About the WIP

• The Postgraduate Work In Progress (WIP) seminar provides all Philosophy graduate students a platform to present and discuss their current research. It is an informal session, organised and led by graduates.
• Attendance optional, but recommended. All are welcome, whether MA, MPhil, PhD, faculty, or visitor.

How does it work?

• Each week, a graduate will present a paper they are working on. This could be an assessed essay (for MAs), supervision essays (for MPhils), or a thesis chapter (for PhDs).
• The presentation lasts approx. 30 minutes, followed by an approx. 30 minute open discussion and Q&A. A social at the pub reliably follows each seminar.
• No previous knowledge or reading necessary.

When is it?

• The WIP takes place every Thursday from 5pm to 6:15pm, room S2.77. You can also attend it online via Teams.
• Title and abstract for each talk plus a Teams link is emailed to everyone on a Monday.

How do I present?

• Email the organisers, Tiago Rodrigues and/or Lucas Menezes.

Guidance for Presenters

• You may present anything (reasonable), e.g. an entire paper, an assessed essay, a chapter of a thesis, outline the scope of a project, etc. There's no strict minimum of maximum limit on length.
• Regarding length, we highly recommend 3,000 to 5,000 words. (Since you should be able to present it within 30 minutes.)
• Please email your title and abstract to the WIP organisers by the end of Sunday before your presentation. E.g. If you're presenting week 5, your deadline will be end of Sunday week 4.
• The whole point is to use the WIP to gather feedback/suggestions with which to improve your work. Therefore, your work doesn't need to be a watertight or polished piece (at all), but may be a draft or substantial set of notes. You are welcome to share work at all stages of the writing process.
• This is an invaluable opportunity for graduates to better their work by receiving peer-review feedback and tips. The environment is friendly, supportive, and unassessed, thereby making it an excellent opportunity for students to practice defence of their work, brainstorm objections, and (above all) socialise with other PGs and faculty.

Current Schedule for Term 2

A list of seminars occurring in the current academic term can be found below:

The Organisers

If you would like to present at the WIP and/or have any questions, please email Tiago Rodrigues (tiago.rodrigues-dinares.2@warwick.ac.uk) or Lucas Menezes (lucas.barreto-menezes-de-oliveira@warwick.ac.uk).