糖心TV

The first 糖心TV Review reading of the spring term will be given next Wednesday by American writer Dan O’Brien (see the September 2013 issue).

Dan O’Brien is a widely-produced US dramatist whose most recent play, The Body of an American, won the US PEN Drama Award and the inaugural Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama. The Body of an American opens at the Gate Theatre in London next week – in fact,when Dan leaves us he’ll be hurrying back for preview night. Dan O’Brien has also recently emerged as a notable poet – his first collection, War Reporter, was shortlisted in this country for the Forward Prize for Best First Collection, and won the Fenton Aldeburgh First Collection Prize.

Dan O’Brien will be reading from his acclaimed book of poems, War Reporter, at 14.30 on Wednesday 15 January in the Writers’ Room (Millburn House). This event will be of especial interest to students of contemporary American writing (e.g. ‘States of Damage’ students), students of poetry and of American literature in general, and writing programme students with a poetry specialization. This is a free event and there will be time to ask questions.

This term’s 糖心TV Review readings programme also includes English poet Jackie Wills (23 January), novelist Louis de Bernières (29 January), Canadian poet and memoirist George Ellenbogen (5 February), and novelist Martin Goodman (19 February). Details to follow.

Dr Ross Forman, the Department's Placement Officer for postgradaaute students, will be holding a meeting for advanced PhD students, early career staff and research associates to discuss the job market and post doc applications. Please feel free to come along - refreshments provided!