ICYMI: Julia Donaldson has been awarded the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) College Medal, recognising her contribution to child health and wellbeing. Read more 👇 ebx.sh/Oc21C8

“We are calling for direct government intervention before the crisis spirals further.” Writes @DrJoGrady in @politicshome politicshome.com/opinion/art…

Joining us on stage for our first session of the day is @Literacy_Trust's CEO, Jonathan Douglas CBE (@JDLiteracyTrust) to delve into the National Year of Reading campaign 💡

“A disgrace for all humanity.” Today, King Philippe of #Belgium broke the silence. In his national address, he condemned the horror unfolding in #Gaza. He called for international law and human dignity to be upheld. Two days ago, the #HindRajabFoundation and @GLAN_LAW filed urgent legal complaints with the Belgian Federal Prosecutor. Two Israeli soldiers—credibly accused of participating in the assault on Gaza—were identified at the #Tomorrowland festival in Boom. They remain on Belgian soil. Despite clear legal obligations under universal jurisdiction and the Genocide Convention, the Belgian authorities have yet to act. The suspects are still free. The prosecution is still “considering.” Words, however powerful, mean nothing without action. If Belgium truly believes Gaza is a disgrace for humanity, it must show it—by arresting those suspected of grave crimes, not hosting them at music festivals. This is a test of Belgium’s commitment to justice. The time for hesitation is over. #JusticeForGaza #Belgium #UniversalJurisdiction #HindRajabFoundation #NoSafeHaven #EndImpunity

We’ve published our Annual Report ✨ Last year, talented creatives and fantastic arts organisations, museums and libraries benefitted communities everywhere. There were performances, events, exhibitions, festivals and more right across the country. buff.ly/97xaaM2

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Last talk, as packed as the first. @CJSkuse and Jo Nadin talk agent actually ringing and film deals and #Sweetpea at #uobwritersday

Questionable on-demand novels, AI that makes AI, and 'Golden Gate' Claude... #AI has impacts, but writers can do something about it. 💪 #uobwritersday with Jessica Moor and @jasongwartz @UoBWriting

#UoBWritersDay Novelist @jessicamoor and AI expert @jasongwartz talk AI, writing and the future at #uobwritersday

"The music, the muscle, the movement" @Vanessa_Kisuule talks about embodied language - language that does something to you physically - at #uobwritersday. @UoBWriting

Vanessa Kissule at #uobwritersday

#uobwritersday That’s a LOT of writers!!!

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Come (back) to uni at Bristol! £25 and concessions for a whole day of talks, interviews and workshops.

Come (back) to uni on Writers’ Day, 7 June at Bristol. Talks, interviews and workshops. Whole day for £25 and many concessions available! shop.bris.ac.uk/conferences-…

Featured today on Creative Writing at Leicester: the brilliant Joanna Nadin and her new novel "Birdy Arbuthnot's Year of 'Yes.'" Read an excerpt from the novel here: creativewritingatleicester.b… @EverybodyReview @crystalclearjt @publishinguclan @UoBWriting

This novel has been overwhelmed with riches this year - not least being the top selling debut of 2024 but now to add to this would be @CriFiLover debut winner in their annual awards! Congratulations @jennieg_author crimefictionlover.com/2024/1…

Combatting the existential dread as my doctoral defense approaches with caffeine and coziness. Hope I don't need this mug much longer . . . @UoBWriting @BristolReligion