A Writer in Residence Event: Open Mic In brief Date - 13 February 2024 Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George Square Readers - Michael Mullen (winner of the 2022 Edwin Morgan Poetry Award), Michael Pedersen (Writer in Residence), and various students from throughout the University About the event This event is a showcase of the creative writing talents on show throughout the University's student population. Featuring both undergraduate and postgraduate students from across the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, this open mic evening of poetry and prose readings will also see Michael Mullen (2022 winner of the Edwin Morgan Poetry Award) join the students in sharing selected pieces of their writing. The event is also another chance for students to find out more and think about the University's three Writing Prizes, which will be judged by Michael Pedersen. In engaging with fellow writers' work, they can hopefully find both motivation and inspiration to craft and submit a piece to one of the three Prizes. The students who will be reading are: Leah Levy (Creative Writing MSc) Lexie Angelo (Creative Writing PhD) Kylie Corwin (Intermediality MSc) Elsy Pawelak (Creative Writing MSc) Monica Davies (Creative Writing MSc) Kate Catchpole (Creative Writing MSc) Malika McKenney (English Literature & History MA Hons) Liam-Lucille Wright (Creative Writing MSc) Pablo Lacalle Castillo (English Literature MA Hons) About the guest reader Michael Mullen is a queer writer whose work traverses both Scots and Standard English. Their work includes a special focus on spoken word, having headlined an array of spoken word events throughout Scotland, and interrogates the relationship between art, class and identity. They like to experiment with both content and form, taking inspiration from everything from lyrical poetry to humorous modern ballads. Michael's accolades include receiving the Helen Lamb Dissertation Prize, reaching the semi-finals of the BBC's spoken word talent development scheme, Words First, being the runner-up for the country in the 2022 Scottish National Slam Championship, and winning the 2022 Edwin Morgan Poetry Award for their unpublished collection 'Lay Down with Dogs'. About the organiser Michael Pedersen is the Writer in Residence at the University of Edinburgh from September 2023 until June 2025. His prose debut 'Boy Friends' was published by Faber & Faber in 2022 to rave reviews and was a Sunday Times Critics Choice. A recipient of the Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship, his third poetry collection 'The Cat Prince' was published by Little Brown in 2023—the title poem of which is currently shortlisted for the Forward Prizes for Poetry. For over ten years he co-ran, curated and hosted the prize-winning literary production house Neu! Reekie!. How to attend This event is free to attend, and open to all. No registration is required - just come along! Are you interested in English Literature at Edinburgh? We offer a wide range of undergraduate programmes, taught masters, and research degrees, including a Masters by Research and a PhD. As an undergraduate, you will read works of literature written in English from around the world, and encounter a range of ideas about the nature and purpose of literary study. Our courses explore the relationship between literary texts and the construction of national, international and imperial cultures. Working with colleagues in LLC and across the wider University, we are able to support postgraduate research which crosses boundaries between languages and disciplines. Find out more about studying English Literature Feb 13 2024 16.30 - 17.30 A Writer in Residence Event: Open Mic An open-mic evening of poetry and prose organised by Michael Pedersen (Writer in Residence, University of Edinburgh) featuring readings from students across the School, as well as a special guest reading from Michael Mullen, winner of the 2022 Edwin Morgan Poetry Award. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue
A Writer in Residence Event: Open Mic In brief Date - 13 February 2024 Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George Square Readers - Michael Mullen (winner of the 2022 Edwin Morgan Poetry Award), Michael Pedersen (Writer in Residence), and various students from throughout the University About the event This event is a showcase of the creative writing talents on show throughout the University's student population. Featuring both undergraduate and postgraduate students from across the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, this open mic evening of poetry and prose readings will also see Michael Mullen (2022 winner of the Edwin Morgan Poetry Award) join the students in sharing selected pieces of their writing. The event is also another chance for students to find out more and think about the University's three Writing Prizes, which will be judged by Michael Pedersen. In engaging with fellow writers' work, they can hopefully find both motivation and inspiration to craft and submit a piece to one of the three Prizes. The students who will be reading are: Leah Levy (Creative Writing MSc) Lexie Angelo (Creative Writing PhD) Kylie Corwin (Intermediality MSc) Elsy Pawelak (Creative Writing MSc) Monica Davies (Creative Writing MSc) Kate Catchpole (Creative Writing MSc) Malika McKenney (English Literature & History MA Hons) Liam-Lucille Wright (Creative Writing MSc) Pablo Lacalle Castillo (English Literature MA Hons) About the guest reader Michael Mullen is a queer writer whose work traverses both Scots and Standard English. Their work includes a special focus on spoken word, having headlined an array of spoken word events throughout Scotland, and interrogates the relationship between art, class and identity. They like to experiment with both content and form, taking inspiration from everything from lyrical poetry to humorous modern ballads. Michael's accolades include receiving the Helen Lamb Dissertation Prize, reaching the semi-finals of the BBC's spoken word talent development scheme, Words First, being the runner-up for the country in the 2022 Scottish National Slam Championship, and winning the 2022 Edwin Morgan Poetry Award for their unpublished collection 'Lay Down with Dogs'. About the organiser Michael Pedersen is the Writer in Residence at the University of Edinburgh from September 2023 until June 2025. His prose debut 'Boy Friends' was published by Faber & Faber in 2022 to rave reviews and was a Sunday Times Critics Choice. A recipient of the Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship, his third poetry collection 'The Cat Prince' was published by Little Brown in 2023—the title poem of which is currently shortlisted for the Forward Prizes for Poetry. For over ten years he co-ran, curated and hosted the prize-winning literary production house Neu! Reekie!. How to attend This event is free to attend, and open to all. No registration is required - just come along! Are you interested in English Literature at Edinburgh? We offer a wide range of undergraduate programmes, taught masters, and research degrees, including a Masters by Research and a PhD. As an undergraduate, you will read works of literature written in English from around the world, and encounter a range of ideas about the nature and purpose of literary study. Our courses explore the relationship between literary texts and the construction of national, international and imperial cultures. Working with colleagues in LLC and across the wider University, we are able to support postgraduate research which crosses boundaries between languages and disciplines. Find out more about studying English Literature Feb 13 2024 16.30 - 17.30 A Writer in Residence Event: Open Mic An open-mic evening of poetry and prose organised by Michael Pedersen (Writer in Residence, University of Edinburgh) featuring readings from students across the School, as well as a special guest reading from Michael Mullen, winner of the 2022 Edwin Morgan Poetry Award. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue
Feb 13 2024 16.30 - 17.30 A Writer in Residence Event: Open Mic An open-mic evening of poetry and prose organised by Michael Pedersen (Writer in Residence, University of Edinburgh) featuring readings from students across the School, as well as a special guest reading from Michael Mullen, winner of the 2022 Edwin Morgan Poetry Award.
