Monthly Archives: October 2017

MSt tutor Jenny Lewis reads at Armistice Day Requiem and Poetry Reading, Albion Beatnik Bookshop, Oxford, 11 Nov 2017

MSt tutor Jenny Lewis will be reading with Adnan al-Sayegh, Peter J. King, Jude Cowan Montague, Chinta Kallie, Ruba Abughaida and Jenyth Worsley at the Armistice Day Requiem and Poetry Reading at the Albion Beatnik Bookstore, from 7.30-9.30pm on Saturday 11 … Continue reading

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MSt alumnus Quintin Pastrana profiled in Esquire magazine on the opening of his 500th library

“Books Saved Him, So Now He’s Building His 500th Library: Quintin Pastrana’s Library Renewal Partnership bets on libraries as a way to save Filipino communities.” from the article: “For Barangay 105, Tondo, it started with a small space. Around 30 … Continue reading

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MSt alumnus Chris Viner’s poetry collection to be published by Unsolicited Press on 31st October 2017

MSt alumnus Chris Viner’s poetry collection Lemniscate, will published by Unsolicited Press on 31st October 2017. You can read about it, and (pre-)order it from the publishers.

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MSt tutor Caroline Bird shortlisted for 2017 TS Eliot prize

MSt tutor Caroline Bird’s collection In these Days of Prohibition has been shortlisted for 2017 TS Eliot prize. The winner of the Prize will be announced on Monday 15th January 2018.

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MSt alumna Mary-Jane Holmes wins 2017 Bridport Prize for Poetry

MSt alumna Mary-Jane Holmes has won 2017 Bridport Prize for Poetry for “Siren Call”. More information: a list of all the winners, and a note about Mary-Jane Holmes. Mary-Jane’s debut poetry collection will be published by Pindrop Press in 2018.

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MSt tutor Rebecca Abrams on “The Jewish Journey: 4,000 Years in 22 Objects” in The Observer

MSt tutor Rebecca Abrams’ article complementing her book, The Jewish Journey: 4,000 Years in 22 Objects, is in The Observer of 15th October 2017. From The Observer : ‘Like stars in a complex constellation, these objects convey the sweep of … Continue reading

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Kellogg College Creative Writing Seminar Series: Peter Moore, 26 October 2017

Endeavours of the Mind Peter Moore Mawby Room, Kellogg College, 62 Banbury Road 5 pm (refreshments) for 5.30 pm All are welcome and no bookings are necessary Peter Moore is a writer, historian and critic. His debut Damn His Blood … Continue reading

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Kellogg College Creative Writing Seminar Series: Helen Mort, 22 November 2017

“Failsafe: the value of getting it wrong” Helen Mort Mawby Room, Kellogg College, 62 Banbury Road 5 pm (refreshments) for 5.30 pm All are welcome and no bookings are necessary Helen Mort was born in Sheffield. She has published two … Continue reading

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MSt tutor Helen Mort’s BBC radio commissions, “Millstone” and “Give me Space Beneath my Feet” available to listen to online,on iPlayer

MSt tutor Helen Mort’s two new radio commissions, broadcast on BBC Radio3, are now  available to listen to online on iPlayer: The Essay – Cornerstones: Millstone    http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04n84h6 Between The Ears – Give me Space Beneath my Feet   http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b096g27p (part … Continue reading

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MSt alumna Kent DePinto’s “The Fish that Ate Florida” on BBC World Service’s Life Stories

MSt alumna Kent DePinto’s programme, “The Fish that Ate Florida”, originally on BBC World Service’s Life Stories on 1st October 2017, is now available to listen to online. From the BBC: “As part of the BBC Life Stories season, exploring … Continue reading

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