Organization profile

Organisation profile

Introduction

The Centre for Critical and Creative Writing (CCCW) at the University of Northampton brings together the research of scholars working in the areas of literary studies, screen studies, cultural theory and creative writing. Alongside well-established research clusters in postcolonial literature, trauma studies and popular culture, the Centre is cultivating strengths in life writing, childhood and adolescent studies, and fantasy and wonder. It will build on its interdisciplinary research base and existing partnerships and networks to produce the most up-to-date scholarly research and develop public-facing initiatives with lasting social impact.

What does CCCW do?

Develops high-impact scholarly research from inception to publication in world-leading academic journals and monographs.
Supports a thriving postgraduate research community, where a range of research interests are nurtured into the social impact of the future.
Collaborates with leading researchers and institutions around the world in developing research networks, like the AHRC-funded Diaspora Screen Media Network, and extending the reach of scholarly endeavours.
Nurtures a strong research culture, hosting regular seminar and conference activity, fostering interdisciplinary links and developing bids for research funding.
Provides an institutional home for leading journals and centres, including the Katherine Mansfield Society and the Journal of Postcolonial Writing.

What are the CCCW’s areas of interest?

The Centre for Critical and Creative Writing has research interests in the following areas:

Postcolonial and Global Literature
Trauma Narrative
Popular Culture, Celebrity and Fan Cultures
Fantasy and Wonder
Gender, Sexuality and Class
Literature of the City
Gothic and Horror
Life Writing
Childhood and Adolescence

Expressions of interest in postgraduate study or scholarly collaboration in these areas are welcome. For further information please contact members of the research centre directly.

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Profiles

Claire Allen

claire.allen@northampton.ac.uk

University of Northampton, Humanities - Senior Lecturer in English & Creative Writing
Centre for Critical and Creative Writing

Person: Academic

Sonya Andermahr

sonya.andermahr@northampton.ac.uk

University of Northampton, Humanities - Reader in English Studies
Centre for Critical and Creative Writing

Person: Academic

Charles Bennett

charles.bennett@northampton.ac.uk

University of Northampton, Humanities - Lead for Impact Case Study: English & Creative Writing
Centre for Critical and Creative Writing

Person: Academic

Phillippa Bennett

phillippa.bennett@northampton.ac.uk

University of Northampton, Humanities - Senior Lecturer in English & Creative Writing
Centre for Critical and Creative Writing

Person: Academic

Dave Burnapp

dave.burnapp@northampton.ac.uk

University of Northampton, Humanities - Senior Lecturer in English & Creative Writing
Centre for Critical and Creative Writing
China and Emerging Economies Centre

Person: Academic

Research Output

'An Ocean of Thought': AI, Robots, and Ian McEwan's Machines Like Me and People Like You (2019)

Wilson, J. M., 22 May 2020, (Accepted/In press) In : Symbolism: An International Annual of Critical Aesthetics. 30

Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article

Economic Women: Money and (Im)mobility in Selected Stories by Katherine Mansfield

Wilson, J. M., 23 Jul 2020, Katherine Mansfield: New Directions. Gasston, A., Kimber, G. & Wilson, J. (eds.). 1st ed. London: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, p. 191-206 16 p. (Historicising Modernism).

Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter