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Writing retreats for doctoral students in Finnish

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During the spring and early summer (26.4.–13.6.2024) writing retreats are arranged for doctoral thesis writing over Teams in Finnish. The retreat include short information sessions and producing your own text.

More information on the retreats in Finnish: Tutkimusraportoinnin tekstiretriitit tohtoriopiskelijoille verkossa

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