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Flash Fiction publishing success for MA Creative Writing student
Ken Elkes, a postgraduate student on the MA Creative Writing at Oxford Brookes University, has signed a book deal with publisher Ad Hoc Fiction.
Oxford Brookes MA Creative Writing graduates continue to flourish
Mandy Robotham has just signed a two book contract with Avon publishing, an imprint of the long-established Harper Collins Publishers.
MA Creative Writing graduate LP Fergusson’s debut novel to be published
LP Fergusson, who gained an MA in Creative Writing with Distinction from Oxford Brookes University in 2016, has signed a two-book deal with Canelo Publishing.
Bestselling author to inspire budding history writers in First World War workshop
Oxford Brookes University will run a one-day history writing workshop with British bestselling author Richard van Emden on Saturday 22 September
Think Human Festival: Successes and legacy
Last month (21-26 May) Think Human Festival took place at Oxford Brookes showcasing exciting teaching and research from the humanities and social sciences. Laura Baldock, Project Manager for the festival, writes on how it went and some of the key successes.
The S Word
Oxford Brookes BA English Literature and Drama Alumna Billie Short, spoke at a recent Think Human Festival event to highlight a mental health issue, which she believes should be discussed more freely.
Science meets Art at Oxford Brookes
The British Society of Literature and Science (BSLS) 13th International Conference took place at Oxford Brookes on the 5-7 April 2018.
Renowned photomontage artist Peter Kennard to exhibit at Oxford Brookes
Peter Kennard, one of Britain’s most important political artists, will be showcasing a selection of his work at Oxford Brookes University next week as part of the Think Human Festival (21-26 May).
MA Creative Writing lecturer at top of bestseller list
The Shortest History of Germany raises several questions, seeks answers and challenges misconceptions about what makes Germany what it is today.
Faculty staff recognised as best dissertation supervisors
The winners of the Brookes Union teaching awards 2018 were announced at an awards dinner held on Thursday 15 March. Juliet Henderson, Senior Lecturer in Communication, Media and Culture, was awarded the Brookes teaching award for 'Best Research or Dissertation Supervisor'.

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