Poet taking up university role
YORKSHIRE-born poet Simon Armitage is set to take up a new post as Professor of Poetry in Sheffield University's English department, it was announced yesterday.
Mr Armitage, from Marsden, near Huddersfield will be teaching on the MA course in creative writing. He said: "There's something nice about this, it feels a little bit like coming home. There's a satisfaction in that. I did actually apply to Sheffield University for a teacher training course in 1987 and they turned me down, so it's come full circle."
Professor Mike Braddick, pro-vice-chancellor for the faculty of arts and humanities, said: "I am delighted to welcome Simon Armitage, one of our leading poets, to the school of English. Simon has a huge following and we are confident that he will make an outstanding contribution."