Drama and Creative Writing

News and Events

The lists of News and Events covers those from Drama and Creative Writing along with those from the School of English.

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Recent News

English is one of the top ranked subjects for graduate earnings after five years

English is one of the top ranked subjects for graduate earnings after five years
Description
University of Nottingham graduates earn above average salaries according to new data.
Date:
22/09/2017

University of Nottingham's Writer-in-Residence in the running for Man Booker Prize 2017

University of Nottingham's Writer-in-Residence in the running for Man Booker Prize 2017
Description
University of Nottingham academic Jon McGregor's new novel Reservoir 13 has made the longlist for the Man Booker Prize 2017. Jon, who is Professor of Creative Writing in the University's School of English, has been longlisted alongside other literary greats Paul Auster and Zadie Smith.
Date:
31/07/2017

An Anglo-Saxon Remedy: Dr Christina Lee on BBC Radio 4's Science Stories

An Anglo-Saxon Remedy: Dr Christina Lee on BBC Radio 4's Science Stories
Description
Dr Christina Lee appears on BBC Radio 4 Science Stories, talking to Naomi Alderman about an Anglo-Saxon remedy that kills MRSA.
Date:
23/06/2017

Theatre and Residual Culture is Out

Theatre and Residual Culture is Out
Description
Dr Chris Collins launches Theatre and Residual Culture at the Irish Society for Theatre Research conference hosted at the University of Nottingham
Date:
30/05/2017

#ShowOff17: The English Showcase in Highlights

#ShowOff17: The English Showcase in Highlights
Description
Take a look at all the best moments of this year's (2017) student English Showcase. A huge well done to everybody who took part! #ShowOff17
Date:
30/05/2017

Highlights: PGR Symposium 2017

Highlights: PGR Symposium 2017
Description
On Thursday 11th May, some of our PhD students took up the opportunity to present their research to fellow colleagues and academics. Visit our media gallery to see how the day went. Well done to all our research students who took part and presented at the PGR Symposium!
Date:
30/05/2017

Treble 20 - high scores in league tables

Treble 20 - high scores in league tables
Description
Treble-top! We're ranked in the top 20 by three major guides.
Date:
16/05/2017

Jon McGregor on Radio 4's Open Book

Jon McGregor on Radio 4's Open Book
Description
Professor Jon McGregor recently appeared on BBC Radio 4's Open Book, talking to Mariella Frostrup about his new novel Reservoir 13.
Date:
20/04/2017

Student Placement: Shadow Writer and First Story

Student Placement: Shadow Writer and First Story
Description
Emily Talbut tells us about her experience as a Shadow Writer for the national literacy charity, First Story. Emily is a second year English with Creative Writing student.
Date:
13/04/2017

English at Nottingham in the global top 50 subject ranking

Description
School of English achieves 49th position for English Language and Literature in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Date:
22/03/2017
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School of English News

Forthcoming Events

MA Creative Writing Virtual Information Session

Date
11/05/2024
Location:
Online (Microsoft Teams)
Description
Find out about studying a Master's in Creative Writing at the University of Nottingham! This information session will include presentations from our staff, information about the course and the chance to take part in a Taster Workshop! There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you have about the course.

MA Creative Writing Virtual Information Session

Date
15/05/2024
Location:
Online (Microsoft Teams)
Description
Find out about studying a Master's in Creative Writing at the University of Nottingham! This information session will include presentations from our staff, information about the course and the chance to take part in a Taster Workshop! There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you have about the course.
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