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The Writing Centre for Scholars and Researchers
The Writing Centre for Scholars and Researchers works with publishers, editors and literary agents to support University of Melbourne postgraduate students and academic staff to communicate their research to a broad readership.
NEWS: 'Dr Who? Why, it's Martin Plowman, PhD UFO,' The Age (5 August 2008).
Martin Plowman, recipient of a grant from the centre, has been featured in The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, the Australian, Herald-Sun, and mX. Martin has been interviewed on Channel Ten News and Channel Seven's Sunrise. Martin was also heard on airwaves across the nation (ABC, 3AW, 2GB and Mix 94.5) as well as Radio New Zealand and i102-104 FM in Ireland. Our favourite headline - 'Take me to your readers' ...
NEWS: Melbourne University philosopher and recipient of sponsorship from the centre, Damon Young, has written, 'Driven to distraction,' for The Age (5 July 2008) ahead of the release of his book, Distraction: A Philosopher's Guide to Being Free (MUP, September 2008). Damon received sponsorship for The Allure of the Garden.
Publication support program
The writing centre can provide ongoing assistance to publish for a non-specialist audience through the publication support program. Through stages 1 & 2 of the program participants develop a publishing project in consultation with editors, agents and publishers. Stage 3, manuscript sponsorship, offers participants the chance to receive a mentorship, financial or editorial support to pursue their project. Applications now open.
The centre has awarded 21 sponsorships since mid-2006.
Graduate certificate in commercialisation for research students
As part of the Graduate Certificate in Commercialisation for Research Students, the centre offers 950-803 From Academic Researcher to Entrepreneurial Writer. This subject aims to provide current PhD students with the skills necessary to translate research from the academy into writing for the general public in commercial applications.
Writers' festivals, literary events and online forums
The centre collaborates with departments to organise industry panels to discuss publishing avenues. The centre also organises on-campus lectures by visiting writers, writers' festivals, events and online forums.
Consultations
The centre also offers informal consultations on translating research into a book, (newspaper or popular magazine) article or website for a wider audience.
Academic writing and publishing
We specialise in writing for a general audience, for all enquiries related to academic writing, journal article preparation and thesis binding services, click on the links provided to be redirected.