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Jessica Widner is a Lecturer in English & Creative Writing at the University of Strathclyde, UK, where she teaches and supervises across literature and creative writing. She joined in 2024 after holding an Early Career Fellowship at the University of Edinburgh. She co-convenes the MLitt in Creative Writing and welcomes PhD applicants in her research areas.
Education:
- PhD in Literature, University of Edinburgh (2022)
- MSc in Creative Writing, University of Edinburgh (2017)
- BA in English Literature, University of Toronto (2013)
Her research centers on embodied resistance, carnal phenomenology, and sensory perception (especially touch) in modern and contemporary women’s writing, with a focus on South Korean feminist literature and authors like Han Kang. She also works at the intersection of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and critical theory.
Her recent publications explore Han Kang’s Nobel-recognized work and the Korean diaspora in Celine Song’s Past Lives, reflecting a strong engagement with transnational feminist narratives and sensory storytelling. These works highlight interdisciplinary trends combining literary analysis, film criticism, and socio-political commentary.
Scientific Awards:
- Shortlisted for the July 2022 John Byrne Award for experimental prose poetry
Jessica advises postgraduate students and is actively involved in research, public engagement, and academic service, including journal peer review and conference participation. She was the 2022 Writer-in-Residence for Open Book Reading and regularly contributes to public literary events.
She is currently writing her second novel, In Residence, and leads creative writing initiatives at Strathclyde.
