English news archive 2021
University of Exeter expert backs appeal to bring Thomas Hardy’s personal objects into the light
A University of Exeter expert is backing a Crowdfunder appeal to conserve and display a range of Thomas Hardy objects, many of which have never before been on public display.
Join interactive ramble across Exeter to explore the city’s fascinating literary history
People can join an interactive ramble across Exeter this weekend to explore the city’s fascinating literary history and connections.
Soldiers expressed their personality and emotions in bureaucratic battlefield World War One diaries, analysis shows
Soldiers were able to express their personality and emotions in bureaucratic World War One battlefield diaries, analysis shows.
BBC propaganda broadcasts for Nazi Germany were designed to create outrage and revolutionary energy amongst women
The BBC broadcast propaganda, news and entertainment programmes into Nazi Germany designed to create fear and outrage and stir up revolutionary energy amongst women, a major new study shows.
Thousands of wounded World War One soldiers sent to see films as rehabilitation after returning from conflict, study shows
Cinemagoing was used as rehabilitation for thousands of soldiers returning from World War One, a new book shows.
Remarkable artwork depicting famine in Britain and India will help people reflect on modern day food insecurity and climate crisis
Remarkable new artwork depicting famine in Britain and India will be on show for the first time to allow communities to reflect on today’s food and environmental crisis.
Sights and sounds of one of the country’s most polluted rivers on display at COP26
The sights and sounds of one of the country’s most polluted rivers will be on display through poetry and films at the COP26 conference.
Experts set to use history and comedy to empower LGBTQ+ young people to play a central role in climate activism
Experts will use history and comedy to empower LGBTQ+ young people to play a central role in climate activism as part of a major project held ahead of the COP26 conference.
Exeter City of Literature marks International Literacy Day 2021
Exeter – along with other Cities of Literature around the world – is marking International Literacy Day 2021 by highlighting work to give families a “book prescription”.
University of Exeter Paralympians aiming for glory in Tokyo
University of Exeter Alumna are aiming for glory at the Tokyo Paralympics having combined their studies with international sporting commitments.
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Duchess of Cornwall to meet families taking part in literature “therapy” to encourage love of reading and improve mental health
The Duchess of Cornwall will meet families taking part in literature “therapy” to encourage a love of reading and promote better mental health during the Royal visit to Exeter next week.
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to explore archives of key South West writers during Exeter visit
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will be able to explore fascinating documents belonging to some of the South West’s most important writers during their visit to Exeter next week.
Professor Vesna Goldsworthy elected fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
Acclaimed novelist, memoirist, poet – and University of Exeter creative writing expert – Professor Vesna Goldsworthy has been elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
Duvet helps student deliver BBC radio play
A third year English student at the University of Exeter has featured in a BBC radio play.
Newly analysed letters show Vivien Leigh’s close relationship with fans
Newly analysed letters written by Vivien Leigh show her close bond with fans - and how the actress would share highly-personal details about her health and relationships with them.
English alumna wins distinguished literary prize
University of Exeter alumna Ruth Gilligan (PhD English, 2014) has won the 2021 Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize for her book The Butchers. This annual prize of £10,000 is awarded for a distinguished work of fiction, non-fiction or poetry, evoking the spirit of a place.
Exeter student wins writing competition
A third year English student at the University of Exeter has won a Young Writers Short Story award.
University of Exeter wins prestigious grant to showcase the contribution of arts and humanities research through the Covid-19 pandemic
The University of Exeter has been awarded £200,000* by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to take arts and humanities research beyond higher education to drive social change.
Academics congratulate “brilliant first-class” Oscar-nominated alumna
Oscar-nominated University of Exeter alumna Vanessa Kirby was a “genuinely brilliant first-class student”, her lecturers have said.
Everyday sexism at petrol forecourt inspires new children’s book, published on International Women’s Day
A sexist encounter at a petrol station has inspired a new children’s book designed to encourage children to follow their dreams and challenge outdated gender expectations.
The Glorious Revolution inspired birth of modern satire long before coffee shop culture, according to new research
The arrival of William of Orange in England helped to inspire the birth of modern satire – long before coffee shop culture made the cutting art form fashionable, a new study argues.