PhD Poetry Project /. Burns’ Inn / MacDiarmid Dedication – Poetry News Roundup April 5th

Published by Joanne Jeffries April 5th, 2026.

This week our poetry news round up takes a look at a PhD project that will help build the first National Poetry Library of Wales, the restoration work that will take place on an old inn linked to Robert Burns and an exhibition dedicated to the poet Hugh MacDiarmid. PhD Project to Build First National Poetry Library of Wales Announced...

McGough Archive Goes to Liverpool / Austen Anniversary / Poetry In The Park – Poetry News Roundup March 27th

Published by Joanne Jeffries March 27th, 2026.

This week in our poetry news roundup we look at an archive acquired by a university, the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen and the park being reinvented with poetry. Liverpool University Acquires Roger McGough Archive As part of their celebration for World Poetry Day, which fell on 21st March this year, the University of Liverpool has announced ...

Wordsworth Home Under Trust Control / Thomas Prize Shortlist / Moth Shortlist Published – Poetry News Roundup March 20th

Published by Joanne Jeffries March 20th, 2026.

This week, we at My Poetic Side take a look at the acquisition of Wordsworth’s Final home, and the shortlists for the Moth and Thomas Prizes. Wordsworth’s Final Home in the Lake District Acquired by Trust The Wordsworth Trust has acquired Rydal mount, the final home of William Wordworth, the world-renowned romantic poet. The historic property was ...

Welsh Poet’s Home Opens / Byrd’s Papers Acquired / and Zephaniah’s Medal – Poetry News Roundup March 13

Published by Joanne Jeffries March 13th, 2026.

This week, on My Poetic Side, we take a look at the Welsh poet’s home opening for the public, the acquisition of Byrd’s papers, and Zephaniah’s medal. Welsh Poet’s Former Mansion Home Opens Doors to the Public Ty Penbryn, a Grade II listed Georgian Mansion, located in mid-Wales near Carmarthen will be opening its doors on 21st March to the ...

Belarusian Poet Dies / Poet Launches High Court Battle – Poetry News Roundup March 6th

Published by Joanne Jeffries March 6th, 2026.

This week, we take a look at the Belarusian poet who has died at the age of 87, and also the poet who has launched a high court battle against the Arts Council. Uladzimir Karyzna has Died Aged 87 The poet Uladzimir Karyzna, who wrote the words to the Belarus national anthem, has died at the age of 87. Born ...

Portugal Celebrates Global Poet / Victorian Premier’s Literary Award – Poetry News Roundup February 27th

Published by Joanne Jeffries February 28th, 2026.

This week on our Poetry News round up, we take a look at the 500th anniversary celebration of the poet Luís de Camões and the winner of the Victorian Premiers’ Literary Award. Portugal Celebrates a Global Poet in Kazakhstan The 500th anniversary of the birth of the poet Luís de Camõeshas been marked with ...

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