An inaugural lecture by Professor Scarlett Thomas, in the School of English, will highlight how the University fits into her novels.

The lecture, titled ‘Collapsing Tunnels and Teaspoon Amnesties: Fictionalising the University of Kent’ takes place on Wednesday 20 November from 18.00 in Grimond Lecture Theatre 1, Canterbury campus.

Scarlett Thomas joined Kent in 2004 as a practising novelist. Since then, she has published four novels for adults, three novels for children and a book about creative writing.

The University of Kent has appeared in many of these books, sometimes fictionalised, sometimes not. With readings from several of her books, Scarlett will talk about both how the University fits into her novels, and how a novelist fits into the contemporary university.

The lecture will be followed by a reception and book-signing. Admission is free and open to all.

To find out more and register for the event, see the Eventbrite pages or email englishevents@kent.ac.uk