A new book, edited by Dr Jack McGowan and Dr Lucy English, Spoken Word in the UK is a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to spoken word performance in the UK – its origins and development, its performers and audiences, and the vast array of different styles and characteristics that make it unique. Dr Jack McGowan's research … Continue reading Research Spotlight: Spoken Word in the UK
International Student experience
Q&A with Miguel Guerreiro Lourenço from Portugal, who graduated with a first class degree in Creative Writing and Screenwriting in 2019. Miguel is currently working as a Narrative Designer in the games industry, and his forthcoming collection of poetry, Writing the Truth, has been accepted for publication by Selcouth Station Press. Why did you choose … Continue reading International Student experience
Kevin Brooke’s new novel The Objectors
The Objectors Three years in the making, The Objectors is due to launch on Sunday, 18th July at 4pm. In these dystopian times, the Young Adult novel with 42 chapters, and set in 2042, will enter the world via the medium of Zoom. Details of the launch can be found on the Facebook events page. … Continue reading Kevin Brooke’s new novel The Objectors
A Three-Year Journey
Faye-Alexandra Proctor At the age of 27, I decided to quit my job and start university with a newfound love for writing having used it as a means of escapism after a traumatic incident during the summer of 2017. I applied for an undergraduate degree in Creative & Professional Writing and English Literature at the … Continue reading A Three-Year Journey
VOICES OF COLOUR
Voices of Colour is a page created to showcase the voices of students from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, whose creativity and unique experiences are often under represented within art and literature. The School of Humanities are thrilled to provide a place to promote art and offer students a channel to publish their work. This project … Continue reading VOICES OF COLOUR
Creative Writing Reading Series Events
Guest post by Heather Sykes In my first semester as a creative writing student, I have attended a series of guest speaker events online; I joined readings from C.J Cooke, Helen Ivory and Martin Figura, Hannah Lowe, and Mona Arshi, all of which I have found thoroughly interesting. We have been able to hear from … Continue reading Creative Writing Reading Series Events
Helen Ivory & Martin Figura
The Creative Writing reading series continues on Tuesday 10th November with guests Helen Ivory and Martin Figura. Usually held in the studio of the Hive Library, the reading series has moved online during the current lockdown period and can be accessed via the following LINK Free to attend to enable students, staff and the general … Continue reading Helen Ivory & Martin Figura
Student publication news
Third year Creative writing student Faye Proctor has recently had two of her poems published. @worcester_uni
Spoken Word celebrating new art installation
First year @uowriting student Ellie Dart, who is also the Worcestershire Young Poet Laureate, has written a new poem titled Finding Hope, as part of the @archesfests programme of events. @worcester_uni
Review of ‘These are the Hands’ NHS anthology
Extract from Margaret Adkin's review of These Are The Hands: Poems from the Heart of the NHS (Fair Acre Press, March 2020) Margaret Adkins worked as a nurse for 36 years, 27 of which were in the NHS. She trained as a nurse and then dedicated herself to a career in midwifery, working in the … Continue reading Review of ‘These are the Hands’ NHS anthology
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