September 2024, the BRRIDGE project team from Matej Bel University, including Kamila Borseková, Jozef Michal Mintal, Robert Vancel, and Bence Hamrak, convened for an intensive two-day writing workshop at Central European University. This collaborative session focused on co-authoring research papers aligned with BRRIDGE’s mission to enhance research excellence in democracy and policy. The workshop facilitated knowledge exchange and strengthened partnerships among team members, contributing to the project’s objectives of strategic networking and capacity building.