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Francis Gilbert
Dr Francis Gilbert is a lecturer in education at Goldsmiths, University of London, where he is head of the MA in creative writing and education and course leader for PGCE English. He has taught creative writing for many years and has published novels, memoirs, social polemics and educational guides. He worked for a quarter of a century in various English state schools teaching English, drama and media studies to 11–18-year olds before taking up his post at Goldsmiths. He is currently researching using both writing and drawing in his teaching and life. He has appeared many times on radio and TV talking about schools and universities, including Newsnight, the Today Programme, Woman’s Hour and Channel 4 News. His most recent publications include the audiobooks of his novel Who Do You Love (Blue Door Press, 2020) and educational commentary Analysis and Study Guide: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (FGI Publishing, 2014). For more details about Francis Gilbert, visit
Contact: Department of Educational Studies, Goldsmiths, Lewisham SE14 6NW, United Kingdom.