The Católica Doctoral School (CADOS) in collaboration with the Transform4Europe Alliance (T4EU) proudly presents the Around Writing Series, a trilogy of interactive workshops designed to help PhD students enhance their academic writing through creativity, collaboration, and reflection.

The Around Writing Series is not just a training course, it’s a laboratory of ideas where participants co-create knowledge, experiment with writing tools, and connect with peers across Europe. The initiative aims to boost both the technical and human dimensions of academic writing, encouraging critical thought, purpose, and joy in the process.

Open to all doctoral candidates across the T4EU network, the series provides a vibrant space to explore the art and practice of writing from multiple perspectives — feedback, structure, and artificial intelligence. Each session combines scholarly discussion with hands-on experimentation, empowering participants to develop effective strategies, tools, and habits for productive academic writing.

Program Overview

Workshop 1 | Feedbacking Me & My Writing
November 24, 2–5 pm (Lisbon time)
Learn the power of constructive feedback — how to ask for it, offer it, and use it to grow as a writer.

Workshop 2 | The Anatomy of the Text & Map Making
November 26, 2–5 pm (Lisbon time)
Explore how academic texts work from the inside out — and how to map your ideas for clarity and coherence.

Workshop 3 | A.I. & You: Effective Prompts for ChatGPT
December 1, 2–5 pm (Lisbon time)
Discover how to use artificial intelligence ethically and creatively in your writing process.

Applications open soon!

PhD students from any T4EU university are welcome to apply.
For more information: cados@ucp.pt.