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Following the success of the 2008 Postgraduate Creative Writing Conference, the Playful Paradox: Creative Writing on Campus will explore further the timely issues that increasingly concern all who study or teach creative writing in an academic environment. The Playful Paradox will be held on Saturday 23rd May 2009 at the University of Bedfordshire, Park Square, Luton LU1 3JU. This mini-festival of imagination in practice presents a ‘once-in-a-year’ opportunity for delegates to pose, among their peers, questions rarely asked and to hear answers rarely given. And to showcase their work and meet fellow students, staff and lecturers from throughout the UK and Europe. And to hear –and network with – authors, scriptwriters, poets, and other practitioners, distinguished both within and beyond the pale of academia. This conference would be particularly interesting for anyone thinking of doing a Masters or PhD in creative writing, or for writers looking for a home in higher education. For all the details, go to http://cwparadox.wikidot.com/