Top author becomes Manchester lecturer
Published on 18 May 12
Inspiring and well renowned literary figure joins The University’s Centre for New Writing
Jeanette Winterson received critical acclaim when she published her first book, the semi autobiographical novel Oranges are not the only fruit, at the age of just 25.
Following in the footsteps of renowned authors Colm Toibin and Martin Amis, Winterson joins the Univeristy for a two year tenure as Professor in the University’s Centre for New Writing this October.
Winterson, originally from Manchester, will have a busy teaching schedule, including a post graduate MA workshop, MA seminar and undergraduate lectures.
She will also hold four public events a year at The University’s Martin Harris Centre, with renowned guests from the literary world.
- The Centre is based on the Oxford Road campus, and offers a vibrant and exciting programme of events across many art forms – including an array of inspirational concerts, wonderful dramas, captivating poetry, literature and even comedy. Click here for more information about exclusive events held at the Martin Harris Centre; students receive discounted ticket prices.
Oranges are not the only fruit, was an international bestseller which also went on to inspire a popular BBC television adaptation.
An author of novels, screenplays, children's books and essays, Winterson is published around the world in 15 languages and writes regularly for The Guardian, The Times and the New York Times.
She was made an OBE in the 2006 New Year Honours list.
Speaking of her new post, Winterson said: “The Centre for New Writing at Manchester is a serious and exciting place where students are carefully selected and where there is a deep interest in what writing can do an at individual level and for the wider culture. I am from Manchester and the north is part of me; how I write as well as who I am. Let's see what happens next.”