Who

Victoria Zoe Callus is a Midlands4Cities-funded PhD student researching how paper affects in contemporary experimental literature. She holds a BA in Creative Writing and an MA in English Literary Research. Both her MA and PhD work at the intersection of the creative and critical: her writing is often experimental and plays with elements of autofiction. Victoria is interested in present developments in culture and continental philosophy, particularly Metamodernism and Queer Phenomenology.

In addition to her studies, Victoria has over six years of experience in proofreading and translations, specialising in English, Italian and Maltese. She often performs her poetry at open mic nights and has worked with various local art galleries.