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University of Chichester, English and Creative Writing Department This page is to let everyone know about the great events, research, students and lecturers we have i We also offer a MA in Creative Writing and PhD supervision.

This page is run by the current lecturers and readers in the busy English and Creative writing department at the University of Chichester. At Chichester we offer a stimulating and friendly environment where students can choose to study English Literature, English Language, Drama or Creative Writing on a range of BA programmes. Our degrees allow you to encounter new and exciting texts and to enhance your skills as reader, critic and writer. Research Centres include the Sussex Centre for Folklore, Fairy Tales and Fantasy (https://www.facebook.com/SussexFolktaleCentre) and the South Coast Eighteenth-century and Romantic Research Centre (http://www.scerrg.org/).

Come and hear Dr Paul Quinn of the University of Chichester talk on poets, poetry and the "torn fields of France", free ...
27/10/2026

Come and hear Dr Paul Quinn of the University of Chichester talk on poets, poetry and the "torn fields of France", free event at St Mary's Church, Felpham, Thu, Nov 12 • 7:30 PM

Come and hear Dr Paul Quinn of the University of Chichester talk on poets, poetry and the "torn fields of France". FREE event.

Two weeks to go for our Postgraduate Virtual Open Event! Explore your postgraduate options, meet course leaders, and get...
23/10/2026

Two weeks to go for our Postgraduate Virtual Open Event! Explore your postgraduate options, meet course leaders, and get answers to your questions about studying at the University of Chichester.

You'll be able to find out more about our newly available MA English Literature as well as our MA Creative Writing, as well as other postgraduate opportunities.

Book your place: https://bit.ly/PGEventNov2026

Date: Friday 6 November 2026
Location: Microsoft Teams
Time: 12:30 – 13:30

This looks like such an exciting read from our former University of Chichester postgraduate student and Associate Lectur...
19/10/2026

This looks like such an exciting read from our former University of Chichester postgraduate student and Associate Lecturer Dr Loree Westron!

Oh my gosh. Things are really ramping up! The pre-order site is up and running.

If you would like a copy of A LEGACY OF EARTH AND SKY, it's available to pre-order in three formats: Paperback, Hardback, and Large Print Hardback. All from the fabulous people at The Great British Bookshop - which ships worldwide.

An evening of piano, poetry and song was held at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester reflected the unique characteristic...
18/10/2026

An evening of piano, poetry and song was held at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester reflected the unique characteristics, history and charm of Sussex. Distinguished prizewinning poets including our Reader in Critical Imaginative Writing Dr Naomi Foyle presented new works inspired by the art on display in the gallery.

An evening of piano, poetry and song at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester reflected the unique characteristics, history and charm of Sussex.

Thinking of your future?Join us for the upcoming Postgraduate Virtual Open Event. This is a fantastic opportunity to exp...
13/10/2026

Thinking of your future?

Join us for the upcoming Postgraduate Virtual Open Event. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore your options, hear from course leaders, and get answers to any questions you may have about postgraduate courses at the University of Chichester, including our MAs in Creative Writing and English Literature. Book here: https://bit.ly/PGEventNov2026

Date: Friday 6 November 2026
Location: Microsoft Teams
Time: 12:30 – 13:30

Pallant House Gallery is joining forces with the South Downs Poetry Festival to present an inspiring mix of music and po...
04/10/2026

Pallant House Gallery is joining forces with the South Downs Poetry Festival to present an inspiring mix of music and poetry to accompany the gallery’s British Landscapes exhibition. The event takes place on Thursday, October 15 between 6pm and 8pm as part of Pallant’s Thursday Lates special presentations. The audience will be taken on a tour of the pictures, which depict landscape in all its moods, by South Downs poets including our Reader in Critical Imaginative Writing Dr Naomi Foyle

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You can catch up with the Murdoch exhibition on BBC News! Click the link below, it's on from 20.55
02/10/2026

You can catch up with the Murdoch exhibition on BBC News! Click the link below, it's on from 20.55

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01/10/2026

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