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Mark Yates is a Lecturer in 18th/19th Century English Literature at the University of Salford's School of Arts, Media and Creative Technologies. He serves as Admissions Lead for English and Programme Leader for BA (Hons) English Literature, teaching modules across all academic levels from L3 to L7 including Romantic Period studies, Gothic literature, and dissertation supervision.
His research centers on Eighteenth-Century Literature and Print Culture, The Gothic and Horror across literature/film/TV, Psychoanalysis, Ecocriticism, Intertextuality, and Paratexts. Recent publications analyze David Lynch's Twin Peaks through ecocritical and transmedia lenses, alongside foundational work on William Blake's material textuality.
- Specialized training in printmaking
- Presentations at conferences across Europe and America
- Active member of the English Research Centre
His scholarly output shows strong thematic continuity in Gothic studies and material text analysis, with increasing focus on environmental themes in contemporary media as evidenced by his 2024 Twin Peaks ecocriticism article.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021)
Yates completed his Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in 2020 and maintains active teaching responsibilities while continuing research in literary materiality and horror media. His professional service includes trustee work for the Book-Cycle Charitable Trust (2014-2019), demonstrating commitment to community literacy initiatives.
