Leontia Flynn

Leontia Flynn is a Professor in the School of Arts, English and Languages at Queen's University Belfast. She specializes in poetry, creative writing, and feminist literary theory. Her work explores form, inspiration, technology, and maternal themes. She holds a Master’s in writing and cultural politics and has been awarded prestigious honors including the Forward Prize and the Cholmondeley Prize. She teaches modules like Form in Poetry and supervises PhD students in creative writing. Her publications include five poetry collections and critical essays. She actively engages in literary festivals, radio broadcasts, and editorial roles, including editing The Yellow Nib.

• Affiliations: Queen’s University Belfast, Poetry Book Society, Royal Society of Literature

Research Interests: Contemporary and historical poetry, feminist theory, poetic form, technology’s cultural impact, and the intersection of motherhood and art. Her work bridges personal and societal themes through lyrical innovation.

Awards: Eric Gregory Award (2001), Forward Prize (2004), Rooney Prize (2008), Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (2022), Cholmondeley Prize (2024).

Teaching & Advising: Leads MA modules in poetry, supervises PhDs, and has mentored several completed doctoral candidates. Known for integrating creative and critical practices in education.

Labs/Teams: Active in Belfast’s literary community through festivals, radio collaborations, and editorial work with Poetry Review and The Irish Times.