The Writing Bootcamp is a multi-session online course designed for final-year PhD students who are about to begin writing their thesis or are already in the writing process. It offers a practical, structured approach to thesis writing, combining theory, tools, hands-on experience, and peer support.
We will cover theory and practice which should mean that by the end, not only will you know more about writing your thesis, you may well have written some of it! This will be achieved by you carrying on the learning between the sessions and doing set tasks. These tasks are not compulsory but are part of the design of the workshop and are very much aimed at helping you write the thesis-
Presentation
Dates: September 18 & October 9, 16, 23, 2026
Time: 9:30 - 12:30h
Place: Online
Registration: Please use the following link to register (Registration dates 11/05/2026 to 01/09/2026).
Audience: PhD students
Programme
Course Structure
The course consists of four 3-hour online sessions over four weeks in September and October 2026. Each session includes:
- Theory & strategies – learn about thesis structure, writing frameworks, argumentation and productivity.
- Guided exercises – apply what you learn immediately.
- Protected writing time – work on your thesis while your peers are connected, creating a productive and motivating environment.
Pre-course tasks
To help you get the most out of this bootcamp, you are encouraged to complete a few pre-course tasks before the first session. These tasks are not compulsory, but they are designed to help you start writing with confidence and make faster progress.
What you’ll learn
- What a thesis is for and what it needs to do
- How to structure your thesis effectively
- Writing frameworks and elegant writing techniques
- How to develop a strong argument and think critically
- Productivity strategies to stay on track
- Action planning for submission
What is expected from participants?
To make the most of this bootcamp, you should:
- Attend all sessions – each session builds on the previous one.
- Engage actively – discussions and exercises will help solidify your learning.
- Complete optional tasks – activities like drafting your thesis structure, writing an initial abstract, and reviewing similar thesis will help you make faster progress.
All sessions need to be attended in order to receive a certificate.
To learn more about our course policies, please visit https://bist.eu/courses-policies/
Speakers
Geraint Wyn Story
Geraint brings experience from working for some of the world’s largest life science companies, a PhD from Cambridge, and 16 years of working within personal and professional development. This rare combination of experience and skills, combined with his down-to-earth style, means that he can bring the best of each of these worlds.