Professor Stephen Maddison is Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Science. Continue reading “Meet the staff: Stephen Maddison”
Category: Literature and Creative Writing
In conversations: Jess Moriarty and Veneta Neale
Watch Creative Writing lecturer Dr Jess Moriarty in conversation with current MA Creative Writing student and BA(Hons) Creative Writing graduate Veneta Neale. Continue reading “In conversations: Jess Moriarty and Veneta Neale”
Dr John McCullough, creative writing lecturer wins major literary prize
John’s poetry collection, Reckless Paper Birds, has won this year’s £15,000 Hawthornden prize for literature. Continue reading “Dr John McCullough, creative writing lecturer wins major literary prize”
English Language and Media graduate Munroe Bergdorf signs major book deal
Bloomsbury has won an 11-way auction to publish the first book by the model, activist and writer who studied English Language and Media at Brighton. Continue reading “English Language and Media graduate Munroe Bergdorf signs major book deal”
Live Q&A with BAME creatives hosted by English students gets over 2.4k views
Usually at the end of their practice module students host an event of presentations, speakers and networking – but this year due to COVID19, they hosted a successful online event which included a Facebook Q&A with black, Asian and minority ethnic creatives.
Continue reading “Live Q&A with BAME creatives hosted by English students gets over 2.4k views”
Creative Writing MA graduate publishes second novel
Patricia Osborne is a novelist, poet, and short story writer who graduated from the University of Brighton in 2019 and is just about to publish her second novel, The Coal Miner’s Son. Continue reading “Creative Writing MA graduate publishes second novel”
Got questions before you start at Brighton?
We have put together the most frequently asked questions from our recent School of Humanities online Q&A.
Continue reading “Got questions before you start at Brighton?”
Careers advice from Head of Employability Clare Dawson.
Clare gives expert advice on employability, CVs, placements, dealing with knock-backs and how to ease the pressure of choosing your career path. Continue reading “Careers advice from Head of Employability Clare Dawson.”
English language lecturer wins award for book
Mandie Iveson’s book Language Attitudes, National Identity and Migration in Catalonia has won the prestigious Premi Crítica Serra d’Or award. Continue reading “English language lecturer wins award for book”
Hacks from Literature student
English Literature student and online ambassador Misti has written a series of hacks that she has found useful during her time on the course. Continue reading “Hacks from Literature student”
BBC Bitesize interview with Creative Writing lecturer about original ideas and how to find them
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”
Creative Writing lecturer celebrates debut novel
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”
English Lit student praised in Brighton Poetry Festival competition
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”
Come to Brighton Election Question Time!
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.
Creative Writing tutor is Costa Prize nominee
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”
Slam victory for students
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”
Student view: creative writing workshops
“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.
John Bercow at the University of Brighton: “We degrade parliament at our peril”
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””
Dr Jess Moriarty podcast
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”
Poetry competition!
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!”
Calling all poets!
Creative writing lecturer Dr Jessica Moriarty is judging a county-wide poetry competition which is sponsored by the University. Continue reading “Calling all poets!”
Linguistic PhD student insight into autism wins honourable mention
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”
Barbara Chamberlain discusses British Witches
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”
“She helped me to develop the skills that I now use every day within my activism, my writing and beyond”
Model, activist and social campaigner Munroe Bergdorf told the University of Brighton graduation audience today how lecturer Dr Jessica Moriarty “saved her life.”
Student view: How my student ambassador role aids my studies
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”
English graduate Elle Whitcroft talks about how one module changed her life
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”
Imagining better futures
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”
Lecturer’s libretto returns to the stage
An opera featuring a libretto written by University of Brighton lecturer Eleanor Knight is to be performed in London in August.
“My time studying at Brighton has been a life-turning experience”
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””
New Centre for Contemporary Arts to open at university
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”
Free workshops examine the clothes on our backs
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”
Prestigious publication for The Shakespeare Hut
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”
Popular lecturer Richard Jacobs in new podcast
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”
Celebrate International Women’s Day
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.
“I never thought public speaking with confidence like this would have been one of the course outcomes”
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””
“The diversity is incredible. There is so much to learn from so many people.”
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.””
Come to a free literary salon event!
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!”
Meet the new Head for the School of Humanities
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”
Tracing Brighton’s forgotten slave-owners
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 experts on populism and democracy to gather in Brighton
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”