Hello everyone!
DocSoBe is inviting you to a two-day, free-of-charge and all-inclusive* writing retreat on the beautiful Seili Island on 14–15 August 2026! This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in stunning nature and scenery while making meaningful progress on your own projects through productive writing sessions.
About the Event: The retreat will host 20 doctoral researchers from the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences and DP Invest. Places will not be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, participants will be selected by lottery once the registration period closes. A waitlist of reserve candidates will also be established, with the order determined by lottery as well.
Registration: Register via this Webropol form by 4 June 2026. Please complete all required fields to help the organizing team operate as efficiently as possible.
Tentative Schedule (subject to minor changes):
Friday, 14 August 2026
09:30 | Ferry departure from Turku (Läntinen Rantakatu 37)
11:15 | Arrival in Seili
11:15–13:00 | Check-in · Welcome & introductions
13:00 | Writing sessions 1 & 2
17:00–18:00 | Dinner
18:00 | Writing session 3
Evening | Free time & group activities · Evening snacks
Saturday, 15 August 2026
08:30–10:00 | Breakfast
10:00 | Writing session 1
12:30–13:30 | Lunch
13:30 | Writing session 2 / free time
16:30 | Ferry departure from Seili
18:15 | Arrival in Turku (Läntinen Rantakatu 37)
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* All-inclusive covers the following costs on behalf of all participants: accommodation, ferry transfers to and from the island, arrival day dinner and evening snacks, and breakfast and lunch on the second day. Please note that no lunch will be served on the arrival day. An early dinner is scheduled instead.
Any additional purchases, such as lunch on the first day, snacks, or coffee beyond what is provided by the organizing team, will be at your own expense. You are also welcome to bring your own food and snacks.
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Best Regards,
DocSoBe