Writing in Motion: Writing Research Across Borders

EOI – Canagarajah Workshop

Expression of Interest – Decolonizing Academic Writing Research Workshop

“Challenges and Controversies in Decolonizing Academic Writing Research: Epistemologies, Methodologies, Strategies” (29 Nov, 1-4pm)

Please complete this form to request a place in the pre-conference workshop with Prof. Suresh Canagarajah.

The workshop is entitled “Challenges and Controversies in Decolonizing Academic Writing Research: Epistemologies, Methodologies, Strategies.”

The workshop will be held on 29 November 2026, from 1-4pm. A light lunch will be provided beforehand, with time for informal networking and discussion afterward. The workshop cost is included in the conference registration fees (i.e., there is no additional cost for those already registered for WRAB2026).

The workshop itself will feature theoretical discussions, data analyses, and collaborative feedback on participants’ research projects on decolonizing academic writing. Prof. Canagarajah will provide readings to participants beforehand to generate discussion.

This workshop is limited to 30 participants, with priority given to Higher Degree by Research students and Early Career Researchers. The workshop will be facilitated by Dr Jiva Lamsal (University of Sydney).

Name(Required)
Enter here the university/institution you are enrolled at, previously studied at, or currently work for. If you are currently unaffiliated, leave this field blank.
Indicate if you currently enrolled in a degree, or how recently you completed your degree.
If your research degree status was not listed in the previous question, please describe your experience conducting research, including the year/s you last undertook a research project.
In 3-4 sentences, please describe your current research interest. This could be your current PhD project, a paper/presentation you are working on, a grant application you are thinking of submitting, or the big idea that connects various research activities.

By submitting this form you are indicating your interest in joining and participating in an active research workshop with Prof. Suresh Canagarajah. You are committing to attending in person, if accepted, on 29 Nov, 1-4pm. You are agreeing to prepare for the workshop by completing readings and to participate in the workshop through discussion and responding to the ideas of others.

We will let you know if you have been accepted into the workshop as soon as possible. Note – the first round EOI will close on 20 August. We aim to let you know by 27 August.