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New Executive Dean for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
Professor Andrew Thorpe has been appointed as the next Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, and Professor of Modern History.
Ilkley Literature Festival 2019
This year's celebration of the written and spoken word features writers, researchers and students from across the University of Leeds.
Poet Laureate announces inaugural prizewinner
Professor Simon Armitage has performed one of his first official duties since becoming Poet Laureate, announcing the winner of the University of Leeds’ new poetry prize.
Creative Writing lecturer receives recognition for MOTHERBABYHOME
Dr Kimberly Campanello, Lecturer in Creative Writing, has been widely recognised for her new work MOTHERBABYHOME, a collection of poetry based on the St Mary’s Mother and Baby Home in Ireland.
Professor Simon Armitage appointed as Poet Laureate
Professor of Poetry in the School of English, Simon Armitage has been appointed to the highly prestigious role of Poet Laureate.