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Terra Two Submission Deadline: 1st of April!
“The next deadline for submitting creative writing, literary analysis, visual art, musical work, political commentary or a ‘message in a bottle’ to help shape the first off-world colony is approaching! Please see https://yorkstjohnterratwo.com/next-submission-deadline-1-april-2018/ for more details.
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by Charlotte Stevenson
Picture the scene: it’s late, dark and stormy. Somewhere far from here, Victor Frankenstein has finished putting together the pieces of his creation and with the smallest flicker of a yellow eye, he’s done it – he has conquered the mystery of human life! Continue reading “defining humanity: mary shelley and the shape of water”
In this weeks visit to dissertation corner, Jenna Houston talks to Alice Whiles about her dissertation on racial passing and the reader.
Thanks to Gemma Linfoot-King and Lizzie Hope for sharing the All About Respect Campaign with us. Please click here to view our previous post for more information. For details regarding the events which are taking place as part of the All About Respect campaign week, please read on further and download the following flyers.
Continue reading “all about respect campaign, 6th-8th march.”
We’re delighted that so many of our staff and students will be contributing to the York Literature Festival 2018, 15th-26th March! Here’s a check-list of all the places you’ll be able to find us during the festival!
Current student Tom Young reports and reflects on the English Literature Research Showcase from early February. Continue reading “English Literature Research Showcase”
By Zoe Buckton
Last week, third year Gender and Sexualities students headed down to CityScreen to see Guillermo Del Toro’s new, critically acclaimed movie The Shape of Water. If you’ve heard of The Shape of Water you’ll probably be aware of its key plot point: a romantic arc between a mute woman and what can best be described as a humanoid fish. Continue reading “film review: the shape of water”
By Tia Byer
In this week’s visit to dissertation corner, we find out about Sophie Richardson’s dissertation on the crime novel. Sub-Editor Tia Byer reports.
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Marketing Coordinator, Hannah Skidmore from Aesthetica Magazine has been in touch to announce that submissions are now open for the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award, presenting an exciting opportunity for students and graduates at York St John University.
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by Lizzie Hope and Gemma Linfoot-King
The ‘All About Respect’ project exists to prevent sexual violence, harassment, and abuse, and to promote the importance of healthy relationships, consent, and respect among students in York. We have been working closely with students to help create material to promote our message, and are currently seeking creative writing, blog content, art work, or anything else creative to use alongside our leaflets and posters. Continue reading “all about respect”
By Tom Young
Current student Tom Young discusses the recent joint honours event held in January and the adventure of Joint Honours study.
We are extremely proud to be hosting a trilogy of events as part of LGBT History Month. Book your tickets and join us!
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By Tia Byer
On Wednesday 7th February 2018, English Literature students at York St John University were treated to a Literature Research Showcase. English Literature Faculty members presented their research and gave the low-down on what they are working on. Third-year student and Sub-Editor Tia Byer reports.
In this week’s visit to dissertation corner, Tia Byer speaks to current student Phil Price.
Are you a current MA student or final Year undergraduate studying Literature or Creative Writing at York St John University? Please consider contributing a conference paper to our forthcoming student symposium! The deadline for proposals is 15 March.
Continue reading “call for papers: transformation: literature, creative writing and change!”