The Three Manifesti by Davide D’Elia The Centre for Poetic Innovation addresses poetry and poetics creatively, critically and historically, promoting and studying poetic innovation in a broad sense of both terms, from poetry as traditionally understood to poetic aspects of visual and material art forms, of prose writing as well as interactions with music, dance and digital poetry. The key aims of the Centre are:
- Hosting speakers, workshops and conferences
- Support and development of doctoral and post-doctoral research
- Public engagement and impact activities
- Joint Research Grant applications and research projects
Upcoming events
24 February, 1-2pm, UCO 31
Dr Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh, University College Cork
From the Irish: bringing a minority language out into the world
Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh is a poet from Ireland who writes exclusively in the Irish language.A bilingual collection, The Coast Road, was published by the Gallery Press in 2016 with English translations by thirteen poets. Her own translations from the French of Andrée Chedid were published in 2019. Among the awards her work has garnered are the Michael Hartnett Award and the Lawrence O’Shaughnessy Prize, as well as bursaries from the Arts Council. She is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Modern Irish at University College Cork, and enjoys collaborating with musicians, dancers and artists.
Creative Writing in Arabic: A New Way to Learn and Express
When: 19 March and 2 April, 2:00–3:30 PM
Where: BUC 305
Creative writing in Arabic is often seen as the domain of native speakers. While the strict grammar rules can feel restrictive, writing creatively in this language is not only possible for non-native speakers: it’s also a powerful way to deepen language learning from a fresh, often overlooked perspective.
In these two workshops, you will practice Arabic while developing your creative voice, experimenting with structured yet free-flowing writing, and exploring the power of imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
Preparation: Before the workshop, you will read a short selection of poetry and prose.
Open to: Intermediate to advanced Arabic students. Limited places available. To sign up, please email Dr Ayah Durkawi at [email protected] by 13 March 2025.