English Literature was one of the University of Kent’s founding subjects. To celebrate the milestone of fifty years at the forefront of local, national and international … Read more
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Iain Sinclair joins School of English as Guest Professor of Creative Writing
The School of English at the University of Kent is delighted to announce that Iain Sinclair has been appointed as its inaugural Guest Professor of … Read more
School of English 50th Festival lecture and reception
The School of English is hosting a lecture and drinks reception as part of the University of Kent’s 50th Festival on Saturday 5 September. Rod … Read more
Congratulations to our recent graduates
Congratulations to all School of English students who graduated at the ceremony on July 15. It was such a beautiful day and a pleasure to … Read more
Scarlett Thomas publishes tenth novel
Scarlett Thomas (Reader in Creative Writing in the School of English) published her most recent novel, The Seed Collectors, with Canongate earlier this month. The … Read more
Dr Sara Lyons appears on Radio 4
Dr Sara Lyons (Lecturer in Victorian Literature) appeared on the popular Radio 4 programme ‘In Our Time’ on Thursday 18 June. The programme, which is … Read more
Dr Cregan-Reid receives second teaching award
Last week the University of Kent announced the winners of this year’s University Teaching Prize. The awarding panel looks at teaching across the university and … Read more
English postgraduate students celebrate the success of CHASE conference
The School of English annual postgraduate conference, entitled ‘Environments – Landscapes and the Mind’, took place on June 19 2015. In the spirit of academic collaboration … Read more
Canterbury Festival Poet of the Year
The School of English and the Centre for Creative Writing are delighted to announce that they will be sponsoring the Canterbury Festival Poet of the Year 2015. … Read more
Refugee Tales: Writers walk the Pilgrim’s Way for refugees and detainees
Initiated by Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group (GDWG) in collaboration with refugees and former detainees, the 80-mile walk from Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 June is … Read more