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Callum Irvine is a doctoral researcher in the School of English at the University of St Andrews, focusing on lateness in modern literature. His academic journey includes a Master of Studies in Modern and Contemporary Literature from the University of Oxford and a Master of Arts in English Literature from St Andrews. He teaches courses such as EN1004: Empires and Revolutions and EN4425: Celtic Modernisms, alongside previous teaching roles. His research explores intersections between modern Irish/Scottish literature, cultural memory, and late styles in poetry.
Education:
- Master of Studies in Modern and Contemporary Literature (University of Oxford, 2021-2022)
- Master of Arts in English Literature (University of St Andrews, 2017-2021)
Research interests span Scottish literary traditions, the concept of 'lateness' in poetry, and authorial reflexivity. Recent work includes presentations on pastoral themes and updates to classic literary theories. His doctoral thesis proposes a new taxonomy of lateness in literature, analyzing poets' engagement with mortality and endings.
Awards and recognitions include the Brereton Honours Prize, Honorary Life Membership, and commendations for his book collecting project. He has contributed to institutional governance through leadership roles in student committees, advising on pedagogy and university strategy. His creative non-fiction work explores book collecting as communal practice.
He advises 40 Laidlaw Scholars through his role at IELLI and has written extensively on grant writing and research impact. His future projects include studies on John Clare, poetic closure, and the 'Scottish voice' in literature.
