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How Writing Has Changed Me

On the transformative power of the written word.

community, news, student work, writingFalmouth SOWJFebruary 1, 2018writing, creative writing, poetry, mental health

Events: Cancelled | An Evening with Alice Oswald

The School of Writing and Journalism is delighted to host an evening with our Writer in Residence, the internationally acclaimed poet Alice Oswald, on Friday 23 February

events, newsFalmouth SOWJJanuary 31, 2018Writer in Residence, Poetry, Alice Oswald, events

Feeling Crap? Here's Where to Go for Help at Falmouth.

If you're struggling with what you think may be symptoms of depression, you are not on your own.

community, newsFalmouth SOWJJanuary 30, 2018mental health, depression, getting help

What an Internship in a Publishing House Is Really Like (and How to Get One)

Jodie gives you a look behind the scenes and shares some valuable tips.

community, newsFalmouth SOWJJanuary 25, 2018publishing, industry, internships, careers, work experience

Oliver Jeffers at the Eden Project

Award-winning children's book author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers charms and illuminates at the Eden Project.

Alice Oswald and Re-Writing Mythology

Seren looks at Alice Oswald's Memorial next to its mythological predecessors, exploring Oswald's distinctive approach to myth.

community, newsFalmouth SOWJJanuary 23, 2018Alice Oswald, poetry, poems, Homer, epic, mythology

Industry Focus: Telling Stories for Brands

Amanda Dooley explores why writers make great content marketers

Applications Now Open for 3D3 Funded PhD Studentships

Falmouth University is now inviting applications for the 2018/19 doctoral studentship competition

newsFalmouth SOWJJanuary 18, 2018opportunities, PhD, research, 3D3, funding

How Virginia Woolf's 'The Waves' Changed My Life

Sometimes a book can change the way you see not just yourself, but all of humanity.

community, newsFalmouth SOWJJanuary 17, 2018Virginia Woolf, literature, modernism, The Waves, environmental writing

Intro to: Food Issues in Roald Dahl

Áine's dissertation will explore how food links to wider cultural issues in the books of the iconic children's author.

communityAdminJanuary 16, 2018research, dissertation, Roald Dahl, children's literature

Spotify: January Refresh Playlist

In January, we begin to obsessively detox our lives. Why not start the year with some fresh new music to refresh and replenish your motivations, too?

community, newsFalmouth SOWJJanuary 15, 2018January, music, Spotify, playlists

Writers In Cornwall: Simon Armitage

Daniella explores Simon Armitage's connection to Cornwall, while drawing attention to his down-to-earth poetics.

community, newsFalmouth SOWJJanuary 15, 2018poetry, Simon Armitage, Cornwall, Isles of Scilly, Travel writing, literature

A Drop of Positive Psychology for the New Year

Feeling reflective this New Year? Some tips from a psychotherapist on how to put it to work

community, newsFalmouth SOWJJanuary 11, 2018university, psychology, mental health, new year, goals

Staff Publication: Process, Remix, Juxtaposition, Assemblage and Selection

Rupert Loydell has published a critical paper in Axon on the 21st century poet's use of autobiographical material.

community, researchAdminJanuary 11, 2018research, Rupert Loydell, informatics, creative writing, poetry

Portrait of the Academic as a Student: Kym Martindale

Senior Lecturer Kym Martindale shares her experiences of student life in the late 1970s

communityFalmouth SOWJJanuary 10, 2018portraits

Big Sea or Small Pond: Why Choose a Small University Over a Big One?

It's time to choose a university. Should you go big or small? Here's a story from a student who's done both.

Has Netflix changed the Way We Read?

Is streaming TV responsible for young adults reading less?

community, newsFalmouth SOWJJanuary 5, 2018Netflix, reading, ebooks, amazon video, hulu, online

Book Review: Matt Haig's How to Stop Time

Sophie McDaid reviews the latest novel from former Falmouth Writer in Residence Matt Haig

news, communityFalmouth SOWJJanuary 2, 2018book reviews, reviews, Matt Haig, YA, fiction, Creative Writing

Being Bold Enough to Look: Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

“A queer business –- queer in every sense of that multi-valent word.”

Falmouth SOWJDecember 22, 2017book reviews, reviews, LGBTQ, queer, Alison Bechdel

Object Lessons: The Cup of Tea in English Literature

When faced with the complexities of the universe and alien life, rather than having an existential crisis or becoming enlightened, Arthur asks 'Is there any tea on this spaceship?'

communityFalmouth SOWJDecember 21, 2017tea, British, literature, books, object lessons

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