Looking for a focused, supportive space to make progress on your writing? Join us for Shut Up and Write, where we dedicate time to getting words on the page—no distractions, just writing.

This year, we’re structuring our sessions into four blocks of six weeks, with the goal of completing a piece of writing in each block.

When: Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: The Loft in the Journalism Department (26 Crozier Street, Stellenbosch)
First session: Thursday, 20 February 2025

Everyone is welcome—whether you’re working on a journal article, a thesis, a novel, or anything in between. Just bring your project, and let’s write!

Check out the dates below for each of the blocks. Snacks will be provided :D!

Hope to see you there!

Writing Session Dates:

  • Block Three: 29 May 2025 – 3 July 2025
  • Block Four: 17 July 2025 – 21 August 2025
  • Block Five: 4 September 2025 –  9 October 2025
  • Block Six: 23 October 2025 –  27 November 2025

Convener: Dr Christel Antonites

SciCOM is the South African Research Chair in Science Communication. SciCOM is hosted by Stellenbosch University at the Department of Journalism (DoJ).

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