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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Best wishes to everyone receiving A Level results today - especially those about to start an English degree! For Year 12s and younger students thinking ahead, #EnglishCreates shows why English remains a powerful, versatile degree for the future: universityenglish.ac.uk/englishcreat...

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Simon Kővesi @kovesi.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Brilliant conversation of English Literature graduates, including UofG's own Harry Cobb, who graduated this summer. Thanks to MMU's Eleanor Beal for chairing & all at @univeng.bsky.social & @englishassociation.bsky.social. @glasgow.ac.uk @uofgartshums.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=z170...

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Panel Discussion 3: Studying English Now

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

#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.

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

See also this new research which shows the vital role universities play in supporting place-based growth and innovation around the creative industries pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...

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Creative Clusters, Geography and University-Industry Links - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre

This new report provides updated estimates on the spatial distribution of creative industries activity at the regional and cluster level.

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

University English, @englishassociation.bsky.social and @ies-sas.bsky.social Emergency Action On … the State of English, Thursday 16.07, 10-12. All arts and hums colleagues welcome too. Please sign up here : forms.office.com/e/PN4MNv5T6G

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Microsoft Forms

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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.

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

"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!

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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

"Hiring of college grads is down across the board. But certain majors are able to access opportunities in a wider array of industries, new LinkedIn data shows." ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 69% VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 68% www.forbes.com/sites/courtn...

The Most Versatile Majors Chart, TOPPED BY ENGLISH and VISUAL&PERFORMING ARTS

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Simon Kővesi @kovesi.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Fix the undergraduate funding model, Burnham.

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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.

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

#EnglishCreates: Futures This month, students from the University of Reading are using digital forms to explore the relationship between English and AI. Today's carousel gives an insight into the relationships between language, 'emotion', and AI. Credit to Josh Lee, Keeva Short, James Newby.

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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-...

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Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

It was a pleasure to organise this with @clarelees.bsky.social @ies-sas.bsky.social, Nigel Newton (Bloomsbury) and colleagues from @englishassociation.bsky.social & @univeng.bsky.social universityenglish.ac.uk/charter-for-... #englishCreates

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Charter for Change launched at Westminster

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#EnglishCreates: Futures Can AI think? Can English studies help us to understand its place in the world? Today, students from the University of Reading share their answers to these and other questions - watch at the link below! youtu.be/fv2ND-56bGA?... Credit Josh Lee, Keeva Short, James Newby

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Can AI think?: Students talk about the capabilities and limits of AI

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

#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

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

#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

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

#EnglishCreates: Futures There's been a lot of negativity around the topic, but might AI actually be able to assist in the writing of creative work? Today, English undergraduates from the University of Reading blog in response to this question: universityenglish.ac.uk/creative-wri...

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Creative Writing and AI

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

#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

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

#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)

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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!

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#EnglishCreates: Futures Are we able to differentiate between AI vs human-written texts? This is the question asked in today's blog by students from the University of Reading: universityenglish.ac.uk/are-we-able-... Do you agree with their conclusions?

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Are we able to differentiate between AI vs human-written texts?

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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!

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

#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-...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

#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...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

#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-...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

#EnglishCreates: Futures As part of our current series on English Studies and lifelong learning, Topsy Page (Oracy Cambridge) discusses the increasing importance of oracy in education: universityenglish.ac.uk/4757-2/

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Oracy: a bridge between school learning and the wider world

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#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...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#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...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

#EnglishCreates: Futures Our ‘Lifelong Learning’ series continues today with Dr Edward Hogan (The Open University) on the Coastlines project, harnessing literature in order to engage with communities around the UK coast: universityenglish.ac.uk/coastlines/

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Coastlines

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

#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...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

#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...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

#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...

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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

I’m not trying to do an analysis or piece of research here! You can read other reports on this eg www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications... Or @univeng.bsky.social ongoing work on English grad destinations @gailmarshall.bsky.social Telling me it’s a ‘terrible analysis’ is plain rude.

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English Studies Provision in UK Higher Education

This report provides an evidence base to explore changes to the provision of English Studies in UK higher education. It follows previous Academy studies on its constituent disciplines.

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

#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...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

#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...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

#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/

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

#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...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

#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...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

#EnglishCreates: Futures Today Shiksha Thard, our final Goldsmiths student contributor, discusses the impact of reading Patti Smith's memoir Just Kids: 'I wanted to be in that time and space to see how the world was.' universityenglish.ac.uk/books-that-m...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

#EnglishCreates: Futures Maria-Sabina De Souza - a student in English with Creative Writing at Goldsmiths - discusses The Deep by Rivers Solomon: 'The Deep negotiates how communities grapple with remembering, mourning, preservation, and shared history.' universityenglish.ac.uk/books-that-m...

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Books That Matter: The Deep by Rivers Solomon

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