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Edward Wells is a research student at the University of Brighton, affiliated with the School of Humanities and Social Science, the Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics, and the Centre for Arts and Wellbeing. He holds an interdisciplinary academic background in creative writing and philosophy, with advanced degrees from Prescott College and Colorado State University. He serves as a part-time faculty member and adjunct instructor in higher education.
Education:
- Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Creative Writing and Philosophy, Prescott College (Awarded: 13 Aug 2023)
- Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing (Awarded: 15 May 2020)
- Bachelor, English: Creative Writing: Fiction, Colorado State University (Awarded: 15 Dec 2013)
Edward's research centers on creative writing, particularly fiction and poetry, with a focus on experimental and interdisciplinary approaches. Key themes include unreadability, irrealism, narrative vulnerability, and city-texts. His work bridges literary practice with philosophical inquiry, often engaging with urban environments, poetic responses, and digital methods such as Markov chains.
His recent publications (2021–2024) reflect a strong engagement with avant-garde literary forms and hybrid creative-critical writing. Themes across these works include spatial narratives, algorithmic text generation, and the limits of reading and interpretation. He frequently publishes in journals like Impost and presents at interdisciplinary conferences.
Professional Activities:
- Part-time Faculty (since 2021)
- Adjunct Instructor (2020–2022)
- Presenter at "City as Text: London" (2025)
- Chair, Great Writing International Creative Writing Conference (2024)
- Organiser, Festival for the Summer Solstice (2024)
- Organiser, REWILD conference (2023)
Edward is actively involved in creative and academic communities, contributing to knowledge exchange, public festivals, and research events. While no formal advising or grant history is listed, his participation in peer-reviewed publications, conferences, and interdisciplinary projects demonstrates a growing scholarly and artistic presence.
