Jacqueline Yallop

Jacqueline Yallop is a Reader in the Department of English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University. She serves as Scheme Leader for Creative Writing and Director of the Centre for Creativity and Wellbeing, where she leads interdisciplinary initiatives connecting creative practice with wellbeing. Her academic and creative work bridges literature, history, art, and public engagement.

Research Interests:

• 19th-century literature and cultural history
• Victorian collecting and museum studies
• Creative non-fiction and narrative form
• Utopian communities and rural life
• The cultural and scientific significance of darkness
• Interdisciplinary approaches to writing and wellbeing

Recent Trends in Publications: Her recent works, including Into the Dark (2023) and Dream Latin (2023), reflect a deep engagement with subconscious processes, darkness as a metaphor and phenomenon, and the intersection of science and narrative. Earlier works explore Victorian collecting and utopian villages, revealing a consistent focus on material culture, memory, and place.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Shortlisted for the McKitterick Prize
• Nominated for the Man Booker Prize
• Shortlisted for Longman-History Today Book of the Year
• BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week

Supervision and Grants: Jacqueline supervises PhD students working on novels with historical and psychological themes. She leads externally funded projects such as the 'Writing and Making with the Fathom Trust for Carers in West Wales', demonstrating a strong commitment to applied creative research and community impact.

Labs and Teams: As Director of the Centre for Creativity and Wellbeing, she collaborates with NHS staff, carers, and interdisciplinary researchers across Wales to develop creative practices that enhance mental health and professional resilience.