Join us for the Optentia Writing Retreat 2026, an immersive four-day experience designed to enhance your research skills, writing productivity, and overall well-being as a scholar. Hosted at the Khaya iBhubesi Conference Centre, this retreat offers an opportunity to refine your dissertation, thesis, or research articles.
Also enjoy a day and a half training in AtlasTI by Dr Sarah Bulloch.
Why join?
- Jump-start your research proposal and leave the workshop with a clear, well-developed foundation.
Master essential research analysis tools - ATLAS.ti, Mplus, and Jamovi - to confidently analyse your qualitative and quantitative data. - Write your chapters during the workshop and receive immediate expert feedback to fast-track your research progress.
- Make real, measurable progress on your thesis in a focused, supportive writing environment.
Registration Details:
Early Bird (until 27 March 2026, 17:00): R10,000.00
Standard (28 March – 7 April 2026, 17:00): R12,000.00
Registration includes workshops, writing time, accommodation, and meals.
Limited spaces available.
Have a peek at the experiences of attendees at last year's USIBA writing retreat.
Pamphlet
For more information, kindly contact Lynn Booysen.