Bella Sky Writing Retreat 2026

The graduate PhD programs “Basic and Clinical Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences (#MUSKOS),” “Surgical Sciences,” and “Airways, Anesthesiology, and Skin” invite you to a two-day writing retreat at the Bella Sky Hotel in Copenhagen.

Bring your study protocol, scientific manuscript, or PhD thesis and join us for an immersive writing experience.

Please note that the retreat does not include an overnight stay paid for by the PhD programs. You are, however, welcome to book an overnight stay at your own expense. 

Participants

PhD students enrolled in “Basic and Clinical Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences (#MUSKOS),” “Surgical Sciences,” or “Airways, Anesthesiology, and Skin” who would benefit from two dedicated writing days. It doesn’t matter where you are in your PhD journey as long as you’re working on a relevant PhD work package to bring to the retreat. Thirty spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In case of oversubscription, priority will be given to students who did not attend the 2024 Bella Sky Writing Retreat. Sign up only if you can commit to two full days.

Programme

Day 1 (13 April). Theme: Hyperfocus and writing

08:00 – 08.30 Registration and breakfast
08.30 – 09.00 Welcome and plan for the retreat, TB. How to Hyperfocus, MSH
09.00 – 12.00 Individual writing
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch
12.45 – 14.00 Individual writing
14.00 – 14.20 Break
16:00 – 17:00 Social physical activity (walk, run or other activity) TBD.
17:00 – 18.00  Individual writing
18:00 – 20:00 Dinner

TB: Thomas Bandholm, MSH: Maria Swennergren Hansen, TBD: To be determined.

 

Day 2 (14 April). Theme: Writing tips

08:00 – 08.30 Breakfast
08.30 – 09.00 Writing tips, TB
09.00 – 12.00 Individual writing
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch
12.45 – 14.00  Individual writing
14.00 – 14.20 Break
14:20 – 15:45 Individual writing
15:45 – 16:00 Feedback and end of retreat

Date, time and venue

  • April 13, 2026: From 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (dinner included)
  • April 14 2026: From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
AC Bella Sky, Center Blvd. 5, DK-2300 Copenhagen.

Organizing Committee

  • Postdoc Maria Swennergren Hansen
  • Associate Professor Mette Merete Pedersen
  • Professor Charlotte Suppli
  • Professor Ismail Gögenur
  • Professor Thomas Bandholm

Registration, deadline and fee

The writing retreat has no fee.

Please complete the provided template and send it to lea.parmark@regionh.dk

Enrollment Deadline is 13 March 2026.