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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Congratulations to Nicola Abram – doctoral success!
Nicola Abram recently gained her PhD, with a thesis entitled ‘Intersectional aesthetics: black British women’s theatre (1981-2011)’, supervised by Professor Alison Donnell. She gives more details here: In my thesis I excavate the archival collections relevant to black British women’s theatre, … Continue reading
Posted in Department of English Literature news and events
Tagged Black Mimne Theatre, debie tucker green, Department of English, Department of English Literature, English Department, English Literature, nicola abram, Professor Alison Donnell, Reading, SuAndi, Theatre of Blac Women, University of Reading, ZIndika
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Congratulations to Jessica Sage!
Neil Cocks writes: Congratulations to Jessica Sage on winning the University of Reading ‘3 Minute Thesis’ competition. PhD students are asked to explain their thesis in 3 minutes to a non-specialist audience. Here is Jessica reflecting on the event: ‘I … Continue reading
Taking action – and our thanks
Dr Madeleine Davies writes: As a post-script to Ellie Cox’s summary of the Women’s Event held this week, can I add the sincere thanks of Grace, Karin and myself? In particular we would like to thank Ellie Cox and Carys … Continue reading
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Tagged Carys Williams, Department of English, Department of English Literature, Dr Madeleine Davies, Eleanor Cox, English Department, English Literature, Professor Grace Ioppolo, Professor Karin Lesnik-Oberstein, Reading, University of Reading
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Cake and fighting spirit
“We’re moving into a bigger room” was the necessary announcement from the surprised and elated members of the Reading University Women’s Campaign and the speakers: Dr Madeleine Davies, Professor Grace Ioppolo, and Professor Karin Lesnik-Oberstein. This event on the topic … Continue reading
The contemporary poetry discussion group is back!
After a break due to the Reading Poetry Festival – which we hope all enjoyed – we will be discussing one of the poets who attended it, Mark Ford. We will be looking at his recent collection Six Children (2011) … Continue reading
Enemies of the State?
The Department has just completed a project on the Easter Rising of Irish patriots in 1916. Led by Professor Peter Stoneley, and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the project focused on the notable Irish detainees held in … Continue reading
A Summer of Caribbean Literature
Alison Donnell, Professor of Modern Literatures in English, writes: For me working in the field of Caribbean Literature involves both the expected academic rewards of researching and writing in archives and libraries, as well as the more unexpected pleasures … Continue reading
Our former student on her latest film project…
Nina Constable writes: I am currently working as the resident film maker for the Marine Mega Fauna Foundation. The director of the company, Dr Andrea Marshall, has just been announced as one of 2013 National Geographic emerging explorers. She … Continue reading
Reading Early Modern Studies Conference
Each July, scholars from around the world meet at the Reading Early Modern Studies conference to debate current issues in the field. This year, our plenary speakers are Professor Benjamin Kaplan, from University College, London, who will speak on ‘ … Continue reading
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Tagged Department of English, Department of English Literature, Early Modern Research Centre, EMRC, English Department, English Literature, Lady Jane Lumley, Palgrave MacMillan, Professor Benjamin Kaplan, Professor Michelle O'Callaghan, Professor Virginia Cox, Reading, University of Reading
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Poetry and Italy
Poetry and Italy was the title of the second day of the Reading Poetry Festival. Featuring numerous guest speakers, the day began with lectures which followed the theme of “A Centenary Conference on Vittorio Sereni (1913-1983)”, featuring Davide Castiglione, Barbara … Continue reading