Reading Seamus Heaney: Incertus
21 November 2024, 8PM GMT
While a student at Queen's in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Seamus Heaney wrote poems and stories under the pen-name 'Incertus' (Latin for 'Uncertain'). The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's holds an archive featuring the student magazines in which these early poems were published.
Featuring performed readings by Queen's University Belfast Drama graduate Seamus O'Hara, star of Academy Award-winning short film An Irish Goodbye, this one-off online event features tastes of the exciting and creative research and studies happening in the Centre and Queen's School of Arts, English and Languages.
This free event is perfect for those who would like a taste of graduate studies in English and other programmes offered at Queen’s University Belfast or who would like to become more connected to the centre and join a global network of Alumni and friends including Seamus Heaney Events in the US.
Join us for an exploration of how one of Ireland's greatest poets found his voice. This event will take place online, at 8.00pm GMT on Thursday 21 November, (3pm EST, 12PM PST).
THE SEAMUS HEANEY CENTRE
This centre is more than just a building; it is a tribute to one of Ireland’s greatest poets, and a beacon for artistic exploration, celebrating our cultural heritage, drawing as many people as possible into a world of creativity, and inspiring a new generation of poets, writers, and artists.
His words captured the essence of the human experience, bringing the landscapes and spirit of Ireland to readers across the globe. This landmark, state-of-the-art venue will provide an inspiring environment for our students, staff, writers, and the wider community to engage in the study and creation of writing.
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Founded in 1845, Queen’s is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the UK. We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group, of 24 research intensive universities, which has been compared to the US Ivy League as an indicator of academic quality and reputation.
We have been welcoming US students to Belfast for decades, with around 400 US students enrolling every year on a variety of undergraduate, graduate and short-term study abroad programmes. US students choose Queen’s for a variety of reasons – the chance to study a focused three year Bachelors degree, the lower cost of studying and living, or reconnecting with their heritage on the island of Ireland.
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