Digital library brings Sterne and adaptations online
Rare books inspired by one of the 18th century’s most successful authors will be made available to the public for the first time through a new online library.
Topics: Literature
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Northumbria leads pioneering research into impact of Northern Writers’ Awards
A champion for Northern voices and underrepresented groups, a key element in the North East creative economy, and a talent pipeline for the UK publishing industry. This is the verdict of Professor Katy Shaw’s new research into the value and impact of the Northern Writers Awards (NWAs) – the UK’s largest literary awards of their kind in the country.
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You say toe-mato, we say tomato
Have you ever felt like President Trump is speaking another language? This year’s linguistics conference at Northumbria will explore this very issue as guest speaker Lynne Murphy discusses the ‘special relationship’ between British and US English.
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Innovative festival reveals the facts behind crime fiction
A festival for crime fiction writers and readers offers its audience a rare insight into the fascinating world of real-life criminal investigation.
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Two weeks left to enter Northern Writers’ Awards
Writers from across the North of England have just two weeks left to enter this year’s Northern Writers’ Awards.
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Humanities celebrated at Northumbria with Institute launch
Northumbria University, Newcastle is celebrating the multidisciplinary achievements taking place within its humanities subjects and, more widely across the University, with the launch of its Institute of Humanities.
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Join Bram Stoker’s great grand-nephew for a literary fright night at Northumbria
Dacre Stoker, the best-selling co-author of Dracula the Un-Dead, the official Stoker family endorsed sequel to Dracula is set to appear at Northumbria University next week.
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Northumbria academic to publish inside story of Martin Luther King’s historic visit to Newcastle
A fascinating new book by Northumbria University’s Professor in American Studies, Brian Ward about Martin Luther King’s historic visit to Newcastle University will be published next month by Newcastle Libraries’ Tyne Bridge Publishing to coincide with the 50th anniversary of this landmark event.
