Cerstin Mahlow
Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland
SIG Coordinator
Coordinators
Nina Vandermeulen
University of Antwerp, Belgium
SIG JURE Coordinator
Mission Statement
SIG Writing aims to provide a forum for exchange of ideas about writing and promoting research collaboration between writing researchers from different countries as well as from different disciplines, such as education, psychology, linguistics, cognitive science, computer science, literary studies and rhetoric. Examples of topics we deal with are:
- the cognitive, social and developmental processes involved in writing,
- the functions of writing in different social and institutional contexts,
- the design of writing instruction in various educational settings.
Activities
Our activities include writing-related publications, conferences and initiatives.
- Publications include the Journal of Writing Research and the book series Studies in Writing.
- The SIG Writing conference is organised every second year, during the year in between EARLI conferences, by a local organising team in Europe. An overview of the past conferences can be found below.
- In the year in between the SIG Writing conferences, a small-scale SIG Writing initiative can be organised, especially directed towards early-career researchers.
Upcoming Events
SIG Writing 2026 Conference
- Theme: Writing Research for Writing Practice
- Conference dates: 2 - 4 June 2026
- Location: ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Applied Linguistics, Winterthur, Switzerland
Past Conferences & Research Schools
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Georgeta Cislaru, Christophe Leblay, & Florence Lefeuvre
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Eva Lindgren, Kirk Sullivan, Carina Hermansson, Maria Levlin, Elisabet Norlin Rehnmark, Nina Vandermeulen, & Erika Sturk
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Mariëlle Leijten, Sarah Bernolet, Iris Schrijver, & Fien De Smedt
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Lorna Bourke & Simon Davies
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Gert Rijlaarsdam, Huub van den Bergh, & Renske Bouwer
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Rui Alves
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Joachim Grabowski
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Åsa Wengelin
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Luuk Van Waes
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Linda Allal & Bernard Schneuwly
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David Galbraith & Mark Torrance
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Bianca Di Bernardi
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SIG Writing Memorandum
SIG Writing has a long and fruitful history within an active and engaged writing research community. Over the years many people have been involved in different aspects of the organisation, as coordinators, editors, conference organisers etc. The purpose of this memorandum is to collect information about the organisation of SIG Writing, that currently sit with different members, in one place. This will increase transparency and help new as well as old members to better navigate the organisation.
Download the most recent version of the memorandum (available after the EARLI Conference 2025)
Draft version (to be finalised after the EARLI Conference 2025)