We define narrative very broadly and are concerned with examining it as a structuring mechanism across multiple media and disciplines. We are also interested in exploring how narrative interacts with and impacts on cultures and communities.Ìý As an interdisciplinary research centre we bring together a range of diverse approaches and methodologies from members across the University.
Formerly a research cluster in the Centre for the Study of Journalism, Culture and Community, since its inception in 2008 the Narrative Research Group (NRG) has provided an inclusive and supportive space for staff, ECRs and PGRs from multiple disciplines who approach narrative from a range of methodological, critical and creative perspectives. The new Centre, launched in 2019, provides an organisational structure for members’ research and professional practice activities, including funding bids, publications, seminars, workshops, and conferences. It also aims to ensure that the development of research proceeds in a strategically informed way, providing support for individual researchers and encouraging new initiatives.
Main research areas
Recent publications
Visiting speaker research seminars: forthcoming
Visiting speaker research seminars: Past events
Doctoral supervision
Literatures and Laws Online Symposium 2024
Literature and Law: Creative Crime Writing Workshop 2024 (open to public!)
When: Saturday 11th May 2024, 11 am to 2 pm (British Summer Time)
Where: Online via Zoom
What: Discuss markets, trends, and tropes
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýThink about ethics and social contexts
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýDo your own writing and get feedbackÌý
Who: Anyone interested in writing crime and detective fiction! (Aged 18+ only)
How: sign up hereÌý
How much: Free!
Please note:
Spaces are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Discussion will include scenes of death and violence.
Contact Dr Rebecca Mills at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Hosted by author and former police officer Dr Victoria L. Humphreys, with crime fiction scholar Dr Rebecca Mills. Victoria is the author of historical spy novel and is currently writing cosy crime. Rebecca has published academic work on Agatha Christie and other Golden Age authors.
Projects and awards
DRIVE (Digital Reading for Inclusivity, Versatility and Engagement)
DRIVEÌýis a new network that brings together academics,ÌýNGOs, stakeholdersÌýand practitioners from Kenya and the UKÌýto explore the impact and application ofÌýdigital technologies for development challenges in Africa.
The networkÌýbrings together academics, industry, NGOs, policymakers and practitioners from Africa with UK partners to maximise digital technologies to address development challenges including health, energy and accessibility to online resources. ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ (UK) are working in partnership with the Catholic University of Eastern AfricaÌý(Kenya), ChukaÌýUniversity (Kenya) ²¹²Ô»åÌýWorldreader.
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Awards
Project PI Professor Bronwen Thomas has recently been the receipient of a prestigious awardÌýfor her academic research work onÌýliteracy in the digital age. TheÌýannouncement was made at theÌýWorld Literacy AwardsÌýhosted by theÌýWorld Literacy FoundationÌýwith 5,300 attendees from 52 countries who joined the online ceremony.ÌýFind out moreÌýand watch theÌý