Jocelyn Page

Jocelyn Page is a Lecturer in English and Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London, specializing in poetry, short story analysis, and academic writing pedagogy. Her research focuses on close reading techniques, poetic scansion, and creative collaboration strategies. She holds a PhD (2016) and MA (2009) in Creative Writing from Goldsmiths, alongside a BA in Japanese and Linguistics from the University of Michigan (1989).

Education:

• PhD in Creative Writing, Goldsmiths College, University of London (2016)
• Masters in Creative and Life Writing, Goldsmiths College, University of London (2009, Distinction)
• BA in Japanese and Linguistics, University of Michigan (1989, Phi Beta Kappa)

Research Interests:

Page explores interdisciplinary approaches to creative writing, including poetry’s intersection with visual art (e.g., textile installations with Bernadette Enright) and climbing narratives. Her work emphasizes slow reading in crisis contexts and collaborative writing methodologies. She has published widely in journals like Artemis Poetry and Writing in Education, with poetry collections from The Argent Press and tall-lighthouse.

Grants & Collaborations:

• 2014 TALIC Grant for Collaborative Learning
• Writer-in-Residence at The Reach Climbing Centre (2016)
• Co-developed 'Reclaim' textile-poetry installation (2021)

Teaching & Outreach:

• Convenes Goldsmiths' 'Genre' module and academic writing programs
• Delivers Creative Writing courses for University of Social Sciences and Humanities (SWPS), Warsaw
• Volunteers with 999 Homelessness Charity’s creative writing programs

Labs/Projects: Active in climbing-themed creative projects, including residency work documenting climber experiences and collaborative poetry initiatives with diverse communities.