Centre for Life History and Life Writing Research

Our centre was established in 1999 and has grown to be a leading international centre for the inquiry of life narrative across media, genre, period and purpose. Our researchers have published extensively, pioneered teaching and led on a range of partnerships and projects.

(Research image credit: Steve Pavey. Events and news stories image credit: Tunde Alabi-Hundeyin)

Latest events

Centre for Life History and Life Writing Research OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday 6 May from 16:00 until 17:30

University of Sussex Campus

Open get together for all interested in life narrative-based research and methods or to discover our Centre network.

Nature Unseen

Thursday 8 May from 16:30 until 19:00

Brighton & Hove

Step into the world of sight impaired collaborators and their experiences of Wakehurst’s wild botanic garden in this immersive exhibition.

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Contact

If you have any questions, you can email:

Professor Margaretta Jolly (Centre Director): M.Jolly@sussex.ac.uk
Dr Alexandra Loske (Associate Director): A.Loske@sussex.ac.uk

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