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Iain Robinson is a Lecturer in the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia (UEA). He is actively involved in teaching, research, and digital pedagogy, serving as Course Director for the MA Creative Writing (new course for 2025) and organizing key modules in creative and apocalyptic writing. He is a full-time faculty member and accepts PhD students.
- BA English Literature, Lancaster University
- MA Creative Writing, Lancaster University
- PhD Creative and Critical Writing, UEA
- PgCert in Higher Education, UEA
- Certified Practitioner in Digital Teaching and Learning, Blackboard Academy
His research centers on creative writing, 21st-century British fiction, dystopian and post-apocalyptic literature, cli-fi, and nature writing. He explores how creative practitioners can amplify environmental science and engage with ecological crises. His teaching spans creative writing, contemporary literature, literary theory, and digital humanities.
The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on environmental narratives, personal and ecological memory, and the intersection of creative practice with climate crisis discourse. His works blend fiction, non-fiction, and critical commentary, often published in literary journals and anthologies such as Best British Short Stories and The Lonely Crowd. The recurring motifs include nature, extinction, fatherhood, and digital innovation in pedagogy.
Iain Robinson has not received any listed scientific awards or fellowships.
He advises PhD students and has held significant academic service roles, including External Examiner at Royal Holloway and membership in the QAA Advisory Group for Creative Writing. He has also led digital pedagogy initiatives at UEA, supporting colleagues in adopting new technologies. His research is supported by institutional roles and external recognition in curriculum development and quality assurance.
He is a member of the Creative Writing Research Group and contributes to digital transformation in teaching and research through the Digital Steering Group. His current project, The Wood and the Road, reflects his engagement with environmental activism and creative non-fiction.
