Criticism & Ideas on Writing

Reading, writing, and thinking about writing is a vital part of our postgraduate courses. Students are encouraged to read widely and think deeply, on a broad range of texts during their studies, whether they are focusing on a purely creative, or critical pathway. Read more about postgraduate courses here.

Meet the Editor

Darcey Youngman

Darcey is currently the editor and coordinator of critical reviews at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's. She is an alumni and graduated with a MA in Creative Writing in 2023. Previous editors include: Dara McWade, Rose Winter and Manuela Moser.

The Friday Critique looks at new publications, The Saturday Matinee goes to the cinema in partnership with our friends at the Queen's Film Theatre, and The Sunday Spotlight looks to the stage. We're interested in creating space for critical dialogue around new writing in all forms through online reviews and in regular critical writing workshops.

Send submissions or enquiries to Darcey at shc@qub.ac.uk

The Friday Critique

Our students are dedicated to generating healthy, dynamic critical debate. They're bringing short-form reviews of new writing into the world on a weekly basis.

The Saturday Matinee

Our students care about good writing on the page and on the screen. Regulars at the Queen's Film theatre, they're sharing short-form film reviews each weekend.

The Sunday Spotlight

Our students are passionate about all things theatrical. Every week they will share their experiences of the stage and theatre scene here in Belfast.

The Seamus Heaney Centre

Criticism & Ideas on Writing

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The Saturday Matinee

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Criticism & Ideas on Writing

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