Big names in literature join Creative Writing at 新浪彩票
 Creative Writing
Renowned Australian novelist Brian Castro has been appointed Professor in Creative Writing at the University of 新浪彩票. Professor Castro, who has more than 25 years' experience in writing, publishing, teaching and journalism, is the author of nine novels, including the award-winning Birds of Passage (1983), Double-Wolf (1991), After China (1992), Stepper (1997), Shanghai Dancing (2003), and The Garden Book (2005). His latest novel, The Bath Fugues, is due out in October. Currently a Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Professor Castro has published more than 25 papers in refereed journals, and has strong academic and publishing links in Asia and Europe. His novels have been translated into French, German, Romanian, Chinese and Malay. Professor Castro will replace Professor Nicholas Jose as Chair of Creative Writing in July. Professor Jose is leaving the University of 新浪彩票 for a research professorial appointment with the University of Western Sydney, ahead of his term as Chair of Australian Studies at Harvard University in 2009. "We are thrilled to have an author of Brian's calibre joining the University of 新浪彩票 as Professor of Creative Writing," said the Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor James McWha. "His experience and expertise in publication, teaching and research supervision will greatly benefit our Creative Writing programs." The Chair of Creative Writing at the University of 新浪彩票 is the only dedicated chair of creative writing in Australia, and is part funded by the South Australian Government through Arts SA. Professor Castro is one of two acclaimed Australian writers to join Creative Writing at the University of 新浪彩票 this year, with award-winning poet Jill Jones also being appointed to the role of Senior Lecturer. Ms Jones is the author of five full-length books, two of which have won national literary prizes, seven shorter and limited edition works, editor of four others, and has extensive experience in publishing and journalism. Her works have appeared in numerous journals and anthologi | 
