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

1 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 Lunch Break

2 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 Coffee Break

3 Reflect first steps and Writing Session 1

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

Speaker: All Participants

4 Writing session 2 (breakout groups)

• Writing the discussion section

Speaker: All Participants

18:00 Dinner

5 Continue Writing Session 2 (breakout groups)

• Continue Writing Session 2

Speaker: All Participants

Wednesday 16 July

6 Recap Day 1

• Output day 1 – remaining issues and tasks

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

7 Reflect Writing Session 2

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

Speaker: All Participants

10:30 Coffee Break

8 Discuss synthesis

Speaker: All Participants

12:00 Lunch Break

9 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 Coffee Break and Enjoy the Sun

10 Writing Session 3

• write conclusions and outlook sections
• address last issues

Speaker: All Participants

18:30 Dinner

Thursday 17 July

11 Recap of Day 2

• Output day 2 – remaining issues and tasks

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

12 Reflect Writing Session 3

• Come together to discuss last questions/issues

Speaker: All Participants

10:30 Coffee Break

13 Final Plenary and Discussion

• Finalize things

Speaker: All Participants

12:00 Lunch Break

14 Finalizing last issues

Speaker: All Participants

15 Wrap-up and Goodbye

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