Writing Retreat
June 28-30 2026
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs
Zahra Sharifonnasabi
Queen Mary University of London
Olivier Sibai
University of Bath
Committee
Mario Campana
University of Bath
Finola Kerrigan
University of Birmingham
OVERVIEW
The Pre-Conference Writing Retreat brings together scholars in a focused and collegial environment, offering dedicated writing time alongside structured one-to-one mentoring and opportunities for collaboration. The retreat takes place immediately prior to the Consumer Culture Theory (CCT) Conference.
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While the retreat is open to all researchers with an interest in CCT, it is primarily aimed at mid-career scholars. Participation is free of charge.
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Provisional Schedule:
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Sunday, June 28, 2026
19:00 – Welcome dinner (optional)
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Monday, June 29, 2026
10:00 – 10:30: Settling in, introductions, and goal setting
10:30 – 11:30: Writing session 1
11:30 – 12:00: Break
12:00 – 13:30: Writing session 2 (optional mentor meeting in final 30 minutes)
13:30 – 14:30: Lunch
14:30 – 16:00: Writing session 3 (optional mentor meeting in final 30 minutes)
16:00 – 16:30: Break
16:30 – 18:00: Writing session 4 (optional mentor meeting in final 30 minutes)
18:00 – 18:30: Reflection on goals and planning for Day 2
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
9:30 – 10:00: Goal (re)setting through walk and talk
10:00 – 11:30: Writing session 5 (optional mentor meeting in final 30 minutes)
11:30 – 12:00: Break
12:00 – 13:30: Writing session 6 (optional mentor meeting in final 30 minutes)
13:30 – 14:30: Lunch
14:30 – 16:00: Writing session 7 (optional mentor meeting in final 30 minutes)
16:00 – 16:30: Wrap-up, review of goals, and planning next steps
16:30 – Walk to Welcome Reception
Registration
To manage capacity and ensure the smooth running of the retreat, participation is capped at 40 participants. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Registration deadline: May 31, 2026
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Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVUdYxNMkXGIylgt9euzDc7zGcJ1AhEHIEXIXz6qmyz08wsw/viewform?usp=header
For additional information, please contact z.sharifonnasabi@qmul.ac.uk