Caroline Magennis

Caroline Magennis is Professor Of Contemporary Irish Literature at the University of Salford, where she serves as Impact Lead for the School of Arts and Media. She is an accomplished academic and writer with significant contributions to contemporary Irish literary studies and women's perspectives in literature.

Her research focuses on:

• Modern and contemporary literature
• Contemporary fiction
• Irish literature
• Northern Irish culture
• Critical theory
• Women's writing
• Life-writing and memoir

Magennis has established herself as a leading voice in contemporary Irish literary studies, with particular expertise in women's writing from Northern Ireland. Her work bridges academic scholarship and public engagement, as evidenced by her recent publication "Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women," which has received significant attention in both academic and popular circles. Her research demonstrates a consistent focus on contemporary literature with particular attention to gender perspectives and post-conflict narratives.

Her notable publication "Northern Irish Writing After The Troubles" (2021) won the BACLS Prize, highlighting her significant contribution to the field of Irish literary studies. The book examines the evolution of literature from Northern Ireland in the post-conflict era, with particular attention to how contemporary writers navigate identity, memory, and cultural expression.

Awards and recognitions:

• BACLS Prize (joint winner) for "Northern Irish Writing After The Troubles" (2021)

Magennis actively supervises PhD students in areas including Contemporary British and Irish Fiction, Women's Writing, and Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Irish Culture. She is affiliated with the English Research Centre at the University of Salford, contributing to their research initiatives and scholarly community. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality and women's empowerment.