Author Archives: Dr Larissa Allwork

School of the Arts Welcomes Diaspora Studies Symposium on 23rd April 2014

On 23rd April 2014, the University of Northampton School of the Arts at Avenue Campus will be hosting a special one day symposium on Diaspora Studies and Visual, Literary and Cultural Representations.

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Reflections on Subject Futures Week…

It’s been over a month now since the excitement of Subject Future’s Week at the School of the Arts (27-31 January 2014), but much of the careers advice given by a whole host of individual’s from across the Creative Industries holds as true for postgraduates studying for a doctorate as it does for their peers in publishing, media, arts, theatre fashion and design.

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University of Northampton Scholars affiliated to the CoHaB ITN team up with New Zealand Studies Network to Celebrate Fleur Adcock’s Eightieth Birthday

On 14th February 2014, Professor Janet Wilson, Director of Research at the University of Northampton School of the Arts, CoHaB representative and Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Studies Network (NZSN) celebrated with fellow authors and members of the NZSN, the eightieth birthday of internationally renowned New Zealand poet, Fleur Adcock.

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Research Seminars and Associate Professor Lectures continue…

Following Mike Starr’s sterling start to the research seminar series in January, on Thursday 6th February at 6pm in MY120 Avenue Campus, we will be welcoming novelist and film-maker, Alistair Fruish to the School of the Arts.  Alistair who is a member of the Writers-in-Prison Network will be discussing his novel Kiss My Asbo, which has been recommended by Graphic Novelist, Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta).

OWING TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, ALISTAIR FRUISH’S EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED BUT WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE IT IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

We also have a number of other talks and lectures coming up this term…

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The Latest News from the Centre of Home and Belonging Network

December and January have been busy months for the scholars affiliated to the Diasporic Constructions of Home and Belonging International Training Network.

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School of the Arts Lecturers introduce films at the Errol Flynn

Lecturers from the School of the Arts have been providing informative short introductions to the public of films being shown at the Errol Flynn Film Theatre.

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School of the Arts Lecturers Promote Research in London

This term researchers in the School of the Arts have been reaching out and actively promoting their work in London.

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New Lecture Series by Readers and Associate Professors at the School of the Arts

We are very pleased to announce a new series of talks by our Associate Professors and Readers at the School of the Arts, which will be presented throughout 2013 and 2014 and will showcase their areas of research expertise.

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English and Creative Writing Showcase New Research to Students

On Thursday 24 October, researchers at the School of the Arts gave presentations on their new publications at a social event convened by Professor Richard Canning for English and Creative Writing undergraduates.

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School of the Arts Research Seminar Series for Autumn/Winter 2013

We are pleased to announce the School of the Arts Research Seminar Series for Autumn/Winter 2013.

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