The Bristol Poetry Institute
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Official account of the Bristol Poetry Institute at the University of Bristol. Blog https://poetry.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/. Insta @ thebristolpoetryinstitute. Events on #UoBrisBPILive
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October 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
We are looking forward to Translated By, Bristol’s launch of Nineteen Ways of Looking at Awono, a unique anthology centring around 19 translations of Jean-Claude Awono’s poems “Le Poème de Yambacongo”. Hope to see you there!
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2025 programme
Translated By, Bristol is a new festival celebrating translators and translated literature, taking place in Bristol from May 12th – May 25th 2025, founded by author/translator Polly Barton in…
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May 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
We are looking forward to Translated By, Bristol’s launch of Nineteen Ways of Looking at Awono, a unique anthology centring around 19 translations of Jean-Claude Awono’s poems “Le Poème de Yambacongo”. Hope to see you there!
translatedbybristol.com/programme/#e...
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✨ COMING UP: Translated By, Bristol is a new festival celebrating translators and translated literature, taking place in Bristol from 12-25 May
To celebrate, here are two events to look out for involving @bristoluni.bsky.social colleagues
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To celebrate, here are two events to look out for involving @bristoluni.bsky.social colleagues
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May 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
✨ COMING UP: Translated By, Bristol is a new festival celebrating translators and translated literature, taking place in Bristol from 12-25 May
To celebrate, here are two events to look out for involving @bristoluni.bsky.social colleagues
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To celebrate, here are two events to look out for involving @bristoluni.bsky.social colleagues
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The @lyrafest.com returns to Bristol this weekend until Sunday 4 May! ✨
Expect readings, discussions, walking tours and so much more across six leading arts venues
To celebrate, here are a few events we're particularly looking forward to involving @bristoluni.bsky.social colleagues
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Expect readings, discussions, walking tours and so much more across six leading arts venues
To celebrate, here are a few events we're particularly looking forward to involving @bristoluni.bsky.social colleagues
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April 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The @lyrafest.com returns to Bristol this weekend until Sunday 4 May! ✨
Expect readings, discussions, walking tours and so much more across six leading arts venues
To celebrate, here are a few events we're particularly looking forward to involving @bristoluni.bsky.social colleagues
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Expect readings, discussions, walking tours and so much more across six leading arts venues
To celebrate, here are a few events we're particularly looking forward to involving @bristoluni.bsky.social colleagues
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TOMORROW!
ON SATURDAY 3 MAY: Join PhD candidate Katy Dadacz for a writing workshop investigating generative AI and our emotional responses to technology
⏰ 1-3pm
📍 @wshed.bsky.social
🎟️ bit.ly/4iBmgM7 (free!)
@bristolpoetry.bsky.social @hellobrigstow.bsky.social
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⏰ 1-3pm
📍 @wshed.bsky.social
🎟️ bit.ly/4iBmgM7 (free!)
@bristolpoetry.bsky.social @hellobrigstow.bsky.social
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May 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
TOMORROW!
TODAY Wednesday 9 April Multilingual Poetry & Translation at East Bristol Books. Bristol-based Chilean poet Andrés Anwandter, Brazilian poet Rosane Carneiro, US poet and Rebecca Kosick, and British poet Dan Eltringham, will be reading and discussing the craft of translating poetry at 6 pm. FREE!
Latin American Poetry in Translation – Bristol Poetry Institute
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April 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM
TODAY Wednesday 9 April Multilingual Poetry & Translation at East Bristol Books. Bristol-based Chilean poet Andrés Anwandter, Brazilian poet Rosane Carneiro, US poet and Rebecca Kosick, and British poet Dan Eltringham, will be reading and discussing the craft of translating poetry at 6 pm. FREE!
Adalber Salas introduces Isolario
April 1st 2025
5.30 - 7:00pm
Lecture Theatre 3, Arts Complex, Woodland Road
An introduction of Isolario/Islarium, a dual Spanish-English collection of poems by the Venezuelan poet.
To reserve your free tickets: maxminervas.co.uk/collections/...
April 1st 2025
5.30 - 7:00pm
Lecture Theatre 3, Arts Complex, Woodland Road
An introduction of Isolario/Islarium, a dual Spanish-English collection of poems by the Venezuelan poet.
To reserve your free tickets: maxminervas.co.uk/collections/...
March 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Adalber Salas introduces Isolario
April 1st 2025
5.30 - 7:00pm
Lecture Theatre 3, Arts Complex, Woodland Road
An introduction of Isolario/Islarium, a dual Spanish-English collection of poems by the Venezuelan poet.
To reserve your free tickets: maxminervas.co.uk/collections/...
April 1st 2025
5.30 - 7:00pm
Lecture Theatre 3, Arts Complex, Woodland Road
An introduction of Isolario/Islarium, a dual Spanish-English collection of poems by the Venezuelan poet.
To reserve your free tickets: maxminervas.co.uk/collections/...
The Department of French at Bristol University's annual Wheeler Distinguished Lecture 2025 will be given by the prize-winning translator, poet, and academic Dr Stephen Romer (Oxford), on Wednesday 5 March at 1pm.
His title is Traduire l'affect: the filler, the fulsome and the wilful
His title is Traduire l'affect: the filler, the fulsome and the wilful
February 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Department of French at Bristol University's annual Wheeler Distinguished Lecture 2025 will be given by the prize-winning translator, poet, and academic Dr Stephen Romer (Oxford), on Wednesday 5 March at 1pm.
His title is Traduire l'affect: the filler, the fulsome and the wilful
His title is Traduire l'affect: the filler, the fulsome and the wilful
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✨ NEXT FRIDAY ✨
Prof Philip Terry will talk about his discovery and translation of Jean-Luc Champerret’s ‘decoding’ of the Lascaux cave paintings as poetry, with Dr Michael Malay.
In collaboration with
@bristolpoetry.bsky.social and @uobrisceh.bsky.social.
⏰11AM, February 7th
📍Arts Complex, G33
Prof Philip Terry will talk about his discovery and translation of Jean-Luc Champerret’s ‘decoding’ of the Lascaux cave paintings as poetry, with Dr Michael Malay.
In collaboration with
@bristolpoetry.bsky.social and @uobrisceh.bsky.social.
⏰11AM, February 7th
📍Arts Complex, G33
January 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
✨ NEXT FRIDAY ✨
Prof Philip Terry will talk about his discovery and translation of Jean-Luc Champerret’s ‘decoding’ of the Lascaux cave paintings as poetry, with Dr Michael Malay.
In collaboration with
@bristolpoetry.bsky.social and @uobrisceh.bsky.social.
⏰11AM, February 7th
📍Arts Complex, G33
Prof Philip Terry will talk about his discovery and translation of Jean-Luc Champerret’s ‘decoding’ of the Lascaux cave paintings as poetry, with Dr Michael Malay.
In collaboration with
@bristolpoetry.bsky.social and @uobrisceh.bsky.social.
⏰11AM, February 7th
📍Arts Complex, G33
To clarify, it is not taking place today as in 29 January, but is *about* Dante today, now, in our moment! (Taking place February 6!)
We hope you can all join us for this wonderful event on Dante Today! Professor Philip Terry (University of Essex) will read some cantos from his recent translation and relocating of Dante’s Purgatorio, where the poet and his guide climb a mountain made out of Flexible Rock Substitute (FRS).
✨ EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT ✨
The IGRCT and @bristolpoetry.bsky.social present a panel discussion with Prof Philip Terry (University of Essex), who will also read from his translation/relocating of Dante’s Purgatorio.
🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/thein...
⏰3:30PM, February 6th.
📍Arts Complex, LT3.
The IGRCT and @bristolpoetry.bsky.social present a panel discussion with Prof Philip Terry (University of Essex), who will also read from his translation/relocating of Dante’s Purgatorio.
🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/thein...
⏰3:30PM, February 6th.
📍Arts Complex, LT3.
January 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
To clarify, it is not taking place today as in 29 January, but is *about* Dante today, now, in our moment! (Taking place February 6!)
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I've just reviewed this book for Tears in the Fence, and I have just sorted out my own version of Dante, early version of which abandoned here: robertsheppard.blogspot.com/2024/12/on-a...
January 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
I've just reviewed this book for Tears in the Fence, and I have just sorted out my own version of Dante, early version of which abandoned here: robertsheppard.blogspot.com/2024/12/on-a...
We hope you can all join us for this wonderful event on Dante Today! Professor Philip Terry (University of Essex) will read some cantos from his recent translation and relocating of Dante’s Purgatorio, where the poet and his guide climb a mountain made out of Flexible Rock Substitute (FRS).
✨ EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT ✨
The IGRCT and @bristolpoetry.bsky.social present a panel discussion with Prof Philip Terry (University of Essex), who will also read from his translation/relocating of Dante’s Purgatorio.
🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/thein...
⏰3:30PM, February 6th.
📍Arts Complex, LT3.
The IGRCT and @bristolpoetry.bsky.social present a panel discussion with Prof Philip Terry (University of Essex), who will also read from his translation/relocating of Dante’s Purgatorio.
🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/thein...
⏰3:30PM, February 6th.
📍Arts Complex, LT3.
January 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
We hope you can all join us for this wonderful event on Dante Today! Professor Philip Terry (University of Essex) will read some cantos from his recent translation and relocating of Dante’s Purgatorio, where the poet and his guide climb a mountain made out of Flexible Rock Substitute (FRS).
It's true we're here!
Just a reminder that the Bristol Poetry Institute is on here, on this, your, blue sky @bristolpoetry.bsky.social . We don't post that much, but we would love your follows so we can get the word out about poetry events we have planned for this term. They are always free and open to everyone!
January 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It's true we're here!
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📢 ON THURSDAY: Join Michael Ohajuru as he introduces us to the John Blanke project in the third #AutumnArtLecture
John Blanke was the first person of Black African descent in British history for whom we have both a record and an image
📍 Wills Memorial Building
⏰ 6.30-8pm
🔗 bit.ly/3XZSGr7 (free!)
John Blanke was the first person of Black African descent in British history for whom we have both a record and an image
📍 Wills Memorial Building
⏰ 6.30-8pm
🔗 bit.ly/3XZSGr7 (free!)
November 18, 2024 at 10:03 AM
📢 ON THURSDAY: Join Michael Ohajuru as he introduces us to the John Blanke project in the third #AutumnArtLecture
John Blanke was the first person of Black African descent in British history for whom we have both a record and an image
📍 Wills Memorial Building
⏰ 6.30-8pm
🔗 bit.ly/3XZSGr7 (free!)
John Blanke was the first person of Black African descent in British history for whom we have both a record and an image
📍 Wills Memorial Building
⏰ 6.30-8pm
🔗 bit.ly/3XZSGr7 (free!)
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Reply with 5 poets you know on BlueSky. Keep it going ♥️♥️
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November 14, 2024 at 2:10 PM
#PoetsOnBluesky #poetrycommunity
Reply with 5 poets you know on BlueSky. Keep it going ♥️♥️
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The Bristol Poetry Institute, in coordination with the
Centre for Black Humanities Bristol, is delighted to announce that the 2024 Annual Reading will be delivered by Sir Ben Okri. 1 November 6PM. Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ben-okri-b...
Centre for Black Humanities Bristol, is delighted to announce that the 2024 Annual Reading will be delivered by Sir Ben Okri. 1 November 6PM. Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ben-okri-b...
Ben Okri: Bristol Poetry Institute Annual Reading
Eventbrite - English Literature and Community Engagement presents Ben Okri: Bristol Poetry Institute Annual Reading - Friday, 1 November 2024 at Great Hall, Wills Memorial Building. Find event and tic...
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October 8, 2024 at 2:31 PM
The Bristol Poetry Institute, in coordination with the
Centre for Black Humanities Bristol, is delighted to announce that the 2024 Annual Reading will be delivered by Sir Ben Okri. 1 November 6PM. Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ben-okri-b...
Centre for Black Humanities Bristol, is delighted to announce that the 2024 Annual Reading will be delivered by Sir Ben Okri. 1 November 6PM. Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ben-okri-b...
We have a special event coming up on 🎃 31 October 🎃 w Cuban poet Víctor Rodríguez Núñez & translator Katherine Hedeen. All are welcome to join us at 3pm to talk about translation and then for a book launch that evening at East Bristol Books. Info here: poetry.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2024/10/07/t...
Talking Translation with Katherine Hedeen and Víctor Rodríguez Núñez – Bristol Poetry Institute
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October 17, 2024 at 8:57 AM
We have a special event coming up on 🎃 31 October 🎃 w Cuban poet Víctor Rodríguez Núñez & translator Katherine Hedeen. All are welcome to join us at 3pm to talk about translation and then for a book launch that evening at East Bristol Books. Info here: poetry.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2024/10/07/t...
The Bristol Poetry Institute, in coordination with the
Centre for Black Humanities Bristol, is delighted to announce that the 2024 Annual Reading will be delivered by Sir Ben Okri. 1 November 6PM. Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ben-okri-b...
Centre for Black Humanities Bristol, is delighted to announce that the 2024 Annual Reading will be delivered by Sir Ben Okri. 1 November 6PM. Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ben-okri-b...
Ben Okri: Bristol Poetry Institute Annual Reading
Eventbrite - English Literature and Community Engagement presents Ben Okri: Bristol Poetry Institute Annual Reading - Friday, 1 November 2024 at Great Hall, Wills Memorial Building. Find event and tic...
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 8, 2024 at 2:31 PM
The Bristol Poetry Institute, in coordination with the
Centre for Black Humanities Bristol, is delighted to announce that the 2024 Annual Reading will be delivered by Sir Ben Okri. 1 November 6PM. Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ben-okri-b...
Centre for Black Humanities Bristol, is delighted to announce that the 2024 Annual Reading will be delivered by Sir Ben Okri. 1 November 6PM. Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ben-okri-b...
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A beautiful day for it!
May 9, 2024 at 8:10 AM
A beautiful day for it!
It is 9:08 in Bristol a Thursday
three days after the Early May Bank Holiday, yes
it is 2024 and we are going to read Lunch Poems in Royal Fort Gardens today at 1
three days after the Early May Bank Holiday, yes
it is 2024 and we are going to read Lunch Poems in Royal Fort Gardens today at 1
May 9, 2024 at 8:08 AM
It is 9:08 in Bristol a Thursday
three days after the Early May Bank Holiday, yes
it is 2024 and we are going to read Lunch Poems in Royal Fort Gardens today at 1
three days after the Early May Bank Holiday, yes
it is 2024 and we are going to read Lunch Poems in Royal Fort Gardens today at 1
Take a break from revising next week and join the Bristol Poetry Institute to mark the 60th anniversary of Frank O’Hara’s Lunch Poems. Thursday 9 May | 1-2 PM | Royal Fort Gardens | All welcome!
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poetry.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2024/04/17/l...
Lunch Poems – Bristol Poetry Institute
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April 29, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Take a break from revising next week and join the Bristol Poetry Institute to mark the 60th anniversary of Frank O’Hara’s Lunch Poems. Thursday 9 May | 1-2 PM | Royal Fort Gardens | All welcome!
poetry.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2024/04/17/l...
poetry.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2024/04/17/l...
Today at 4:30, were teaming up with Bristol’s Brigstow Institute to host a panel discussion on AI and Poetry. Hope to see you there! www.lyrafest.com#e105210
Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival
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April 20, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Today at 4:30, were teaming up with Bristol’s Brigstow Institute to host a panel discussion on AI and Poetry. Hope to see you there! www.lyrafest.com#e105210
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Bristol! Thursday 6PM in the Wills Memorial Building Old Council Chamber I’ll be reading from and talking about Hélio Oiticica’s SECRET POETICS. No need to book just show up!
April 16, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Bristol! Thursday 6PM in the Wills Memorial Building Old Council Chamber I’ll be reading from and talking about Hélio Oiticica’s SECRET POETICS. No need to book just show up!
This Friday 16th Feb, we're looking forward to the Tottering State reading series hosting Spam Zine authors at Bookhaus in Bristol. Hope to see you there! www.bookhausbristol.com/product/tott...
Tottering State #3: Tottering SPAM Special: Fri 16th Feb 7 - 9 - Book Haus Bristol
Tottering State returns to bookhaus with their first 2024 reading, in collaboration with Glasgow-based post-internet poetry publisher SPAM Press. We will celebrate the launch of three new pamphlets (s...
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February 12, 2024 at 3:22 PM
This Friday 16th Feb, we're looking forward to the Tottering State reading series hosting Spam Zine authors at Bookhaus in Bristol. Hope to see you there! www.bookhausbristol.com/product/tott...
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So exhilarating to hear the best poets read their work. Many thanks to Don Paterson and @bristolpoetry.bsky.social
February 7, 2024 at 9:11 PM
So exhilarating to hear the best poets read their work. Many thanks to Don Paterson and @bristolpoetry.bsky.social