Thresholds

Poets in residence at the University of Cambridge museums and collections

[The Laurel Prize @laurelprize]

We’re Open for Submissions! 📢

The Laurel Prize 2025 is now open until 1 May 2025 for collections published 1 June 2024 – 1 May 2025.

Judges: @KathleenJamie (Chair), @DaljitNagra4 & @CarolineLucas.

Find out more & submit here: https://t.co/6um70av5Mc

[T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize]

We're delighted to announce that the winner of this year's T. S. Eliot Prize is Peter Gizzi with Fierce Elegy, published by Penguin Poetry @PenguinUKBooks

[Thresholds @ThresholdsPoets]

A very special time ❤️

[Imtiaz Dharker @Idharker]

I wrote this in the lovely days as Poet in Residence at Cambridge University Library @ThresholdsPoets I still miss that room!

[Jessica Gardner @CamUniLibrarian]

@pykelets Have a look at this one @pykelets - it’s beautifully done. @Idharker has a wonderful series of poems about manuscripts. I have a copy in my office @theUL if you want to read… https://t.co/Y3CSSTnWTQ

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Carving by Thresholds poet Imtiaz Dharker @PoemsOnTheTube

[Poems on the Underground @PoemsOnTheTube]

Poems on the Underground Poem of the Week May 11th Carving by Imtiaz Dharker https://t.co/E5c3ktkoNc

[Thresholds @ThresholdsPoets]

Michael Donaghy came to Cambridge many times in the ‘90s. He worked with the exclusion unit at Coleridge Community College teaching poetry through drum rhythms and did many memorable readings at the Boathouse. This is a wonderful initiative

https://t.co/z3XpcUDySM

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Thresholds poet Jackie Kay new collection May Day on tour

[Camilla Elworthy @CamillaElworthy]

'Jackie Kay is the people's poet because she puts language where it starts- in our mouths, & holds it where it belongs- in our hearts': Jeanette Winterson on @JackieKayPoet's magnificent, moving & rousing new collection #MayDay. Tour starts TODAY; hope to see you along the way!🌹

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Thresholds poet Imtiaz Dharker’s new collection “Shadow Reader”coming in May

[Imtiaz Dharker @Idharker]

'Sometimes the truth is not a beacon/ but a small flame// or only the light of a phone/ falling on the face of a witness'.
*Shadow Reader* is out in May https://t.co/AFJbs6KnHp

[Thresholds @ThresholdsPoets]

James Berry Poetry Prize | Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts | Newcastle University open for submissions https://t.co/rZBFJeMjIA

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@murrayedwardscollege Cambridge are looking for an Assistant Curator for the Women’s Art Collection https://t.co/RiGtZA2YLf…

[Oxford Poetry @oxfordpoetry]

We are currently accepting submissions to issue 98 of the magazine: https://t.co/2zyHXSUzuP

[Thresholds @ThresholdsPoets]

Congratulations to poet Mimi Khalvati who has been awarded the Kings Gold Medal for Poetry

[Poetry School (no longer active) @poetryschool]

👑 Exciting News! 👑 Huge congratulations to our co-founder Mimi Khalvati for being awarded the Gold Medal for Poetry 2023. 🏅 Mimi's talent, drawing from Iranian, English, & American traditions, enriches British poetry 📖✨ Poet Laureate praises her pioneering voice🌟 🎉 👏

[T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize]

The winner of the T. S. Eliot Prize 2023 is Jason Allen-Paisant, for Self-Portrait as Othello!

[CUH Arts @CUHArtsNHS]

Deadline: Monday 29th January, midnight.

Do get in touch if you're interested and would like a chat! Email: [email protected]

[CUH Arts @CUHArtsNHS]

📢 CUH Arts is hiring! 📢

Arts Producer https://t.co/50RwXVJfRa

We're looking for a passionate and super-organised arts professional to join our team. You'll work on lots of creative health projects that make a real difference at @CUH_NHS

#hospitalarts #creativehealth

[Thresholds @ThresholdsPoets]

Real Families: In Conversation, Olivia Laing and Chantal Joffe | University of Cambridge Museums ⁦@FitzMuseum_UK⁩ Tuesday 19 December- we’ve just released a few more tickets https://t.co/FrPPr36KV1

[Ledbury Poetry @LedburyPoetry]

We're Hiring! Ledbury Poetry is seeking an exceptional individual to take the helm of the organisation for 18 months. For all information please see here: https://t.co/VKBbNWyCa4…
@ace_midlands
@writingwestmids
@arvonfoundation
@PoetrySociety

[The Booker Prizes @TheBookerPrizes]

We're delighted to announce that the winner of the #BookerPrize2023 is Prophet Song by Paul Lynch.

Huge congratulations to @paullynchwriter. 🎉

Discover the book: https://t.co/o890YuwYOV

[T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize]

"Shot through though they are with images of grief, migration, and conflict, they are nonetheless imbued with energy and joy."
We are thrilled to reveal this year's T.S. Eliot Prize shortlist!
Find out more and see the full list on our website now: https://t.co/L2smbDc0yJ

[National Poetry Day @PoetryDayUK]

Happy #NationalPoetryDay! We've curated a list of poems on 'refuge', including a beautiful poem by our new Ambassador Lemn Sissay @lemnsissay from #LetTheLightPourIn, published by @canongatebooks

Enjoy this exclusive video of Lemn reading his poem to celebrate today 💡☀️