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Writing in Motion:
WRAB2026

Writing Research Across Borders Conference
30 Nov – 3 Dec, 2026
The University of Sydney, Australia

Image of artwork by Lionel Fogarty. A 'Black Australia' t-shirt is glued to the centre beneath a handwritten page from a manuscript by the poet. Colourful words are painted on the tarpaulin around the t-shirt and page. It is all surrounded by iconographic snakes along the borders.
Dhoom Poow Lionel Fogarty, “All Countrys Space A Same” (2024),
acrylic, fabric, glitter on tarpaulin

The Writing Research Across Borders (WRAB) Conference is a signature event of the International Society for the Advancement of Writing Research (ISAWR), held every two years at a host institution. In 2026, WRAB will be held at the University of Sydney, Australia.

Outcomes of the Round 1 Call for Papers have now been send to applicants. Co-presenters should contact their corresponding presenters for updates (including co-presenter Letters of Acceptance). If you have not received an outcome, please email contact@wrab2026.com asap.

A Round 2 Call for Papers is currently open until 30 June – outcomes will be sent in July. This call will suit Australian and New Zealand presenters because of the shorter timeline (which might hinder visa applications for international speakers). But all are welcome to apply via Round 2.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Round 2 Call For Papers, including conference themes and acceptance criteria.

Call for Papers

SUBMISSION PORTAL

Submit your abstract for Round 2 here.

Submissions

CONFERENCE ORGANISERS

Find out about the WRAB2026 Local Organising Committee.

Organisers

Camperdown Campus,
The University of Sydney

On the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, whose sovereignty we acknowledge, the Camperdown Campus is the main campus of the University of Sydney. Neo-gothic sandstone buildings sit alongside modern museums and cutting-edge medical and science research facilities. The conference will showcase the University’s iconic campus.

Just minutes away, the CBD of Australia’s largest city wraps around the spectacular Sydney Harbour, with its iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Bondi Beach will no doubt beckon conference-goers at the start of the Australian summer. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to participate in tours and cultural activities supporting conference themes.

Learn more

Find out more about the artwork featured at the top of this page:
Dhoom Poow Lionel Fogarty, “All Countrys Space A Same” (2024),
acrylic, fabric, glitter on tarpaulin