Yale Center for Teaching and Learning

Writing Workshops and Panels

Throughout the academic year, The Graduate Writing Lab offers workshops, information sessions, and panel events that enhance your writing and presentation skills. The 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!

Here is a sampling of our workshop series:

  • Developing Your Academic Style
  • Writing in Academic Genres
  • Advancing Your Research
  • Research Management Techniques
  • Building up Your Grant Writing Skills
  • Writing for Publication
  • Communicating for Academics and Broader Audiences
  • Career and Professional Development

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Eligibility 

The Graduate Writing Lab programs are designed for graduate students and professional school students. However, we cordially invite Yale postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and staff to take advantage of these programs. All workshops are free and available to all who are interested within the Yale community.    

       

To Find Out More 

To find out more and sign up for these events, check your email for our weekly electronic Graduate Writing Lab newsletter! You can also check the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning calendar regularly for updates.

Past Events in this Series

Title Event Topic Time
Honing Your Academic Writing Skills Part 1 409 Prospect Street, Room S200 Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Writing a Compelling Diversity Statement Workshop Online via Zoom Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Crafting Effective Research and Personal Statements in the Humanities & Social Sciences 2-Part Series -Part 1 Poorvu Center, 301 York street, Room 121 Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Information Session for the Fulbright 2024 US Student Competition with Live Q&A with Assistant Dean Robert Harper-Mangels Poorvu Center, 301 York street, Room 121 Thursday, September 14, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
CV & Cover Letters in the Sciences Workshop Watson Center B60, 60 Sachem St. Thursday, September 14, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
NIH NRSA F30/31/32 Fellowship Application Information Session Online via Zoom Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
How to Start Writing Early for Incoming GSAS Master’s Degree & PhD Students Online via Zoom Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Starting Your First Academic Job Humanities Quadrangle Room 134 Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Styling Your Academic Writing Series - All Disciplines! Part 5 of 5 Poorvu Center, 301 York street, Room 121 Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Styling Your Academic Writing Series - All Disciplines! Part 4 of 5 Poorvu Center, 301 York street, Room 121 Thursday, April 27, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm