English news archive 2022
Covid-19 and Shame: new book reveals the impact of ‘shame’ and ‘shaming’ during the pandemic
New book released by University experts is the first academic analysis of how and why the emotion of shame came to be employed and experienced across numerous aspects of public health and political discourse during the pandemic.
City event to celebrate re-release of historic lesbian love story Chase of the Wild Goose
A public discussion with experts from the University will mark the republishing of Mary Gordon's landmark novel as part of LGBTQ+ History Month.
Arts and humanities vital in national crises concludes COVID‐19 pandemic report
National research project unique in depth, breath and focus, delivers its report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the role that arts and humanities research had on social inclusion and national wellbeing.
Author and Creative Writing academic sees latest book, Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon, being read by Louis Theroux on CBeebies
The latest book by Dr Wendy O'Shea Meddour will be read on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories by Louis Theroux.
The art of storytelling set to be discussed at public events in Exeter during COP27 conference
Examining how the concept of translation - both in a literal sense between languages and in an artistic one between media - impacts storytelling.
New audio platform showcases the work of University author
Dr Davina Quinlivan's memoir Shalimar among the launch books for new platform Spiracle.
Philanthropy expert curates exhibition with Yale in the United States of America
Dr Andrew Rudd invited to the USA for a series of public events on the nature and origins of charity
Penguin publishing deal helped Virginia Woolf’s work reach a mass market, study shows
Careful deals negotiated by Virginia Woolf’s husband with Penguin Books helped her work reach a mass market, a new study shows.
Exeter researchers help secure £6.5m Wellcome Trust grant for new project on global health crises
Experts in Medical History and English Literature at the University of Exeter have helped to secure a new multi-million-pound research grant for a project that will look at how our concept of time impacts the way we approach global health crises.
Songs, stories and food used to showcase impact of Penryn’s Loveland Community Field at unique event
Songs, stories and vegetables and grain grown in Penryn helped showcase Loveland Community Field.
University of Exeter lecturers win ASLE-UKI Book Prizes
Two lecturers from the University of Exeter have been honoured for their work in the 2022 ASLE-UKI Book Prizes.
New resources designed to prevent cruel and inaccurate representation of self-harm in literature
Experts and campaigners working to prevent cruel and inaccurate representation of self-harm have created new resources to encourage better portrayal of those in mental distress.
Leading African writers to take part in readings and workshops as part of major Exeter literary festival
Leading African and African diaspora literary voices will take part in book readings, open mic poetry sessions and workshops as part of a major Exeter literary festival.
Stunning new exhibition connects computer art with the ancient tradition of glassmaking
A stunning new exhibition connecting paintings made by computers with the ancient tradition of glassmaking is part of major new research to document, exhibit and preserve digital art.
Major new poem about Cornwall’s Red River to be premiered at Tate St Ives
A major new poem inspired by Cornwall’s unique Red River – the most “unnatural” in the UK – will be premiered at Tate St Ives.
Radical new Urdu female writers using poetry to call for changes to gender roles in Pakistan, major new study shows
Radical new female writers and performers are transforming Urdu from being a “genteel” language and using their work to call for changes to gender roles in Pakistan, a major new study shows.
New documentary tells the story of the “Red River” – the powerful symbol of Cornish identity
A new documentary by a University of Exeter expert celebrates the unique Cornish Red River – a powerful symbol of the county’s identity.
New butterfly-inspired museum installation highlights LGBTQ+ voices
A new installation inspired by butterflies showcases LGBTQ+ responses to objects at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery.
Lauded new novel upends stereotypes about the Iron Curtain and Thatcher’s Britain
In 1980s Eastern Europe there’s limitless luxury for the privileged few but limited freedom, while the UK offers terrible food and cold homes – but without hidden cameras.