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Held in June and December, the Thesis Writers' Intensive (TWI) is your chance make headway on your thesis, dissertation, or other graduate writing project.

Participants clear their calendars and devote three full days to writing in a supportive environment. It’s a great opportunity to learn from presentations, sharpen skills, and build momentum. You’ll also have the chance to meet other grad students working on their writing projects project.

The TWI offers several modes of support for thesis writing, including:

• structured days
• writing, time management, and related workshops
• peer support
• expert consultations

During these three days, you can sign up for writing consultations with tutors from the Academic Skills Centre, research/citation consultations with librarians, and academic counselling from Student Wellness. These sessions are intended to provide personalized feedback and advice.

The TWI is a collaboration between the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the Academic Skills Centre, Student Wellness, and the UVic Libraries.

Frequently asked questions

When is Thesis Writers' Intensive?

Thesis Writers' Intensive (TWI) is typically held twice per year in early June and December.

It is held in the Mearns Centre for Learning (McPherson Library) at the ̽��ϵ��.

The next event will take place June 10-12, 2026.  

Questions about the event should be directed to Cindy Svatek, Faculty of Graduate Studies, at fgsadmin@uvic.ca, or Michael Lines, UVic Libraries, at mlines@uvic.ca. 

Who should attend?

The TWI is open to all actively registered UVic graduate students. You must be actively writing your thesis, dissertation, or research project. It’s essential that you come prepared with drafts or ideas. Be prepared to write.

There are limited spaces in each TWI and participants may only attend once.

Is there a cost?

There is no cost to attend the TWI.  Coffee, tea, and lunches are provided on all three days.