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Sometimes, writing is about arriving at a question.

Who gets the credit?, by Pallavi Shrestha ✍️

To read the rest of the memo:
https://notes.theopen.institute/who-gets-the-credit/

NOTES FROM THE FIELD is a glimpse into the kind of ethnographic writing we do at the Open Institute, creating knowledge from the ground up.

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Spring 2026 Enrollment Deadline Extended!

New deadline: Feb 25

Writing and Research is a 1-year long UK accredited higher diploma program. Classes begin in March with a mandatory all-expenses-paid retreat from March 22-28.

Our students come from diverse backgrounds, experiences and geographies. They arrive at OI to learn and grow together as a community of writers, researchers and thinkers.

Program includes:

⚡️ 2 semesters of liberal arts style seminars and workshops

⚡️1 week-long all-expenses-paid orientation retreat

⚡️ Close one-on-one mentorship and guidance from faculty and fellows

⚡️All reading materials

⚡️ Library access

⚡️Writing Center support

⚡️Communal working space with refreshments (weekdays)

⚡️ All OI social events (with food!)

⚡️ Playtime with cute cats and bunnies at our communcal space! 🐰🐱

Apply: https://theopen.institute/events/2026-02-25/writing-and-research-application-deadline-extended

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Writing and Research Application Deadline (Extended) | The Open Institute Apply now to join the next session of our 1-year Higher Diploma.

Are you interested in our 1-year Writing and Research post-graduate diploma program? Did you have questions about the enrollment process, program structure, financial aid and possible scholarships?

Then please join us for a virtual public Open House on Sunday, Feb 1, at 10AM (Nepal time). During the Open House you will meet the OI faculty, fellows and some current students. It is the perfect space to not only learn more about the program but also ask all your burning questions!

Please sign up to join:
https://forms.gle/oCGcbVaAtAQEvsQ68

See you there!

Illustration: Tsering Tsomo Gurung