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Finding Your Authorial Voice In Academic Writing

Tuesday 31st May 2022, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (London Time)

Drawing on the field of Applied Linguistics, this workshop examines stylistic devices used to enable an authorial voice in academic writing. The stringent rules at play in the academic field can paralyse the writer.

This workshop will:

  • Explore the purpose of citation and examine different disciplinary approaches to citation
  • Explore the tension between humility and originality
  • Examine paradigm influences on the writing process
  • Explore the relationship between the author and the writer
  • Important Stylistic devices such as
  1. Hedges
  2. Boosters
  3. Evidential Markers
  4. Attitude Markers
  5. Self mentions
  6. Engagement markers
  7. Framing
  8. Code glosses

Debbie Winter

Debbie Winter (LLB Hons, MA) lectured in Law and sang professionally on the jazz scene before deciding to change careers and become a vocal coach. She noticed a...

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Introduction to Postgraduate Academic Skills - Summer Bootcamp - Join Live!
Monday 15th June 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Thursday 18th June 2026
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Friday 19th June 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Introduction to Postgraduate Academic Skills - Summer Bootcamp - Join Live!

Debbie Winter

Hosted by our very own Director of Studies (Debbie Winter), join our comprehensive Introduction to Academic Skills course, designed to equip you with essential tools and strategies for success in higher education. Perfect for bridging the gap between undergraduate and postgraduate study, this course offers a pathway to our full MA for students without an existing degree. We offer both live, interactive sessions and standalone, pre-recorded content.

Singing for Lung Health: The Basics
Friday 19th June 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Singing for Lung Health: The Basics

Dr Rachel B. Goldenberg

According to a 2016 study, nearly 1 in 5 people living in the UK have received a diagnosis of lung disease, making it highly likely that clinicians and voice teachers will encounter a singer living with a lung disease. Join Dr. Rachel B. Goldenberg, a singing teacher and speech-language pathologist, as she introduces the foundational concepts of Singing for Lung Health (SLH) and discusses the evolution of the field and its practical applications for respiratory health. While there was little research 15 years ago, SLH is now described as an "exploding field" that bridges the healthcare and music worlds!

Introduction to Vocal Psychotherapy: Songs of the Self
Tuesday 23rd June 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Introduction to Vocal Psychotherapy: Songs of the Self

Dr. Diane Austin

This presentation draws on the methods and techniques of Vocal Psychotherapy, a new in-depth model of music psychotherapy developed by Dr. Austin, that incorporates breath work, natural sounds, vocal improvisation, and songs and dialogue within a client and therapist relationship to facilitate intrapsychic and interpersonal change and growth.