Brought to you by the Phoenix Writers - School of Education and Creative Arts
Join us for two days of information and writing sessions.
The Phoenix Writers HDR Research Bootcamp is a peer-led initiative created by a group of academic colleagues from the School of Education and Creative Arts. Phoenix Writers meets twice weekly to carve out time for focused research and writing, and to support one another in a low-pressure, collegial setting. This bootcamp builds on that ethos by offering practical, peer-facilitated sessions that centre on ethical, sustainable, and human-centred research practice.
What to expect
This bootcamp provides an excellent opportunity to meet with other researchers, carve out time to focus on your writing and research, and collaboratively consider strategies that can enhance your research and writing productivity.
You will experience:
- Speed dating style networking
- Guest presentations on ethics applications, ethical AI use and nontraditional research outputs
- Lightning talks and mentor sessions
- Focused writing sessions using the
- Writing Cafe approach
- Opportunities to connect with other HDR researchers
Day 1 - Monday, September 28th
Day 1 introduces participants to staple activities in the HDR journey, such as writing literature reviews, receiving supervisor feedback and applying for ethics approval. Participants can choose which sessions will benefit their stage of the HDR journey. The afternoon provides guided writing sessions with access to mentors as needed.
Day 2 - Tuesday, September 29th
Day 2 follows with lightning talks on structured writing, research design and turning HDR work into publications. The guided writing sessions provide goalsetting, accountability, and quiet writing sprints to help participants move forward in their work—whether they’re starting out or polishing up.
Audience
- HDR students (PhD and Master’s)
- MEd students
What to bring
- Your laptop
- Research and writing projects
- Water bottle & coffee cup
Meet your presenters and facilitators
Dr Nicole Brownlie – Lecturer, School of Education and Creative Arts Nicole is a lecturer and active researcher in ethical AI and assessment. Her current work focuses on ethical augmentation—a values-led approach to using AI in education that upholds professional judgement and academic integrity.
Dr Claire Nicholls – Lecturer, School of Education and Creative Arts Claire is a qualitative researcher with expertise in phenonmeological methodologies, community music, and reflective practice. She brings structure and support to academic writing spaces through low-pressure, high-productivity routines.
Dr Rachel Leslie – Lecturer, School of Education and Creative Arts Rachel is an educational mental health expert whose research focuses on neurodiversity, parental experiences, and inclusive pedagogy. Her sessions reflect a deep understanding of the emotional and cognitive dimensions of research.
Jane Batham – Lecturer, School of Education and Creative Arts Jane is a qualitative researcher and peer mentor who uses NVivo extensively for both literature and data analysis. Her facilitation is practical and beginner-friendly.
Dr Glenys Oberg - Lecturer, School of Education and Creative Arts Glenys is a quantitative and qualitative researcher with an impressive publication record. With a research focus on trauma informed practices and moral injury, Glenys provides practical insights into making the most out of your research.