KolleKolle Writing Retreat 2026

The graduate PhD program “Basic and Clinical Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences (MUSKOS) invite you to a two-day writing retreat at the KolleKolle conference hotel in Værløse, 17 km north of central Copenhagen.

Nestled in inspiring natural and distraction-free surroundings, this retreat blends focused writing sessions with social and physical activities, giving you the perfect balance of productivity and well-being. Bring your study protocol, scientific manuscript, or PhD thesis, and join us in a supportive space designed for deep focus and real writing progress.

Overnight stay is included and covered by the PhD program, so you can fully immerse yourself without worrying about logistics.

Participants

PhD students enrolled in “Basic and Clinical Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences (MUSKOS)” 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. Twelve spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up only if you can commit to two full days.

Programme

Day 1 (10 September). Theme: Deep work and writing

08:00 – 08.30 Registration and breakfast
08.30 – 09.00 Welcome and plan for the retreat. Structure for deep work, MSH
09.00 – 12.00

Individual writing

*Pomodoro technique in practice in one group room, LHI
12.00 – 12.45 Lunch
12.45 – 14.00 Individual writing
14.00 – 14.20 Break and room check in
14.20 – 15.30 Individual writing
15.30 – 17.00 *Social physical activity, STL, KRLM
17.00 – 17.45  Individual writing
17.45 – 18.00 

Excellence and kindness in research, TB
18.00 – 20.00 Dinner
20.00

Evening campfire, STL, KRLM

*Voluntary activities

TB: Thomas Bandholm, MSH: Maria Swennergren Hansen, LHI: Lina Holm Ingelsrud, STL: Sofie Tscherning Lindholm, KRLM: Kristian Rodenkam Langer Mortensen

 

Day 2 (11 September). Theme: Respond to peer-review and writing

06.45 – 07.30 *Morning workout, STL, KRLM
08.00 – 08.30 Breakfast and check-out from our rooms
08.45 – 09.15 Respond to peer-review, MMP and LHI
09.15 – 11.30 Individual writing
11.30 – 12.00 *Social physical activity/play, or a quiet walk (no outfit change needed), STL, KRLM
12.00 – 12.45 Lunch
12.45 – 14.00  Individual writing
14.00 – 14.20 Break
14.20 – 15.30 Individual writing
15.30

End of retreat

*Voluntary activities

MMP: Mette Merete Pedersen, LHI: Lina Holm Ingelsrud, STL: Sofie Tscherning Lindholm, KRLM: Kristian Rodenkam Langer Mortensen

Date, time and venue

    Date: From September 10, 8:00 AM, to September 11, 3:30 PM, 2026.

    Venue: KolleKolle conference hotel, Frederiksborgvej 105, DK-3500 Værløse. You can travel by car, public transport or by bike via the Farum Route supercycle path (https://uk.kollekolle.dk/conference-hotel-contact/).

    Overnight stay and all meals are included.

    Organizing Committee

    • Postdoc Maria Swennergren Hansen
    • Associate professor Lina Holm Ingelsrud
    • Associate professor Mette Merete Pedersen
    • Professor Thomas Bandholm
    • Postdoc Kristian Rodenkammer Langer Mortensen
    • pre-PhD student Sofie Tscherning Lindholm

    Registration, deadline and fee

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

    Enrolment deadline: 1 August, 2026

    Fee: No fee