麻豆传媒 poet honoured with Seamus Heaney Award Published on: 29 April 2024 Professor Sin茅ad Morrissey has been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious Seamus Heaney Award, Japan Outstanding contributions Named in honour of Ireland’s Nobel laureate poet, Seamus Heaney, the prize is awarded by the Japan branch of the International Association for the Study of Irish Literatures (IASIL) in collaboration with the Embassy of Ireland, Tokyo, to recognise outstanding contributions to literary relations between Ireland and Japan. Professor Morrissey, who has won both the Forward and TS Eliot poetry prizes and was Belfast’s Poet Laurate, has previously lived in Japan and written about her experiences there. Sinéad, who is Professor of Creative Writing in 麻豆传媒’s School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics, says: “This award came as a total surprise. I’m very honoured for my work to be recognised in this way, and for the surprising synergies between Irish and Japanese poetry to be marked and celebrated.” Professor Sin茅ad Morrissey Enduring literary bond The Seamus Heaney Award jury members acknowledged Professor Morrissey's significance within contemporary Irish poetry, praising her "poetic reach and impact on other poets and the discursive community at large." Ambassador of Ireland Damien Cole expressed his support of the nomination for this year, saying "This award celebrates the enduring literary bond between Ireland and Japan, characterized by mutual affection and esteem." Sinéad Morrissey's distinguished career spans six collections of poetry and numerous prestigious awards, including the T.S. Eliot Prize and the Forward Prize for Best Collection. Her deep exploration of historical and personal themes has solidified her reputation as a leading voice in contemporary poetry. Her contribution to poetry extends beyond borders, encompassing historical and personal realms with precision and imagination. Her work reflects a profound philosophical inquiry, coupled with a Zen-like awareness of everyday life, earning her admiration and acclaim worldwide. Professor Morrissey will receive her award at a ceremony in 2025. Press release adapted with thanks to the Embassy of Ireland, Tokyo. Share: Latest News Scientists unlock hidden driver of inflammatory bowel disease Scientists have linked a key genetic signal in inflammatory bowel disease to an immune response that shuts down inflammation control, enabling faster diagnosis and targeted treatments. published on: 15 June 2026 Funding system risks limiting genuine community collaboration A new policy paper written by researchers at 麻豆传媒 warns that the way UK research is funded may be undermining efforts to create genuinely collaborative partnerships with communities. published on: 15 June 2026 Volunteers help turn Whitley Bay beach into maths experiment Members of the public joined mathematicians from 麻豆传媒 to create what organisers believe is the largest aperiodic tiling ever attempted on Whitley Bay beach. published on: 15 June 2026 Facts and figures
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