As part of Poetry for the People: Continuing the Transformative Work of Benjamin Zephaniah and Brunel Creates, a month-long celebration of creativity at Brunel University of London, on 13 May 2026 we bring you an afternoon of events in celebration and remembrance of late Professor of Creative Writing at Brunel, Benjamin Zephaniah. This includes community workshops led […]
13 April 2026 Part of the Poetry for the People: Continuing the Transformative Work of Benjamin Zephaniah project, in association with Brunel University of London and supported by Arts Council England, poetry workshop with Compass Collective – an arts charity supporting young refugees and asylum seekers through creative projects and arts-led professional development programme.
27 November 2025 Part of the Poetry for the People: Continuing the Transformative Work of Benjamin Zephaniah project, in association with Brunel University of London and supported by Arts Council England, poetry workshop on nature with Refugees in Effective and Active Partnership (REAP).
In memory of Benjamin Zephaniah POETRY WORKSHOPS IN ENGLISH, FARSI AND ARABIC Thursday 22 May, 2025 Yiewsley Methodist Hall, UB7 8EY In association with REAP and Brunel University of London
The first official Benjamin Zephaniah Day was held in April 2025 at Brunel University of London, to celebrate the life and work of the late poet, musician, and activist. Hosted by his wife, Qian Zephaniah, and Brunel University, where Benjamin held the position of Professor in Creative Writing for over a decade, the ‘festival of […]