Our Virtual Research Retreats include
Daily Live Webinar
Start each day with a 20 minute live webinar packed full of tips to put your best foot forward – we'll record these for those that can't attend live
Training Library
Access to the Research Accelerator course library – 150+ hours of content covering data analysis, writing and research productivity.
Community Sessions
3 x Shut Up & Research sessions each day – connect with other researchers and make some serious progress on your research.
Retreat Workbook
To help you make the most of the three days, you'll receive a PDF workbook packed full of tips and strategies.
PLUS – opportunities to get your questions answered
Ask the experts
Our facilitators will be available over the three days to answer any questions as they arise, and to provide support as needed
Live Q&A
Live Q&A sessions are perfect opportunity to ask any questions. Don't have a question yourself? Come along to learn from others!
Share resources
Ask questions and share resources with the other researchers attending – the retreat weekend is a great opportunity to network
What previous attendees say

What can I expect?
The retreat weekend is designed to be flexible – opt in and out of the sessions to suit your needs. If you'd prefer to work by yourself over the three days with help on hand as needed, that's absolutely fine. Otherwise, the Research Accelerator community sessions are a great way to stay accountable – and they're a lot of fun! You can also spend the three days watching the videos in the course library – it's entirely up to you.
If you have any questions about how the retreat will run, don't hesitate to ask us!

Your Lead Facilitator – Dr Lyn Lavery
Lyn has taught research methods and data analysis in New Zealand universities for almost 25 years. She is an NVivo Platinum Certified Trainer and has previously trained for SPSS NZ, so is confident working across quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods projects. Lyn's PhD from the University of Auckland is in educational psychology, specifically self-regulated learning. Her love of teaching and education, alongside her flexible teaching style and engaging sense of humour, contribute to her outstanding reputation as a training facilitator.
Upcoming retreat dates are...
Virtual retreats are open to all Research Accelerator members at no charge.
Not a Research Accelerator member? Sign up for a standard membership today, or scroll down to take advantage of our retreat special (a one-off offer for a three month membership).
14–16 FEBRUARY 2025
15–17 AUGUST 2025
16–18 MAY 2025
7–9 NOVEMBER 2025
Sign up for Research Accelerator today
Need to pay by invoice? Contact us and we can arrange this for you.
To learn more about the Research Accelerator membership, visit our membership webpage.
Retreat Special
Three month membership
(valid one-time only)
NZD$179
- 3 MONTHS ACCESS (90 DAYS)
- MONTHLY LIVE GROUP SESSIONS
- ACCESS TO FULL COURSE LIBRARY (150+ HOURS)
- DOWNLOADABLE PDFS AND EXERCISE FILES
STANDARD MEMBERSHIP
Course library + live sessions + individual drop-ins
NZD$479
- 12 MONTHS' ACCESS
- ACCESS TO FULL COURSE LIBRARY (150+ HOURS)
- NEW CONTENT ADDED MONTHLY
- DOWNLOADABLE PDFS AND EXERCISE FILES
- MONTHLY LIVE GROUP SESSIONS
- BOOK 15-MINUTE DROP-IN SESSIONS
Why join us?
We're experts at what we do – we've been teaching research and data analysis for over 25 years. Our students love our down to earth approach, and the numerous practical tips we share in our sessions. Our aim is to leave you feeling inspired, motivated and well-equipped with the skills you need to move your research forward.
Got questions about the retreat? Contact us to ask!