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Patrick Errington is a Canadian-born poet, critic, translator, and multidisciplinary researcher. He has published poetry collections such as 'Glean' (2018), 'Field Studies' (2019), and 'Swailing' (2023). His work has been recognized with several awards, including being shortlisted for the Scottish Poetry Book of the Year and winning the John Pollard Foundation International Poetry Prize. He has translations published, including works from French-Algerian poet Hamid Tibouchi and philosopher E.M. Cioran. Patrick holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Alberta, an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University, and a PhD in Literary Theory from the University of St Andrews, where he studied under Profs John Burnside and Don Paterson. He has taught at Columbia University and various institutions in Scotland and is involved in research that focuses on the intersection of literary theory, cognitive psychology, and creative writing. As the project lead for the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, his current focus is on enhancing young people's poetry engagement to support their mental well-being through interdisciplinary approaches.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland
Lecturer in literature and creative writing, focusing on various interdisciplinary research collaborations and mentoring students.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland
Leading a research project focused on enhancing literacy through poetry for young people.
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