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21 March 2023
Poetry workshops inspired by Victorian writer highlight the role of unsung carers
A new series of poetry workshops to support carers in the community has been launched by Oxford Brookes University.
15 December 2022
"Rising star" of British poetry and Oxford Brookes University lecturer to judge Booker Prize in 2023
A poet and senior lecturer in creative writing at Oxford Brookes University has been recently announced as a judge for the Booker Prize 2023.
02 September 2022
Joanna Barker MBE receives Honorary Doctorate from Oxford Brookes University
Joanna Barker has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Oxford Brookes University.
16 August 2022
Salman Rushdie’s attack was an assault on free speech – but not a clash of civilisations
On August 12, the author Salman Rushdie was stabbed multiple times on stage at a literary festival in New York state. Thankfully, he has survived, albeit sustaining what appear to be life-changing injuries.
26 May 2022
Oxford Brookes lecturer wins award for dedication to helping new poets showcase their work
An Oxford Brookes University lecturer has been presented with an award in recognition of his commitment and dedication to promoting poetry within and beyond the university.
13 April 2022
Oxford Brookes lecturer contributes to major new BBC arts series
An Oxford Brookes academic is playing a key role in a major documentary series on BBC this spring.
10 December 2021
Poetry Centre wins nationally recognised award for publishing
Oxford Brookes University has won a nationally recognised award for its excellence in giving emerging poets the chance to showcase their work through published pamphlets.
