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Gregory Leadbetter serves as Professor of Poetry and Course Director for the MA Creative Writing at Birmingham City University (BCU), where he has worked since 2010. He also directs the Institute of Creative and Critical Writing, fostering connections with regional literary organizations like Writing West Midlands. His academic home is the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media, with teaching spanning undergraduate literature/creative writing modules and postgraduate supervision.
Leadbetter's research centers on Romantic poetry—particularly Coleridge—and the broader history and practice of poetry. As both poet and critic, he emphasizes the continuum between creative and critical work, exploring transnatural landscapes, poetic mystery, and intersections of poetry with nature. His expertise extends to audio drama, evidenced by BBC Radio 4 productions and BCU's pioneering audio drama writing module.
His recent publications reveal sustained engagement with Romanticism and contemporary poetics. Key works include the poetry collections Balanuve (2021), Maskwork (2020), and The Fetch (2016), alongside the monograph Coleridge and the Daemonic Imagination (2011). Scholarly articles examine Coleridge's transnatural poetics, supernatural traditions, and poetic epistemology, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across literary history, ecocriticism, and myth studies.
No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the source materials. Leadbetter has guided students toward doctoral research and publishing success through BCU's MA Creative Writing program, notable for its small-group teaching and industry connections. As Institute Director, he cultivates a supportive environment via guest speakers, masterclasses, and public events, leveraging Birmingham's vibrant cultural landscape to enrich student experiences.
