Surrey Poetry Festival's history

Last year the University of Surrey was delighted to host the first Surrey Poetry Festival, the latest stage in the university’s on-going commitment to the study, writing and performance of poetry. The organisers acknowledged the inspiration and support of Morag Morris, who has co-ordinated all previous poetry-related events, and the funding provided by then the Department of English, without whom this festival and the University Poetry Fellowship would not be possible.

Last year the Festival line-up featured readings, talks and installations from some of the most exciting, thoughtful and questioning poets in the UK.