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Noreen Masud is an Associate Professor specializing in Creative Critical Writing at the University of Bristol. Her research primarily explores early-to-mid-twentieth-century literature, focusing on notable writers such as Stevie Smith, Edith Sitwell, D. H. Lawrence, Gertrude Stein, and Willa Cather. She has contributed significantly to the field with her monograph, Hard Language (Oxford University Press, 2022), which reframes short-form writing of the twentieth century and examines the use of aphorism in literature. Her findings provide new perspectives on the works of women novelists, particularly Ivy Compton-Burnett, and challenge how Smith’s enigmatic style communicates complex emotional truths. Masud's work has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Philip Leverhulme Prize for critical creative work and the MSA Book Prize for Hard Language. As part of her extensive dedication to academia, she also serves as a creative non-fiction writer and engages with popular media through collaborations with BBC Radio. Currently, she supervises PhD students in Creative Writing and English Literature, inviting projects that push the boundaries of literary inquiry.
University of Bristol • Bristol
Leading the Creative Critical Writing program and supervising graduate research.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.