Personal statement

I am pursuing a PhD in Creative Writing, funded for 2025-29 by the University of Strathclyde's Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarship (International).

My research spans creative and critical practice, and explores genre hybrids, Classical reception, migrant and quest narratives, and joy and humour.

My Master of Arts (Distinction) in Poetry: Creative and Critical Writing was achieved at the Seamus Heaney Centre, Queen's University Belfast. My Bachelor of Arts (Distinction) in Joint Honours English and Creative Writing was achieved at the University of Birmingham.

I am currently working as a Research Assistant for the University of Strathclyde's Collaborative Cultures initiative titled 'StrathWrites'. My prior professional experience includes working as a Lecturer in English (Language) at the University of Roehampton, Script Reader at London's Finborough Theatre, Agents' Assistant (TV, Film, Theatre) at the Agency London Ltd, Societies Coordinator at the Brighton Students' Union (the University of Brighton), Literary Assistant at Curtis Brown, Editorial and Marketing Assistant at Artery Editions, and Outreach Mentor (for Pathway to University Scheme) at the University of Birmingham.