On Friday, 21 November, the FernUniversität in Hagen invites its dedicated students and doctoral candidates to immerse themselves in an evening devoted entirely to the art and craft of academic writing. The Langer Schreibabend promises a vibrant mix of workshops, discussions and focused writing sessions⸺all designed to ignite creativity, sharpen scholarly skills and foster intellectual exchange.
From the comfort of the Schreibzentrum‘s Moodle environment, participants will join a series of Zoom sessions that provide both structure and inspiration. Whether you are beginning a new project, polishing a chapter or striving to bring a manuscript to completion, this online event offers the perfect framework to push forward with confidence.
History in the making: Prof Schmieder will share her academic insights
The programme opens at 3 pm, with the main room welcoming participants for a laid-back start and informal questions. At 6 pm, the official greeting sets the tone, followed by a panel discussion on “Sustainability in Education” led by Frank Wistuba, of BNE:digital NRW and Historian Prof. Felicitas Schmieder.
At 7 pm, Dr Moritz Kohls of studyFIT will lead a workshop on LaTeX, guiding participants through the intricacies of producing academic work with professional precision. From 8 pm onwards, a variety of sessions explore different topics, such as efficient reading strategies and sustainable time management.
All the world’s a stage: IELTS Instructor Ipek Aksu will show how that’s true for English too
A special highlight awaits at 8 pm: our very own Ipek Aksu, IELTS instructor, will lead the only English-language workshop of the evening. With her customary flair, she will demonstrate how drama methods can be harnessed to enrich language learning ⸺ a session not to be missed by those keen to add a creative spark to their writing journey.
The evening starts winding down at 10 pm with informal networking and convivial exchange in the main room, while the virtual reading room will remain open throughout for those who prefer some peace and quiet when writing.
Registration
Participation is free of charge and requires only self-enrolment via Moodle: Register here. The full programme, including Zoom links, will be continuously updated in the Moodle course.
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