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Category: English, Linguistics, Creative Writing, Media
Brighton’s Politics, Languages and Linguistics team hosts international conference
The 30th Lavender Languages and Linguistics annual international conference (21-23 August) brings together researchers working at the intersections of language and sexuality, crossing boundaries of disciplines and global locations.
How Brighton’s Creative Writing MA inspired Harry Hillery’s ongoing work
“My favourite part of the course was the Writer in Residence module because this established that there was an appetite for remembrance work around the HIV / AIDS epidemic in the Brighton area, which became the basis for my dissertation and led me to create an archive and remembrance page for Brighton.”
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Geri Oida on what being a Story Mentor Volunteer can teach a Creative Writing student
“This role at Little Green Pig taught me that you can help the community with your skills, and as a writer it made me reflect about having no limits on telling a story, no matter what your age, background, and knowledge.”
Creative Writing MA students write on wellbeing
Take a look at some of the work produced by our Creative Writing MA students who have been spending time as writer in residence for the Centre for Arts & Wellbeing at the university.
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Reading to get you thinking for our Creative Writing MA
Whether you’re an applicant, or thinking of applying, why not whet your appetite with some of the course reading?
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Literature prizes awarded to top performing English students
English Literature and Creative Writing BA(Hons) students Angelica Blake-Lawson and Olivia Woods-Jones have been awarded the Peter James English & Creative Writing Breakthrough Awards scooping £500.
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Take a look at Mithras House, home to our Humanities and Social Science courses
Whether you are an art historian or a psychologist, a creative writer or a criminologist, as a student in our school you will be studying in our newly renovated Mithras House building. Why not take a look round?
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Student Amy Egan asks, how is the University of Brighton managing its approach to AI?
English Literature and Creative Writing student Amy has written an article for her Citizen Journalism module on how the institution is responding to artificial intelligence, speaking to Dr David Walker, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Education and Students and fellow English student Angelica.
Thinking of choosing Creative Writing at Brighton but not sure what to read?
Take a look at these suggestions from undergraduate course leader Dr Bea Hitchman, described by her as “indispensable to the study of writing at university.”
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Creative Writing lecturer publishes book on creative process
Jess Moriarty has co-edited a book featuring insights into the experiences of practitioners who use their creative process in a professional and personal context, showing how their creative process has helped them to achieve a fulfilling work/life balance.
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Exhibition at University of Brighton highlights gender-based violence in UK and Mexico
Trans-sensory stories of gender-based violence: I feel, therefore I resist is at Grand Parade (14 – 18 Nov) and features artwork, sometimes provocative and disturbing, and includes illustration, fine art painting, comic stories, zines, performance, poetry, film, video, sculpture, light art and creative writing.
Student view: Why I chose English Literature and Creative Writing
Ever since I was a little girl I have been obsessed with books. I remember walking home from primary school with my nose buried in a book completely oblivious to the world around me. Continue reading “Student view: Why I chose English Literature and Creative Writing”
Why study Literature?
Honorary Fellow of the School of Humanities, Richard Jacobs, has 40 years experience of teaching literature, so The English Association invited him to write about why it’s such an important subject to study . Read the article here. Continue reading “Why study Literature?”
Creative Writing student prizes and partnerships
Take a look at some of the partnerships, prizes and events you will benefit from if you choose our Creative Writing courses at the University of Brighton.
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Thinking of choosing creative writing at Brighton?
Hear from Angelica, year 2 student who says “All of the lecturers and members of staff are so friendly and welcoming. Although I was extremely nervous, I felt at home almost instantly.”
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Creative Writing student on BBC discussing performance poetry
Leanne Shorely, who is studying our Creative Writing MA, appeared on BBC Radio Sussex discussing her important work using her performance poetry to stop sexual harassment in clubs.
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Future Horizons event today!
Second-year students are hosting a day of presentations today to discuss placements and the creative projects they’ve been involved in as part of the Literature and Media in Practice module. Continue reading “Future Horizons event today!”
Creative Writing student to perform at Brighton Fringe
Third year student Merci Roberts is supporting Joelle Taylor at the Brighton Fringe Festival’s Queer the Mic night on 1 June 2023.
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Writing anthology relaunched
Pier Review, an anthology of work from students and staff has been relaunched and is welcoming submissions. Continue reading “Writing anthology relaunched”
“I loved the creative hands-on nature of the job – a standout moment was working on a Vogue shoot…I finally had a vision of my future”
English language and media student Bella on why taking the Media in Practice module and finding a placement at a production company helped her find her career goal after a difficult second year.
My career journey: Dr Chrystie Myketiak
We asked our lecturers about their path to the University of Brighton. Today it’s Principal lecturer and Subject Lead for English Language Dr Chrystie Myketiak, who says: “At the University of Brighton we’ve nurtured a lot of fantastically talented students in the area of language, gender and sexuality. When those students have their work externally recognised it is very powerful.”
Creative Writing MA graduate awarded place at acclaimed Harper Collins Academy
Veneta Roberts who studied Creative Writing at undergraduate and postgraduate level at the University of Brighton has been offered a place on the publishing giant’s six-week programme which helps students to participate in, and navigate, the publishing industry.
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English Lit and Creative Writing student published on Writers and Artists blog
Angelica Lawson-Blake submitted her piece Walking and writing to the Writers and Artists blog inspired by the Walking as Creative Practice project.
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University of Brighton lecturer publishes new book If the River is Hidden
Craig Jordan-Baker, who teaches creative writing and literature, has just published a new book featuring prose and poetry, charting the history, landscape and divisions of the Bann, Northern Ireland’s longest river
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Creative Writing graduate wins the New Voice Award at the Oxford Flash Fiction Prize
Veneta Roberts, a Doctor of Research at the University of Brighton who also studied her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees here won for her story 1974.
“It felt safe for me to be my authentic self for the first time and be automatically accepted for that too”
George Green graduated in English Language and Linguistics in 2014 – he told the university’s alumni team about his experience. Continue reading ““It felt safe for me to be my authentic self for the first time and be automatically accepted for that too””
“My degree gave me a unique perspective on writing and creating that I still reflect upon”
When she graduated, alumna Cat van Maanen put her Media and English Literature course learning to immediate practice setting up Conker Magazine. Continue reading ““My degree gave me a unique perspective on writing and creating that I still reflect upon””
My career journey: English lecturer Bea Hitchman
We know the path to success doesn’t always go smoothly, so we asked our lecturers about the ups and downs on their path to the University of Brighton. Bea decribes herself as ‘a swot’ at school and did lots of jobs before becoming an author and lecturer, including a financial administrative and a video editor!
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My career journey: Creative Writing lecturer Jess Moriarty
We know the path to success doesn’t always go smoothly, so we asked our lecturers about the ups and downs on their path to the University of Brighton. Because Jess didn’t have the easiest start at her own university, she says “I have empathy for students who don’t sail through… watching them create work they are proud of and celebrate at graduation is what makes me happiest.”
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Graduate publishes book challenging misconceptions of sexual violence against men
Tanaka Mhishi studied on the University of Brighton’s Literature BA and Creative Writing MA and is a poet, playwright and performer who creates pieces which handle topics such as sexual violence, masculinity, biphobia and race.
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Join lecturer Annebella Pollen tonight for Naked and Unashamed? talk
This talk at The Bevy (5 Oct, 6pm) outlines nudist campaigns for bodily visibility in Britain, from the formation of the movement in the 1920s through to the legal battles of its photographers against obscenity law in the 1950s and 1960s. Annebella asks, what can we learn from these campaigns? What are their parallels today?
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Creative Writing degree course leader’s novel longlisted for writers award
Bea Hitchman’s novel All of You Every Single One has been longlisted for the Historical Writers Association Crown Award.
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Meet the staff: Ailsa Grant Ferguson
Ailsa is Principal Lecturer in Literature and teaches across our undergraduate and postgraduate Literature courses.
Take a look at online literary magazine Pier Review
Featuring original writing, academic commentary, reviews, and in-depth interviews with writers and artists, run by students, teachers and alumni of the University of Brighton. Continue reading “Take a look at online literary magazine Pier Review”
Popular spoken word event returns
The Flight of the Dragonfly night will return on July 12. Continue reading “Popular spoken word event returns”
Linguistics degree offers new pathway options
Students taking our Linguistics BA(Hons) will, from 2023, have the opportunity to choose to graduate with the new award titles ‘Linguistics with Intercultural Communication’ or ‘Linguistics with Policy and Planning.’
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Creative Writing degree offers new Wellbeing pathway
Students choosing our Creative Writing BA(Hons) now have the opportunity to graduate with the award title Creative Writing with Wellbeing. Continue reading “Creative Writing degree offers new Wellbeing pathway”
English students share experience of their industry placements at Connecting The Dots event
If you study an English course at the University of Brighton you have the chance to take an work placement – and this week students who have worked during their studies at companies including Factory Films and The Old Market Theatre hosted an event to celebrate and feedback on their experiences. Continue reading “English students share experience of their industry placements at Connecting The Dots event”
Epoque Press announce new dissertation prize for University of Brighton English students
The publishers will support an annual prize for the best dissertation with a prize – graduating students will win books and publication in an Epoque Press e-zine. Continue reading “Epoque Press announce new dissertation prize for University of Brighton English students”