Anita Sethi

Dr Anita Sethi is a renowned writer, journalist, and author affiliated with Manchester Metropolitan University's Department of English. She holds a PhD in English and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS). Her work explores themes of identity, belonging, and nature through travel writing, memoir, and cultural critique. Key works include I Belong Here: A Journey Along the Backbone of Britain, which won the Books Are My Bag Readers Award and was shortlisted for prestigious prizes like the Wainwright Prize.

Her research interests span postcolonial studies, travel literature, and environmental humanities. She has been published in major anthologies such as Women on Nature and The Wild Isles, and her articles appear in The Guardian, Telegraph, and British Vogue. Sethi has also contributed to BBC Radio programs like The Essay and appeared at global literary festivals including Cheltenham and Edinburgh. Awards include recognition from the Royal Society of Literature and fellowships at institutions like Australia's Wheeler Centre.