Daljit Nagra

Professor Daljit Nagra serves as a Professor in the Department of English and Creative Writing at Brunel University London, within the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. Based in the Gaskell Building, he is a prominent figure in contemporary British poetry known for innovative linguistic experimentation and cross-cultural narratives.

Nagra's research focuses on creativity at the intersection of digital media and poetic form, particularly examining how digital games influence poetic expression. His work consistently engages with South Asian diaspora experiences, postcolonial identity, and the adaptation of classical narratives within modern British contexts. He employs multilingual wordplay and satirical techniques to explore themes of immigration, cultural hybridity, and historical memory.

His publications—including British Museum (2017), Ramayana (2014), and Look We Have Coming to Dover! (2007)—demonstrate an evolving exploration of diaspora consciousness through experimental structures. These works collectively examine cultural encounters through linguistic innovation, reimagining historical and mythological frameworks to address contemporary social dynamics.

Nagra currently leads the research project 'Creativity and the creative process in digital games and poetry,' investigating synergies between interactive media design and poetic composition methodologies.