Jeanette Winterson

Jeanette Winterson CBE is a Visiting Professor of Creative Media at the University of Oxford. She conducts public lectures and creative writing workshops, focusing on nurturing creativity, authenticity, and resilience in writers. Her teachings emphasize breaking linear conventions and embracing creative chaos, while fostering confidence in self-expression.

Her notable work includes the semi-autobiographical novel Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, which explores themes of identity and rebellion through innovative narrative techniques.

Winterson has been honored with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her contributions to literature. Though no specific grants or labs are mentioned, her workshops highlight her commitment to educational mentorship, as seen in her impactful interactions with students like Liberty Brignall.