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Rodge Glass is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Strathclyde within the School of Humanities. Specializing in fiction, creative non-fiction, and experimental writing, his academic work emphasizes rigorous engagement with contemporary writers alongside historical research. He holds a PhD funded by the AHRC for his biography of Alasdair Gray, which won the Somerset Maugham Award for Non-Fiction. His dual identity as a novelist and scholar is central to his teaching philosophy, blending creative process with critical analysis.
- Education: BSc in History/European Politics (Strathclyde), MPhil (Strathclyde/Glasgow), AHRC-funded PhD
- Key Roles: Convener of MLitt Creative Writing, Director of the International Alasdair Gray Research Network
Research focuses on Alasdair Gray’s literary and artistic legacy, Scottish cultural history, and the intersection of memoir with medical narratives. Awards include the Anne Brown Prize for his essay ‘On the Covenant’ (2023). Collaborates widely with institutions like the Alasdair Gray Archive and BBC Radio. Current projects include organizing the 2nd International Alasdair Gray Conference and promoting Gray’s work globally.
Publications span novels, biographies, essays, and audio stories for children. Media appearances include BBC Radio 4’s Take Four Books and Sunday Morning panel discussions on topics ranging from faith to geopolitical conflict.
