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Centre for Academic Writing
Welcome to the Centre for Academic Writing
Supporting students' writing since 2004
The Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) is an innovative teaching and research centre whose mission is to enable students at Coventry University to become independent writers, and to equip academic staff in all disciplines to achieve their full potential as authors and teachers of scholarly writing.
CAW Announcements
Tuesday 7 October 2025
CAW Facilitated Writing Time Sessions for UG/PGT Students
CAW Facilitated Writing Time sessions for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate taught (PGT) students have been scheduled for October and December. These sessions are designed for you to utilise a quiet, welcoming space in CAW's Academic Writing Studio to work on a current assignment.
October Sessions:
- Tuesday 14 October 2025 - 11:00 - 13:00
- Thursday 23 October 2025 - 14:00 - 16:00
Registrations close 24-hours before each protected writing time session. To view the full schedule and register to attend, visit: https://libcal.coventry.ac.uk/calendar/caw
Monday 22 September 2025
CAW's Single Question Drop-in Sessions
CAW's Single Question Drop-in Sessions start Monday 29 September 2025. Sessions take place on the Ground Floor of the Lanchester Library Monday - Friday each week until Friday 19 December 2025 inclusive. To find out more information and view the schedule, visit: https://libguides.coventry.ac.uk/CAWhomepage/Dropinsessions
Tuesday 9 September 2025
Protected Writing Time Sessions for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs)
Protected Writing Time sessions for postgraduate researchers only (PGRs) have now been scheduled once a month from September 2025 - December 2025. These sessions are designed for you to utilise a quiet, welcoming space in CAW's Academic Writing Studio to work on your research writing. Registrations close 24-hours before each protected writing time session. To view the schedule and register to attend, visit:
https://libcal.coventry.ac.uk/calendar/caw
CAW Opening Times and How to Contact Us
Opening Times
Monday - Thursday: 09:00 - 20:00
Friday: 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
In-Person: CAW is located next to the back entrance/exit of the Lanchester Library.
Telephone: 024 7765 7902
Email: writing.caw@coventry.ac.uk
Follow CAW on X: @CAWCov