Verse Matters

The University of Leeds has a long and prestigious tradition in arts and culture that spans from its foundation through to the present day. The Poetry Centre brings together our strength and heritage in creative writing, fostering a unique environment for research, teaching and public engagement.The University Library’s outstanding Special Collections are testament to the rich history of poetry at Leeds – over the years, such renowned poets as Tony Harrison, Jon Silkin, Ken Smith and Geoffrey Hill have joined us as either staff or students. This legacy continues with our Douglas Caster Cultural Fellowships, the collaborative and interdisciplinary work of our researchers, and the recent appointment of Simon Armitage as our first Professor of Poetry.Our varied activities share a common goal of celebrating and facilitating excellence in poetry, both within and outside of the University. We are proud to be home to such a wealth of talent and expertise, and share our work through a programme of public readings, workshops, lectures, and exhibitions.

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Join us in celebrating the launch of the Verse Matters anthology, and to hear some of the contributors read. The anthology aims to harness the power of everyday, human stories in times of inequality and xenophobia. The book is edited by Helen Mort and Rachel Bower and published by Valley Press. 
The Verse Matters anthology includes new work by well-known writers, including Malika Booker, Liz Berry, Debjanee Chatterjee and Hollie McNish alongside some wonderful writers who are being published for the first time. Many of the poems are by writers based in Yorkshire, including some for whom English is not their first language. Some of the poems are by refugees, who have sought sanctuary in the UK. All royalties from the book will be split between ASSIST Sheffield and The Cathedral Archer Project in Sheffield.
Readings by: Helen Mort, Rachel Bower, Nick Allen, Charlotte Ansell, Sj Bradley, Debjani Chatterjee, Hannah Copley, Beth Davies, Jo Irwin, Char March, and Sai Murray.

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