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ALP Writing Week: improve your academic writing skills

Are you insecure about your language skills in Dutch or English? Do you struggle with structuring your texts or need some help in conveying a message? Then join a free writing workshop at the ALP!

During the year, the Academic Language Programme (ALP) is organizing a series of writing weeks for students who want to improve their academic writing skills. During these (free) workshops, you will receive practical tips from experienced instructors and learn how to improve your texts and your writing process. Whether you write in Dutch or English, you are welcome to join. The workshops are small-scale, allowing for personal attention. 

The next writing weeks will take place from 16 - 20 November 2026, 12 - 16 April, 18 - 21 May and 15 - 18 June 2027.

Workshops and scheduling 
The workshops for each week will be announced on this website. If you would like to receive updates when the topics of the workshops are announced and registration opens, you can sign up for the e-mail list by sending an email to alp.sgw@vu.nl. 

We’ll be sharing more information about the writing week in November soon. Are you curious to find out more? If so, take a look at the programme for June 2026 in the drop-down menu below to get an idea of the workshops and themes that will be covered.

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Take a look at ALP Thesis Coaching

Workshops Writing Week 15 - 18 June 2026

  • Monday 15 June: Geef je tekst meer samenhang in 5 stappen

    This workshop is Dutch only. Read the description here.

    Language: Dutch
    Time: 13.30-15.00 
    Location: OZW-6A10
    Teacher: Maarten Klene
    Registration: Reserve your spot for this workshop by signing up via this form. 

  • Monday 15 June: Three ways to build your academic vocabulary

    Would you like to learn practical ways to build your academic vocabulary in English? In this workshop, you will learn three strategies: using texts from your field as models for effective academic language, using various online resources to explore useful word combinations, and giving short pieces of text a vocabulary makeover to see how small changes in wording can improve style, tone and clarity. 

    Language: English
    Time: 13.30-15.00 
    Location: OZW-6A1
    Teacher: Kathy Czako
    Registration: Reserve your spot for this workshop by signing up via this form. 

  • Tuesday 16 June: The writing process - The final thesis sprint

    How can you stay on top of your thesis and avoid getting overwhelmed by everything you still need to do? How can you effectively plan your writing sessions? And what can you do when you get stuck? Writing is a complex task which creates a lot of stress for many students. In this workshop you will learn about common causes why people get stuck, and you will learn strategies to get started again and be more effective in your writing. We will practise with various techniques that will help you to produce more text and make writing easier. At the end you'll make a personal action plan for your writing assignments.

    Language: English and Dutch
    Time: 13.30-15.00 
    Location: OZW-6A10
    Teacher: Anna Martonfi
    Registration: Reserve your spot for this workshop by signing up via this form. 

  • Wednesday 17 June: Structure and substance in academic writing

    Do you find it hard to come up with a clear structure for your text? Do you get feedback from your teacher that the organization of text isn’t clear? In this workshop we will look at how you can create, rethink, or refine a logical structure for your text and how you can make sure that your readers understand where you are going in your writing—and why. Our workshop will provide you with some concrete strategies to work on your organization and structure skills. The workshop will be given in English, but the general principles also hold for Dutch texts.  

    Language: English
    Time: 13.30-15.00 
    Location: OZW-6A10
    Teacher: Abby Gambrel
    Registration: Reserve your spot for this workshop by signing up via this form. 

  • Thursday 18 June: Academic writing in the age of AI

    Since the introduction of ChatGPT, generative AI has transformed how people write. GenAI tools can support academic writing by helping to generate ideas and refine assignment drafts, but there are also challenges. AI-generated content is not always accurate, and its use raises important questions about originality and academic integrity. In this workshop, we explore the role of generative AI in academic writing. How can AI tools like ChatGPT support your writing process? What are the risks and limitations? And how can you ensure responsible and ethical use?

    Language: English
    Time: 13.30-15.00  
    Location: OZW-6A10
    Teacher: Paul Robertson
    Registration: Reserve your spot for this workshop by signing up via this form. 

About the ALP

Contact the Academic Language Programme

For VU staff: contact us about courses on communicative skills or questions related to language policy.

Dr. Gea Dreschler, ALP academic director

Dr. Nel de Jong, coordinator ALP for Dutch (NT1, NT2)

For students: for questions or information about a course, workshop or coaching, contact us at

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