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Paul Perry is Professor of Creative Writing at University College Dublin, School of English, Drama and Film, where he directs the Creative Writing Programme and teaches across undergraduate, MA, MFA, and PhD levels. He is a practicing poet, novelist, screenwriter, and literary critic, with a significant body of published work in poetry and fiction.
- BA, Brown University
- MFA, University of Miami
- PhD, University of Ulster
- Prof Cert & Cert of CPD in University Teaching & Learning, University College Dublin
Paul Perry's research is practice-led, focusing on Creative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Contemporary Literature, American Poetry, Screenwriting, Genre, and Poetics. He is deeply invested in the pedagogy of Creative Writing, exploring student-centered methods, radical empathy exercises, and innovative workshop models. His teaching emphasizes process over product and fosters a community of practice.
His recent publications span poetry, novels, and critical writing, reflecting a sustained engagement with literary form and emotional depth. Themes include identity, memory, trauma, post-conflict Ireland, and the interplay between personal and political. His editorial work, such as Beyond the Workshop, contributes to scholarly discourse on creative writing education.
Paul Perry has received numerous accolades, including:
- Hennessy Prize for Irish Literature
- Listowel Prize for Poetry
- Patrick and Katherine Kavanagh Fellowship
- University Award for Teaching Excellence
- Shortlisted for the Farmgate National Poetry Book Award (2023)
He supervises PhD students, leads creative writing modules, and is actively involved in research grants and editorial projects like the Belfield Literary Review. He is a member of the Royal Irish Academy’s Study of Languages, Literature, Culture and Communication Committee and contributes to public literary culture through podcasts, readings, and community collaborations such as the Poetry Jukebox.
