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Matt McGuire is the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Sydney. A Literary Studies scholar and internationally renowned novelist, he holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh (2005) and previously worked at the University of Glasgow's Department of Scottish Literature. His research focuses on contemporary Scottish and Irish literature, particularly post-Troubles Northern Irish writing, examining themes of truth, memory, social justice, and gender politics. He has authored/co-edited influential works like Post-Conflict Literature: Human Rights, Peace, Justice (2016) and Iain Crichton Smith: New Collected Poems (2011), alongside his acclaimed D.S O’Neill crime fiction series.
- PhD, University of Edinburgh (2005)
- Formerly at University of Glasgow
- President of Australian University Heads of English (AUHE)
- Board member of DASSH
His research bridges academic scholarship with creative writing, exploring post-conflict narratives, human rights, and reconciliation. Recent work analyzes sexual violence in post-Troubles literature and the role of poetry in truth-seeking. His publications span book chapters, peer-reviewed journals, and creative fiction, reflecting a dual commitment to literary analysis and narrative innovation.
