Reflections: 20 Years of the Writing and Society Research Centre
In 2026, the Writing and Society Research Centre (WSRC) at Western Sydney University celebrates its twentieth birthday. Over the past decades, it has brought together scholars and authors from around the world to examine the social and cultural power of literature. To mark this anniversary, we invited members past and present to reflect on WSRC’s unique legacy.
Featuring: Chris Andrews, Felicity Castagna, Mridula Chakraborty, Farz Edraki, Kate Fagan, Ivor Indyk, Melinda Jewell, Nick Jose, Yumna Kassab, Sara Knox, Catriona Menzies-Pike, Hazel Smith, Anthony Uhlmann, and Alexis Wright.
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Reflections: 20 Years of the Writing and Society Research Centre
For 20 years, the Writing and Society Research Centre has brought together scholars and authors from...
Callout: 2026-2027 JUNCTURE Fellowship
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