The Research Institute provides a dynamic and supportive environment for postgraduate study and research. Postgraduates are encouraged to participate in all research activities of the Institute, from attending and giving papers at research seminars to taking part in academic events beyond the University. Seventeen academic staff work on British, North American and Postcolonial literatures from the sixteenth century to the present day, including two specialists in creative writing. Research in English and American literatures has a long and distinguished history at Keele. Please see below for current areas of research and supervision. Research students are supported through the provision of: shared office space, IT equipment and research funding to support some travel and other expenses.