We’re delighted that two of our very own Fellows – Jenny Stevens and Gill Woods – organised the first online Shakespeare Teachers’ Conversation, which took place on Friday 29 May. Liam Semler (University of Sydney) and Jenny Stevens (English Association) discussed teaching in our socially distanced moment. They talked about teaching without a final examination, performance-led…
The English Association commits to being an anti-racist organisation and stands against any type of racism and racist activity. This means that we recognise that, as an organisation, and as individuals who make up that organisation, we are part of a society in which racial inequality is systemic and institutional, and any action we take…
It is with deep sadness that I share the news that Vincent Newey, our friend and colleague, has passed away. Born and raised in the West Midlands town of Dudley, at the heart of what is still known as the Black Country, Vince attended Dudley Grammar School before going up to New College, Oxford, to…
The English Association’s priority since the lockdown began has been to ensure that our members enjoy their membership benefits without disruption. We’re very pleased that the office team has been able to pivot to remote working successfully, and members are able to access their publications either in hard copy or online within the usual…
Subject associations are experiencing a surge in demand for practical resources to support home learning as schools close to all but the children of key workers and move towards online teaching in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In response, the UK Council for Subject Associations (CfSA) has created a new online directory of organisations to…
The English Association is the learned society for English, and a registered charity incorporated by Royal Charter. The Association’s aim is to further the knowledge, understanding, and enjoyment of the English language and its literatures for all. We want to strengthen and diversify our Board with the appointment of new Trustees. We’re looking…
We are aware of the heightened risk caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and are taking steps to keep our staff and members safe. This post will be updated as necessary. The team We are following government advice, and have decided to work remotely until 27 April 2020. This period of remote working will be…
MHRA Working Papers in the Humanities 15 Echo What is this face, less clear and clearer The pulse in the arm, less strong and stronger — Given or lent? more distant than stars and nearer than the eye T. S. Eliot, ‘Marina’ Distanced, distorted, diminished: the echo represents an imperfect aftermath to communication. Yet it also denotes potential, a widening impact,…
The English Association is delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2020 Beatrice White Prize is Professor Leonard Neidorf. The Editors of the Year’s Work in English Studies, wish to recognise his important contributions to the field, including his article ‘Wealhtheow and Her Name: Etymology, Characterization and Textual Criticism’ (Neophilologus, 102, no 1 (January…