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A big congratulations to Director of Manchester Writing School and former poet laureate, Professor Dame Carol Ann Duffy on being presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Educate North Awards 2025. 🙌👏 Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/4j3jCji #McrMetProud ENAs

In Conversation: Manchester Metropolitan Uni’s Jodie Matthews, and Róisín Lanigan, hosted by Francesca Brooks. 24 April 6-7pm House of Books and Friends. Discussing their books ‘Meet Me At The Surface’ and ‘I Want To Go Home But I’m Already There’. houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/in-conve…

Our Sarah Ilott will be hosting a Q&A with Ian Iqbal Rashid HOME on the 22 April to celebrate 20 years since the release of his queer romcom ‘Touch of Pink’. The event has been supported by the Popular Screen Cultures Network Manchester Metropolitan Uni. homemcr.org/whats-on/138/a…

You're All Talk: Manchester Metropolitan Uni’s Rob Drummond on the beauty of linguistic diversity. Why do we have different accents and where do they come from? Why do you say ‘tomayto’ & I say ‘tomahto’? And is one way of speaking better? 9 April, 6-7pm, The Portico Library. theportico.org.uk/event-calendar…

Our Joe Stretch, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing Manchester Metropolitan Uni, has been interviewed on Guy Garvey’s Finest Hour show on BBC Radio 6 Music (the interview is at 41:45). bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Andrew Biswell, Professor of Modern Lit @ManMetUn, took part in an episode of BBC Radio 3’s Afterwords exploring Anthony Burgess Foundation’ musical ambitions and abilities and revealed new insight into his antagonistic relationship with the musical establishment. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Joe Ward Munrow scoops inaugural Robert Holman playwriting prize. Manchester Metropolitan Uni Lecturer in Scriptwriting awarded prize for significant contribution to theatre. Congratulations, Joe! thestage.co.uk/news/joe-ward-…

“This is your chance to experience the magic that happens when two of poetry’s finest minds come together.” creativetourist.com previews an upcoming event with Andrew McMillan and Seán Hewitt at Queer Lit. creativetourist.com/event/sean-hew…

Is it ethical to publish a writer’s personal diary after they’ve died? Manchester Metropolitan Uni and Anthony Burgess Foundation’ Andrew Biswell joins the debate on ABC Australia’s “Late Night Live”, on the publication of Joan Didion’s account of time in therapy with her husband. abc.net.au/listen/program…

“It began with me asking the question - what would a Black Poetic Museum hold and record?” Manchester Metropolitan Uni’s Malika Booker launches her exhibition - Museum for Mothers of Black Bodies Murdered in State Custody - Manchester Poetry Library this Thursday. eventbrite.co.uk/e/museum-for-m…

#Easter trip out to #Manchester's 'best second-hand book sale'. Enjoy a springtime visit this Sunday 13 April for book sale, a warm welcome, Tea Room treats and Easter kids trail. Book now elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/events/second-…☕ 📕 English at Manchester Met English Degrees at Salford University Manchester English

How many ways are there to measure a tree? Manchester Metropolitan Uni’s Kate Pahl and the Voices of the Future team ask whose knowledge counts, and co-create, through diverse, multidisciplinary voices, the tangible as well as intangible experience of measuring a tree. journals.uclpress.co.uk/r4a/article/id…

Congratulations to our alumnus Will Todd on winning a BAFTA for Best British Game 👏👏 BAFTA Games Manchester Metropolitan Alumni and Supporters #McrMetProud

Its time! Visit 'Manchester's best second-hand book sale' today, Sunday 13th April. 📕 Loads of genres available 🍰 Tea Room for drinks and snacks 👍 Friendly volunteers to talk literature #Manchester #Sunday #WhatsOn Find out more elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/events/second-…

Con muchas ganas de entregarme a la oscuridad este mayo. #gothic

The University will be closed for the Easter break from Friday 18 April and will reopen on Tuesday 22 April. Some services will remain open, and you can still access online resources such as the Digital Student Hub and our wellbeing resources. 🔗 bit.ly/3RcbGQq

Tonight! Amy Beashel and HazelBarkworth will be in conversation with Hannah of A Pair of Bookends discussing female rage, revenge, patriarchy and what went into the writing of these brilliant books! Tickets via link below or on the door!

Next up and the last of our April events, we have Adelle Stripe here to discuss her brilliant memoir told through perfumes. A triumph of working class writing and experience. Cannot wait to hear Adelle in conversation with Jennifer Jasmine White! CentreForNewWriting

Here's what we have coming up in May! Book of the Month titles, CentreForNewWriting events, Women's Prize shortlisted fiction and so much more! Ticket link below - we hope you can join us for some of these!

We are delighted to announce the provisional programme for Gothic Crossroads has been released on the conference page of the Gothic Centre Website. Thanks to our wonderful centre staff/goths for helping to schedule an exciting series of panels and events! manchestergothic.mmu.ac.uk/gothic-cross-r…