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Rory Gleeson is an Assistant Professor in English at Northeastern University London, specializing in creative writing, screenwriting, and adaptation studies. He holds a BA in Psychology from Trinity College Dublin, and MA degrees from The University of Manchester, University of East Anglia, and an Mst from Oxford University in Creative Writing with a focus on scriptwriting. His work bridges print and screen, with a focus on adapting literature and exploring healthcare narratives during the pandemic.
Education:
- BA in Psychology, Trinity College, Dublin
- MA in Creative Writing Fiction, University of Manchester
- MA in Creative Writing Prose Fiction, University of East Anglia
- Mst in Creative Writing (Scriptwriting focus), Oxford University
Rory's research explores contemporary writing practices across print and screen, emphasizing adaptation of 20th and 21st century literature to film and TV. He also investigates the impact of the pandemic on healthcare workers, focusing on moral injury and abandonment. His work bridges creative non-fiction, TV writing, and screen adaptation.
His recent publications span radio dramas, literary magazines, and screenwriting, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. Notable works include the novel Rockadoon Shore and the short story The Body Audit, shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award. His research into pandemic healthcare narratives adds a critical lens to his creative work.
Awards and Honors:
- Literature Bursary from Arts Council Ireland (2020)
- Shortlisted for BBC National Short Story Award (2021) for The Body Audit
- Burgess Writing Fellow for Fiction at The University of Manchester (2019)
Rory teaches creative writing for publication, screenwriting, and academic writing, designing postgraduate courses in creative writing. He previously mentored dissertations at City University London and edited for Torino Film Lab. His grants include funding from Screen Ireland for the short film Psychic.
