groups
Groups of 4–7 students who meet weekly to share feedback, make progress, and support one another on a common project.
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Writing Consultations
Get 1-on-1 feedback at any stage of the writing process—from brainstorming to final edits.
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Public Speaking Studio
Practice your lecture, pitch, or presentation and receive feedback on nine aspects of your delivery.
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Writing Retreats & All Writes
Full-day and half-day events where graduate students set goals and write as a community in a quiet, supportive space.
We’re here to help!
Reach out to the Poorvu Center team if you have any questions or to learn more about our programs.