Writing events

Find out more about writing events for postgraduate research students at AUT, including writers' retreats and writing workshops.

Writers’ retreats

These 2½-day residential retreats take place at Vaughan Park, Long Bay*. A limited number of places is available for each retreat by competitive application. These events provide an opportunity for research students to have dedicated writing time, free of distractions, in order to focus on thesis writing, with experienced academics and writing experts on-site.

*If you have allergies, please be aware that there is a resident cat that lives on-site at Vaughan Park.

Upcoming retreat

The next Writers’ Retreat is as follows:

3-5 November 2025
- Applications close 19 September 2025
- Apply now

What to expect at a postgraduate writer’s retreat

Not sure what exactly happens at a writer’s retreat? What will you do, where will you stay, what services can you access, what should you bring and how’s the food? Read our Thesislink blog to learn more.

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Research Writing Group

This highly supportive and social group meets twice monthly: once online and once for coffee in person. Our group offers a place to talk about where you are at in your writing and research, and share advice and resources.