Is there such a thing as an original idea? Creative Writing senior lecturer Dr Craig Jordan-Baker is one of the contributors to the debate on BBC Bitesize. Continue reading “BBC Bitesize interview with Creative Writing lecturer about original ideas and how to find them”
The Nacullians by Craig Jordan-Baker is a dark comedy that charts the tensions and traumas of one family and their relationship with the city they inhabit and is published in May this year. Continue reading “Creative Writing lecturer celebrates debut novel”
Congratulations to Hazel Rogers whose poem Train Writing was runner up in the student category. Continue reading “English Lit student praised in Brighton Poetry Festival competition”
On 5 December (6pm) join Caroline Lucas (Green MP, Brighton Pavilion), Joe Miller Conservative Candidate, Brighton Kemptown), Adam Imanpour (Labour Candidate, Brighton Pavilion) and Beatrice Bass (Liberal Democrat, Hove and Portslade) at Moulsecoomb Campus for a question time debate in the lead up to the General Election.
Dr John McCullough, lecturer on the University of Brighton’s Creative Writing MA, has had his new book Reckless Paper Birds shortlisted for the 2019 Costa Poetry Awards. Continue reading “Creative Writing tutor is Costa Prize nominee”
University of Brighton creative writing and English literature students showcased their wondrous wordplay by triumphing over University of Sussex students in a festival poetry ‘slam’. Continue reading “Slam victory for students”
“Any writer knows that the most painful, but most rewarding part of writing is getting feedback. So, despite how terrifying it may sound, this process is unavoidable if you are doing a Creative Writing degree. But that’s not necessary a bad thing…” Chloe, English Literature and Creative Writing student.
Just before he stepped down as Speaker of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon John Bercow MP launched an impassioned defence of the parliamentary system in a guest lecture. Continue reading “John Bercow at the University of Brighton: “We degrade parliament at our peril””
Listen to creative writing lecturer Jess discuss encouraging students to use their own life stories in their writing, working for the SU in her younger years, The Big Read, and her emotional moment with Munroe Bergdorf at this summer’s graduation ceremony. Continue reading “Dr Jess Moriarty podcast”
You have until October 20th to submit your entry for the Brighton Poetry Festival’s annual competition. Don’t miss this great event featuring poets including Hollie McNish and Hammer & Tongue. Continue reading “Poetry competition!”
Creative writing lecturer Dr Jessica Moriarty is judging a county-wide poetry competition which is sponsored by the University. Continue reading “Calling all poets!”
Gemma Williams’ work, We’re All Strangers Here based on her research into, and experience of, autism was awarded an ‘Honourable Mention’ in an international competition. Continue reading “Linguistic PhD student insight into autism wins honourable mention”
The School of Humanities’ Barbara Chamberlin discusses her passion for teaching, comics and her PhD, which focuses on British witches! Continue reading “Barbara Chamberlain discusses British Witches”
Model, activist and social campaigner Munroe Bergdorf told the University of Brighton graduation audience today how lecturer Dr Jessica Moriarty “saved her life.”
Hannah Francis (front row, third from left) is about to start her third year as a student on the History, Literature and Culture degree. Continue reading “Student view: How my student ambassador role aids my studies”
I chose the Literature and Media course at Brighton because like the city, it seemed diverse, interdisciplinary, and expansive — it definitely ended up being all of these things. Continue reading “English graduate Elle Whitcroft talks about how one module changed her life”
The University of Brighton’s Creative Futures theme is to host a one-day symposium based around visions of a utopian future. Continue reading “Imagining better futures”
An opera featuring a libretto written by University of Brighton lecturer Eleanor Knight is to be performed in London in August.
As part of her studies in MA Creative Writing, Elizabeth Eaton worked as writer in residence at a primary school, going on to edit an anthology of stories written by children to raise money for Samara’s Aid which works with Syrian refugees. Continue reading ““My time studying at Brighton has been a life-turning experience””
Brighton will gain a dynamic new arts hub in the heart of the city this October when the University launches its new Centre for Contemporary Arts (Brighton CCA) with a programme of world-class exhibitions, projects and commissions from emerging and established international artists. Continue reading “New Centre for Contemporary Arts to open at university”
The university has teamed with Brighton Museum to run three creative workshops engaging members of the BAME community, students and staff, to work on archival material, creating poems, textiles and prose. Continue reading “Free workshops examine the clothes on our backs”
A University of Brighton academic’s new book has been published in the world’s leading Shakespeare scholarship series. Continue reading “Prestigious publication for The Shakespeare Hut”
Listen to Richard Jacobs, Honorary Fellow in literature talk about creating the University’s literature course, his long career in teaching and why the study of fiction is more important than ever. Continue reading “Popular lecturer Richard Jacobs in new podcast”
At the University of Brighton, we are proud to have an extraordinarily talented staff and student community – and we are committed to equality of opportunity.
Mel Parks, who graduated in 2018, tells us about the confidence the MA has given her in her own work and as a means to inspire others. Continue reading ““I never thought public speaking with confidence like this would have been one of the course outcomes””
Alan Meggs, MA Creative Writing talks about his course and his fascinating career. Continue reading ““The diversity is incredible. There is so much to learn from so many people.””
Join high-profile writers including Paris Lees, Araminta Hall and Wendy Hall as they share anecdotes and advice at the University’s new literary salon series (1, 11, 25 March and 29 April). Continue reading “Come to a free literary salon event!”
Watch a film of Professor Steven Maddison talking about his new appointment at the University of Brighton. Continue reading “Meet the new Head for the School of Humanities”
Research by University of Brighton academics has revealed that Brighton and Hove residents received significant financial compensation after the end of British colonial slavery in the Caribbean. Continue reading “Tracing Brighton’s forgotten slave-owners”
World-leading academics from 43 countries will come together at the University of Brighton later this month (23-29 Jan) for the landmark Radical Futures conference which looks at the rise of populism and the future of democracy. Continue reading “World experts on populism and democracy to gather in Brighton”
Dawn Hart’s short story has been nominated for a creative writing award which raises money for charity. Continue reading “MA Creative Writing student shortlisted for creative writing award”
Come along to the university’s careers fair at the Amex football stadium by our Falmer campus. Download the app for the guide to what’s happening on the day. Continue reading “Careers fair: Weds 7 Nov”
On 31 of October, Linguistics expert Dr Patricia Kolaiti discusses ‘Literature and art as a cognitive object: towards a novel mentalistic theory of literature and art’ in Checkland Building, Falmer, 1-2.30pm. Continue reading “The CogLit Project launches with talk at Falmer”
On Friday 28 September, the Radio 1 Rave Lounge is coming to Brighton featuring Radio 1’s Annie Mac, Danny Howard and special guest. Book your ticket now! Continue reading “Are you a Brighton Freshtival pass holder?”
For our flagship Black History Month event on 22 Oct, rapper, author, poet and political activist, Akala, is joining us – and we want YOU to ask the questions. Continue reading “Got a question for Akala?”
Allie Rogers can often be found among the thousands of books in the University of Brighton’s Falmer library – but now she’s earning accolades for her own literature. Continue reading “University of Brighton librarian longlisted for prestigious LBGT book prize”
The University of Brighton’s The Big Read scheme was rewarded with an invitation to Buckingham Palace for a prestigious event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Man Booker Prize.
Continue reading “Buckingham Palace reward for The Big Read”
This July the School of Humanities has run its first residential summer school. Continue reading “First residential school for School of Humanities”
Students at the University of Brighton will be able to study Creative Writing as a single honours course from 2019. Continue reading “New Creative Writing single honours course”
On Wednesday 25 April (10am – 12pm) join Araminta Hall, David Headley, Candida Lacey and Erinna Metley for a free event on our Falmer campus. Continue reading “Join leading writers and publishers at our Creative Writing MA event”