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Samuel Poots, (PhD Researcher)

 https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1774-4653
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Biography

Samuel Poots is a PhD researcher in Creative Writing at Ulster University. His work examines themes of revolution and social change within the high fantasy genre, with a particular focus on the work of Sir Terry Pratchett. His own stories have been published in various magazines and anthologies, including Dark Matter Magazine, Daily Science Fiction, and Opulent Syntax: Irish Speculative Fiction, and he is a regular contributor to tabletop role playing games such as Warhammer Fantasy Role Play and Jim Henson's Labyrinth: The Adventure Game. If found, please give him a cup of tea and send him home via the nearest post office. 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Master, Evolution of the Deserter: The Impact of War and Social Change on the American Literary War Hero

Award Date: 15 Dec 2014

Bachelor

Award Date: 2 Jul 2012

Keywords

  • PR English literature
  • fantasy
  • speculative fiction
  • science fiction
  • high fantasy
  • revolution
  • worldbuilding
  • creative writing (prose)

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