David Kinloch

David Kinloch is a Professor of Poetry and Creative Writing in the School of Humanities at the University of Strathclyde, where he has been a faculty member since 1990. He leads the creative writing unit and teaches on the BA in Journalism and Creative Writing and the M.Res in Creative Writing. He is actively supervising PhD students, particularly in poetry and ekphrastic writing.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy, The Thought and Art of Joseph Joubert, 1784-1824, University of Oxford (1986)

His research centers on poetry, with a strong emphasis on ekphrasis—the poetic response to visual art. He has published widely in creative writing, French literature, translation studies, and Scottish literature. His scholarly and artistic work explores the intersections between narrative, mimesis, and visual representation.

The recent publications show a consistent focus on ekphrastic poetry and literary translation, blending theoretical insight with creative practice. Themes include biblical allusion, narrative structure, and intermedial dialogue between poetry and painting.

Scientific Awards:

• AHRC Research Fellowship (2013)
• Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial Fellowship (1994)

David Kinloch has been the Principal Investigator on several projects, including the Edwin Morgan International Poetry Competition and The Scottish Writers' Centre. He actively contributes to academic life through supervision, conference organization, peer review, and public engagement. He organized the international conference 'Writing into Art' in 2013 and continues to promote interdisciplinary dialogue between literature and the visual arts.

He is involved in outreach projects and has contributed to media and academic discourse on poetry and creative writing. His leadership in the creative writing unit underscores his role as a key figure in nurturing emerging writers.