Writing Retreat Synthesis Paper | SynCom Project CuLiWell

15 Jul 2025, 12:00 → 17 Jul 2025, 17:00 Europe/Berlin

tba (potentially Berlin)

On July 15-17, 2025 scientists of the SynCom Project CuLiWell are meeting for a Writing Retreat. The goal is to finish a draft of a synthesis perspective paper on critical raw materials and geothermal wells.

At the event, we will combine the individual chapters, synthesize research findings from diverse fields, and develop future directions.

The Writing Retreat provides dedicated time and space for writing, away from other responsibilities.

We are looking forward to this exciting and productive workshop!

Tuesday 15 July

12:00 → 12:30 Introduction

• Welcome
• Current status of the synthesis paper
• What has to be done next?
• Goals and Process for/of the Writing Retreat

Speakers: Dr Simona Regenspurg (GFZ), Dr Katrin Kieling (GFZ), Dr Katharina Sielemann (SynCom)

12:30 → 13:30 Lunch Break

13:30 → 15:00 Establish structure of discussion section and start writing

• Identify threats/linkages/dependencies between chapters and develop structure of the discussion section along those linkages
• Split and group authors depending on linkages
• Start writing paragraphs (Writing Session 1)

Speaker: All Participants

15:00 → 15:30 Coffee Break

15:30 → 16:00 Reflect first steps and Writing Session 1

• Come together to discuss questions/issues/next steps/recommendations

Speaker: All Participants

16:00 → 18:00 Writing session 2 (breakout groups)

• Writing the discussion section

Speaker: All Participants

18:00 → 19:30 Dinner

19:30 → 21:00 Continue Writing Session 2 (breakout groups)

• Continue Writing Session 2

Speaker: All Participants

Wednesday 16 July

09:30 → 10:00 Recap Day 1

• Output day 1 – remaining issues and tasks

Speakers: Dr Katrin Kieling (GFZ), Dr Simona Regenspurg (GFZ)

10:00 → 10:30 Reflect Writing Session 2

• Come together to discuss questions/issues/next steps/recommendations from Writing Session 2

Speaker: All Participants

10:30 → 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 → 12:00 Discuss synthesis

Speaker: All Participants

12:00 → 13:00 Lunch Break

13:00 → 15:00 Development of iconic figures

• Decide on the number and rough content of the figures
• Draft figures
• Present sketches/drafts, discuss improvements, develop ideas further which can then be implemented by a professional graphic designer

Speaker: All Participants

15:00 → 15:45 Coffee Break and Enjoy the Sun

15:45 → 18:00 Writing Session 3

• write conclusions and outlook sections
• address last issues

Speaker: All Participants

18:30 → 20:30 Dinner

Thursday 17 July

09:30 → 09:45 Recap of Day 2

• Output day 2 – remaining issues and tasks

Speakers: Dr Katrin Kieling (GFZ), Dr Simona Regenspurg (GFZ)

09:45 → 10:30 Reflect Writing Session 3

• Come together to discuss last questions/issues

Speaker: All Participants

10:30 → 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 → 12:00 Final Plenary and Discussion

• Finalize things

Speaker: All Participants

12:00 → 13:00 Lunch Break

13:00 → 14:00 Finalizing last issues

Speaker: All Participants

14:00 → 14:30 Wrap-up and Goodbye

Speakers: Dr Simona Regenspurg (GFZ), Dr Katrin Kieling (GFZ), Dr Katharina Sielemann (SynCom)