Media appearances

Our English researchers are regularly featured in the media, either showcasing their own research or providing expert opinions on current events.

2024

22 July Professor Sarah Peverley Professor Sarah Peverley (English) discusses her research in mermaids
8 July Dr Ursula Kania Whatchamacallit', 'gizmo' and 'thingamajig': what we say when we can't find the right word – and why

 

2023

26 May Professor Sarah Peverley Professor Sarah Peverley discusses the new Disney Little Mermaid film compared with Hans Christian Andersen original
24 May Professor Sarah Peverley New Generation Thinker Professor Sarah Peverley joins to discuss mermaids in popular culture
22 May Dr Melissa Raines Wirral author launches new World War Two novel at Liverpool bookshop
8 May Professor Sandeep Parmar Prof Sandeep Parmar (English) contributes to Headwaters programme looking at C21 literary stream of consciousness.
4 May Professor Sarah Peverley Prof Sarah Pedley (English) discusses mermaid folklore
20 April Dr Lucienne Loh London architecture exhibitions 2023: a guide to the best shows this month
18 April Professor Josie Billington BBC Radio 5 mentions Professor Josie Billington's research on reading

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