English Language and Literature

A vibrant group of internationally recognised researchers, we are committed to exploring the meaning and significance of literatures in English from the Renaissance to the present day.

Research Centres & Groups

The activities within English Language and Literature are organised within distinct research institutes and centres.

Centre for the History of Medicine in Ireland

Established in 2006, CHOMI seeks to promote the study of social and cultural history of medicine in Ireland.

Ulster Scots

The centre for Ulster-Scots research in Irish and Scottish studies focusing on promoting the experience of the Ulster Scots as a mainstream academic concern.

The Ulster Literary Biography Research Centre

The first research centre in the world to concentrate exclusively on biography as a means of understanding and appreciating the work of literary authors.