Scientific Writing Workshop with Sandra McLaren (Write.Edit.Review)
Held after the Dorothy Hill Symposium at the University of Queensland.
Facilitated by Dr Sandra McLaren (Write.Edit.Review)
Hosted by WOMEESA and The University of Queensland
Sponsored by Geoconferences (WA) Inc.
Date: Friday 7 November 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (AEST)
Location: The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus + Online option
Cost: $50 in-person | $25 online (+ booking fee)
For questions contact WOMEESA: womeesa.network@gmail.com
About the Workshop
Writing is a core skill for scientists—whether in academia, government, or industry—but it’s also one of the biggest challenges. This interactive scientific writing workshop is designed to help geoscientists overcome common writing barriers, build confidence, and rediscover writing as a creative and empowering part of their work.
Facilitated by Dr. Sandra McLaren, geologist, editor, and writing consultant from Write.Edit.Review, this full-day professional development session will blend expert guidance, hands-on activities, and peer discussions to help you strengthen your writing skills and develop strategies you can apply immediately to your own projects.
This workshop is held immediately after the Dorothy Hill Symposium (5–6 November 2025) at UQ and is open to geoscientists at all career stages, including students, researchers, and industry professionals.
Space is limited: Please note there are only 27 places available in-person and 30 places online available.
Why come to this writing workshop?
Confidence and clarity in your scientific writing process.
Tools and techniques to simplify, strengthen, and structure your writing.
Constructive feedback on your own writing through group review and reflection.
Connection and support, with the opportunity to form writing networks for ongoing collaboration.
WOMEESA-Geoconferences Travel Bursary Grants for the DHS
We invite eligible applicants to apply for WOMEESA-Geoconferences travel bursaries to support early career attendance at the Dorothy Hill Symposium (DHS) in Brisbane 5th–6th November 2025 (includes post-conference Writing Workshop, 7th Nov) at The University of Queensland, St Lucia campus. https://environment.uq.edu.au/event/session/29973
Applications close: Monday Oct 6 2025, 11:59pm (AWST)
Apply here: WOMEESA-Geoconferences Travel Bursary Application - Dorothy Hill Symposium