University English is a non-profit professional body and community founded in 1993 to promote and protect the study of English in UK Higher Education.
It brings together university lecturers, heads of English, researchers, and independent scholars to promote dialogue, discuss matters of shared concern, and strategise for the successful future of English.
Our website is the hub of our community with information on our Book Prize, annual meetings and events, resources and media, and related networks. Members have access to all our online content and are invited to attend our conferences and general meetings to share knowledge and experiences. Join us today
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Members meet twice a year, at the Annual General Meeting in Spring and the Ordinary General Meeting in early December. These events are an opportunity to meet colleagues from other institutions, find out about recent developments, celebrate the subject, and discuss matters of shared concern.
Spring Conference and AGM
AGM 2024 will be held at Oxford Brookes University on 22nd-23rd March 2024, including a Keynote by a distinguished practitioner.
Subject Leaders Networking
The event brings together a diverse group of academic leaders (across regions, types of university) who have strategic responsibilities in…