# Event Details - **Event Name**: StrathWrites Gala Day: MFA Launch, Literary Readings, Zine Fair & Workshops - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a celebration of creative writing at the University of Strathclyde, featuring performances, free workshops and zine fair.About this EventInterested in creative writing? Join us for the StrathWrites Gala day, a free afternoon of readings, workshops, a zine fair and celebration of creative community on campus. As part of the University of Strathclyde's Welcome & Development week, we will be launching our new MFA Creative Writing programme alongside our inaugural StrathWrites anthology - featuring work by staff members across the University.Tickets cover the whole afternoon and you are welcome to drop in and out of different sessions.The Gala will include:Information about our new MFA Creative WritingReadings from Strathclyde students, staff and alumniZine fair showcasing student workReflections on the StrathWrites project and chance to grab a copy of our anthologyFree workshop taster sessions led by expert faculty and a PhD studentHeadline reading by acclaimed poet Michael MullenEvent schedule:1-2.15pm: StrathWrites Taster Sessions / Zine FairSessions from Maria Sledmere, Steven Veerapen, Ameek Gilhotra2.30-3.15pm: StrathWrites Anthology LaunchReadings from contributing writers3.30-4.15pm: MFA Launch / MLitt ReadingsJade Mitchell, Tayfun Zaidi, Andrew Pettigrew &projections from Harshil Gupta4.30-5.00pm: Headliner ReadingMichael MullenAbout StrathWritesStrathWrites is a platform for engaging the wider Strathclyde community in creative writing.Founded as a cross-faculty endeavour by Maria Sledmere (Humanities) and Jenny Carey (Education) in 2024 to celebrate the 60-year anniversary of Strathclyde’s Royal Charter, more recently it has taken on life as a Wellcome Trust-funded initiative led by Liam Bell and Churnjeet Mahn, as part of Strathclyde’s Cultures of Collaboration in a Socially Progressive Technological University (‘Collaborative Cultures’) Programme.StrathWrites have so far hosted writing workshops and author talks with the likes of Graeme Armstrong and Debi Gliori. In 2025, a series of workshops led by different members of the Creative Writing faculty gave space for staff to reflect on their experience of work through creative practice. At the Gala Day we will release our first anthology of writing by Strathclyde staff from all job categories.AccessibilityFull accessibility info can be found here.How to get hereBy busBuchanan Bus Station is located 0.7 miles away, with frequent services to Glasgow International Airport.By carThe Ramshorn does not have a dedicated car park. There are parking meters in the surrounding streets but these are time limited and expensive – we would recommend using the excellent public transport facilities available where possible.Discounted parking is available nearby - validate your ticket at Security Control in the Livingstone Tower (22 Richmond Street):24hour NCP George Street, G1 1RS (0.2 miles) - capped at £9.00 for 12 hours.Keep updated on all travel news at Traffic Scotland.By trainGlasgow is well connected by train from across the UK. The closest railway stations are Queen Street (0.4 miles) and Glasgow Central (0.9 miles). Plan your journey at Traveline Scotland. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/strathwrites-gala-day-mfa-launch-literary-readings-zine-fair-and-workshops/100001997452106019 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: The Ramshorn - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glasgow - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Ramshorn - **lat**: 55.859507 - **long**: -4.2436919 - **full address**: The Ramshorn, 98 Ingram Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: StrathWrites Gala Day: MFA Launch, Literary Readings, Zine Fair & Workshops - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a6f0b5cf6f1d8d26d6727148fc8bd63191172f4d92e75ed3d1fff40c741eb835-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786992155 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is StrathWrites Gala Day: MFA Launch, Literary Readings, Zine Fair & Workshops being held? - **A:** StrathWrites Gala Day: MFA Launch, Literary Readings, Zine Fair & Workshops takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Ramshorn, 98 Ingram Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing StrathWrites Gala Day: MFA Launch, Literary Readings, Zine Fair & Workshops? - **A:** StrathWrites Gala Day: MFA Launch, Literary Readings, Zine Fair & Workshops is organized by Creative Writing at University of Strathclyde. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** StrathWrites Gala Day: MFA Launch, Literary Readings, Zine Fair & Workshops is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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