Frank Ferguson

Frank Ferguson is a Senior Lecturer in English and Research Director for English Language and Literature at Ulster University's School of Arts & Humanities. He leads the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies, with a focus on Ulster-Scots literature, literary diaspora studies, and book history. His career spans over 15 years in literary research and teaching.

• Education: PhD (2002), MA (1998), BA (1996) from Queen's University Belfast

Research Interests:

• Ulster and Scottish writing
• Literary diaspora studies
• Scotch-Irish cultural and literary connections
• Irish and British book history
• Romantic period ballads in Britain and Ireland

Research Trends: His recent work bridges literature and cultural history, with outputs in Ulster-Scots poetry anthologies, book history, and interdisciplinary studies of Enlightenment legacies. Collaborative projects include digital humanities initiatives and community-led literary education programs.

Scientific Awards:

• Distinguished Research Fellowship (2014)

Advising & Collaboration: As research coordinator for English at Ulster, he actively invites partnerships and supervises PhD/Master's students. Projects like the Ulster Poetry Project highlight his community engagement.

Labs & Teams: He co-organizes academic events such as the Look North Belfast Festival and the Royal Irish Academy Rhyming Weavers Anniversary, fostering interdisciplinary teams in Irish/Scottish studies.