Abstract
Postgraduate-qualified individuals living in rural, regional, and remote (herein referred to as 'rural') areas are uniquely placed to answer calls for locally-led rural research, making support for rural postgraduate students a pertinent challenge. The often-isolating nature of postgraduate studies is magnified for rural students, contributing towards lower enrolment and completion rates than urban counterparts. Tailored systems to support research training and capacity building in rural settings are critical. This chapter describes how peer-led virtual Shut Up and Write! (SUAW) sessions have supported rural postgraduate students' wellbeing and development. Our reflections highlight how the benefits of virtual SUAW sessions extend far beyond writing productivity, connecting disparate groups of rural postgraduate students, and providing opportunities for interaction, knowledge-sharing, belonging, community, and identity formation. Such initiatives may be key to supporting rural postgraduate students' wellbeing and development, building capacity for locally-led rural research.