The #EnglishCreates: Futures symposium brought together students, teachers, researchers, writers and advocates to celebrate the creativity and public value of English. We’re delighted to now share recordings of the talks for those who couldn’t join us on the day: www.youtube.com/channel/UCVL...

#EnglishCreates This week, Christopher Nolan brings The Odyssey to the screen, reimagining one of the greatest literary epics ever written. An English graduate, Nolan embodies the power of literary study: developing the imagination, critical thinking, and storytelling skills that shape our world.

A quick note to say that registration for tomorrow's #EnglishCreates: Futures symposium is now closed, but there are still tickets left - just email englishcreates@universityenglish.ac.uk to reserve your place.

"If you could change one common opinion about the English Literature degree or literature in general, what would it be?" In preparation for our symposium (www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/englishcre...), we've asked our student panellists the question above. Here's the one of many insights they'll share!

"If you could change one common opinion about the English Literature degree or literature in general, what would it be?" In preparation for our symposium (www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/englishcre...), we've asked our student panellists the question above. Here's the first of many insights they'll share!

This week, Andy Burnham – an English graduate with a love of poetry – stepped closer to becoming Prime Minister. Andy’s remarkable journey embodies the central message of the #EnglishCreates campaign: this subject has the potential to enrich lives, open up opportunities, and shape the future.

At a Parliamentary Breakfast last week, UE & partner groups met leaders across sectors to promote English’s national importance. The Breakfast was an opportunity to change the public conversation about English & celebrate its vital socio-economic role: universityenglish.ac.uk/charter-for-...

#EnglishCreates: Futures Today's carousel of images creatively highlights the problem of bias in AI image generation. Credit to Dimitra Katsampa, Mina Babapour & Hugo Martin (English BA students, University of Reading) Sign up for our free online summer symposium: lnkd.in/eWV-2r_n

#EnglishCreates: Futures How does AI reshape our ideas around creativity, and how can we respond? Here is just one of several student-made memes we're sharing as part of our month on AI, made by Charlotte Wong, Hanna Fischer, Sin Ka Lau (University of Reading). Symposium sign-up: lnkd.in/eWV-2r_n

"If you could change one common opinion about the English Literature degree or literature in general, what would it be?" In preparation for our symposium (www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/englishcre...), we've asked our student panellists the question above. Here's the first of many insights they'll share!

#EnglishCreates: Futures Is AI capable of being 'original'? How might English studies help us to think about this question? Here's one example: a brilliant (and yes, original!) meme created by students from the University of Reading - credit Charlotte Wong, Hanna Fischer, Sin Ka Lau

#EnglishCreates: Futures How can English students bring their skills to bear on the 'AI question'? One way is through memes like this, which harnesses a combination of humour and critique to reflect on the issue of bias - credit Charlotte Wong, Hanna Fischer, Sin Ka Lau (University of Reading)

As part of our AI month, University of Reading students explore AI in English through blogs, memes & short videos. They tackle creativity, bias & manipulation - neither pro nor anti, but curious, critical & often funny. First meme by Charlotte Wong, Hanna Fischer & Sin Ka Lau -share your thoughts!

This month’s #EnglishCreates content will be curated by students from the module “Language and Digital Media” at the Uni of Reading (led by Prof Rodney Jones). They explore AI in English studies through blogs, memes & short videos, reflecting critically, creatively, and with humour. Stay tuned!

Lecturers, teachers, students, writers, HE professionals - anyone with an interest in English studies: you are warmly invited to attend the EnglishCreates: Futures Online Symposium (2nd July, from 10am). Register for your (free) place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/englishcre...

#EnglishCreates: Futures We conclude our series on 'Lifelong Learning' with some final reflections from its curator, Dr Richard Jones (The Open University), by way of Samuel Johnson: universityenglish.ac.uk/reflections-...

#EnglishCreates: Futures In today's post, Professor Philip Seargeant (The Open University) reflects on how English Studies connects us to heritage, place, cultural networks and commemoration: universityenglish.ac.uk/how-a-geogra...

#EnglishCreates: Futures Today's post focuses on The Writers' Nook, a remarkable project that focused on how Creative Writing might act as a psycho-social support for frontline healthcare writers: universityenglish.ac.uk/the-writers-...

We are thrilled to announce Professor Elleke Boehmer (University of Oxford) as the keynote speaker for the upcoming #EnglishCreates: Futures online symposium. Join us for this pivotal conversation about the future of English. Registration is free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/englishcre...

#EnglishCreates: Futures Today's post features a range of rich and inspiring reflections on the life-long benefits of studying English, shared by graduates of The Open University: universityenglish.ac.uk/open-univers...

#EnglishCreates: Futures Today, Dr Shafquat Towheed (The Open University) asks a crucial question: Will we still be reading English literature in the future? Despite numerous challenges, he suggests that the answers are more promising than we might assume... universityenglish.ac.uk/will-we-stil...

#EnglishCreates: Futures Today, Dr Caroline Tagg and Dr Korina Gioaxoglou (Open University) discuss the ways in which English Studies can inform our everyday - and lifelong - engagement with questions of digital literacy: universityenglish.ac.uk/digital-lite...

#EnglishCreates: Futures Today, Dr Richard Jones (Open University) reflects on English Studies’ deep ties to lifelong learning, highlighting how the subject supports confidence, voice, and wellbeing. Full post (with further reports & sources): universityenglish.ac.uk/lifelong-lea...

#EnglishCreates: Futures We’re delighted to welcome Dr Richard Jones (Open University) as this month’s curator. His first post explores the topic of ‘lifelong learning’ in English - how reading enriches our sense of time and self. Read more: universityenglish.ac.uk/lifelong-lea...

#EnglishCreates: Futures The final post in our 'Varieties of English' series comes from Miriam Levy (BA English Literature | University of Sheffield): 'The connections that appear when we broaden our perspectives are bountiful and impacting.' universityenglish.ac.uk/the-subtle-n...

Have you signed up for the #EnglishCreates summer symposium? This free online event brings together colleagues across Literature, Language & Creative Writing to tackle the challenges facing English - and imagine what comes next. Join us: your view matters. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/englishcre...

#EnglishCreates: Futures Our current mini-series explores work by staff and students on Elizabeth Bishop’s postcards. Today: James Howell (AHRC-funded PhD, Sheffield) on how the project shaped his research and thesis: universityenglish.ac.uk/re-encounter...

#EnglishCreates: Futures Today, Grace Hogg (BA/MA, Sheffield) reflects on transcribing Elizabeth Bishop’s postcards - capturing the emotional texture of her relationships and the honour of bringing them to light. Read more: universityenglish.ac.uk/4694-2/

#EnglishCreates: Futures Today, Kat Ebbs (Sheffield Hospitals Charity) reflects on transcribing Elizabeth Bishop’s postcards as a student intern. From textual detail to real-world impact, she discusses skills she now uses to raise funds for charity: universityenglish.ac.uk/transcribing...

#EnglishCreates: Futures 'Varieties of English' concludes with a series of posts on Elizabeth Bishop, curated by Dr Jonathan Ellis (University of Sheffield). The series will also feature posts by students who were involved in the project - watch this space! universityenglish.ac.uk/the-art-form...