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Barrie Llewelyn is a Senior Lecturer in English at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries and the Humanities Research and Innovation Group. Their work focuses on creative writing for wellbeing and language acquisition among forced migrants. Notable projects include the Speak to Me initiative, which uses creative workshops to aid refugee integration, and Cafe Chit Chat, an online forum connecting displaced women with native English speakers. Llewelyn holds a BA (1st Class), PGCE, MPhil in Writing, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) with Level 7 ILM Coaching and Mentoring qualifications.
Research interests include the intersection of creative writing and education, particularly for marginalized groups. Projects like Walk and Talk combine physical activity with language learning through outdoor excursions. Llewelyn’s academic contributions span chapters on asylum seeker education, storytelling for wellbeing, and exhibitions blending art and refugee narratives. Awards include HEA Fellowship and ILM certification in mentoring.
Teaching expertise covers journalism, media writing, and narrative theory, emphasizing the blurred lines between fiction and non-fiction. Supervised work includes seven student theses, though specific student names are not listed. Ongoing activities include organizing events like the Speak to Me Exhibition and collaborating on initiatives promoting sanctuary approaches to education.
