Department of English Literature

"The Department of English Literature encourages you to explore the pleasures of reading and studying literature in a community of outstanding scholars and students."
Dr Dave Gunning, Head of English Literature

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15 May 2023

'You can see me, but I don't exist' - exhibition launch

An exhibition of photography by Alan Gignoux and creative writing by people seeking refuge living in Birmingham, London, and Manchester.

04 May 2023

University of Birmingham academic named in Best Young British Novelist list

Dr Anna Metcalfe, senior lecturer in Creative Writing, has been listed as one of the best young novelists in Britain by Granta magazine.

03 May 2023

New project makes Shakespeare accessible for deaf school children

University of Birmingham academics and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) launch a new project to make Shakespeare accessible for deaf children in schools.

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