About
Our diverse group includes academics, writers, and research students. We share an interest in writing and contemporary culture in all its forms.
We take an interdisciplinary approach to writing and culture. We forge new ways of thinking about the connections between contemporary literature and many other fields. These include the sciences, law, aesthetics, politics, ethics and critical theory. Additionally, we explore connections with space, maritime studies, medicine, finance and Jewishness. Our approach extends to visual culture, popular culture, gender, music, postcolonialism and philosophy.
Our research projects are recognised by major external grants and published internationally. They shape public policy, cultural landscapes and critical debates.
We are committed to engaging academics, researchers and public audiences in the literary production of our time. Coming from many different perspectives, we bring diverse critical attitudes to bear on a vast array of topics. We work together to foster engagement and stimulate interest in the writing and critical reading of contemporary literature.
Collaborations
We have collaborations at national and international level. We also have links with local arts institutions and organisations, including:
John Hansard Gallery
John Hansard Gallery is a contemporary art gallery based at University of Southampton. It is an internationally recognised gallery which we have worked with on many projects. Highlights include the Entropics experimental poetry events and the Writers in Conversation reading series.
SO:Write
SO:Write is a multi-strand literature development strategy and delivery programme based in Southampton. It provides a wide range of activities for people from primary age to university graduates and professional writers.
We welcome contributions by external partners and cultural institutions, and we are always seeking to make new connections.
Community
The research group has a wider community through our Twitter page. We are open to collaborating on events and sharing knowledge across disciplines.
Research highlights
