exemplary writing by students for students

Read about the liveliest subjects in the arts today - discussed with verve and rigour by students in the Schools of Humanities and Performing and Digital Arts.

And discover the stories behind the writing. Our author interviews, essay commentaries, podcasts, lecturer advice and other resources shed light on the craft of good writing - what it looks like on the page, what inspired it and how it was put together.

  • First year writing 2022

    From the School of Performing and Digital Arts (PDA), with author interviews and marker feedback.

  • Second year writing 2023

    From the Schools of PDA and Humanities, with author interviews and marker feedback.

  • The First Ink Podcasts

    Join our First Ink Creatives as they share their own uni experiences and pass on their writing tips.

  • Feature article

    New for 2023, First Ink feature writer, Rusty Thorne, explores the question ‘What’s the point of the arts and humanities?’

  • Lecturers talk writing

    Our First Ink Creatives meet your lecturers to hear about their writing journeys.

  • Further resources

    Access a range of writing resources and help.