Writers in Residence

For more information about Aislinn see:

http://www.aislinnhunter.com

The first virtual poetry exchange between Scotland and Canada

Arc (Canada's Poetry Magazine) and the Scottish Poetry Library have just launched a joint project: from now until April 2007, you’ll be treated to 12 monthly installments featuring Scottish poets introducing the work of their favourite Canadians, and Canadian poets presenting the work of their chosen Scots.

Scottish Poetry Magazine

http://www.spl.org.uk/scotland_canada/

Arc Poetry Magazine Online

http://www.arcpoetry.ca/

Aislinn Hunter

Canadian novelist and poet Aislinn Hunter took up her post as writer-in-residence on the Creative Writing Programme from October 1st 2004 for one term. Aislinn teaches creative writing at Kwantlen University College, Vancouver and whilst in Lancaster worked with a range of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Department. She also performed at Litfest, Lancaster's literature festival, in November 2004. This residency was funded by the Canadian High Commission and was the first in what we hope will be a rolling programme of international writing residencies at Lancaster, enriching the cultural and creative life of the Department.

Jackee Budesta Batanda

Ugandan prose writer, Jackee Batanda, joined the Department of English & Creative Writing from January to March 2005. This residency was a partnership between Litfest and Lancaster University and was funded by the Arts Council North-West, the British Council and Lancaster University.  Whilst Jackee was resident at the University she embarked upon writing commissions for Litfest and the Crossing Borders African writing project. Jackee worked with students of Creative Writing and African Literature in the Department; she also worked with selected writers on a new project. ‘The Big Picture’ in the north-west area. Jackee will return to the UK to perform at Litfest in November 2005.

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