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Acclaimed authors join Creative Writing program

Novelist Brian Castro is the new Professor of Creative Writing at the 成人大片.
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Poet Jill Jones is a newly appointed Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the 成人大片.
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008

Renowned Australian novelist has been appointed Professor in at the 成人大片.

Professor Castro, who has more than 25 years' experience in writing, publishing, teaching and journalism, is the author of nine novels, including the award-winning (1983), (1991), (1992), (1997), (2003), and (2005). His latest novel, The Bath Fugues, is due out in October.

Currently a Professorial Fellow at the , Professor Castro has published more than 25 papers in refereed journals, and has strong academic and publishing links in Asia and Europe. His novels have been translated into French, German, Romanian, Chinese and Malay.

Professor Castro will replace as Chair of Creative Writing in July. Professor Jose is leaving the 成人大片 for a research professorial appointment with the , ahead of his term as in 2009.

"We are thrilled to have an author of Brian's calibre joining the 成人大片 as Professor of Creative Writing," says the Vice-Chancellor and President, . "His experience and expertise in publication, teaching and research supervision will greatly benefit our Creative Writing programs."

The Chair of Creative Writing at the 成人大片 is the only dedicated chair of creative writing in Australia, and is part funded by the South Australian Government through .

Professor Castro is one of two acclaimed Australian writers to join Creative Writing at the 成人大片 this year, with award-winning poet also being appointed to the role of Senior Lecturer.

Ms Jones is the author of five full-length books, two of which have won national literary prizes, seven shorter and limited edition works, editor of four others, and has extensive experience in publishing and journalism. Her works have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, US, Canada, India and Singapore.

Ms Jones is currently Program Manager for the Literature Board of the . She takes up her position at the 成人大片 in May.

"The dual appointments of Professor Castro and Jill Jones are a great boost for our Creative Writing programs, and will ensure that our students continue to be led and inspired by some of Australia's best creative talents," Professor McWha says. "These two new staff understand the art and craft - and the business - of writing from years of experience, and will be invaluable in helping to shape the futures of new and emerging writers and researchers."

Professor Castro says this is an exciting time to be joining the University.

"Under the previous leadership of Professor Tom Shapcott and Professor Nicholas Jose, Creative Writing at the 成人大片 has gained great momentum and has earned a national reputation for the quality of its students and the work they are producing. I look forward to taking up the Chair in July, and to working with the University's many talented new writers," he says.

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