LJMU backdrop to author Aimée's big break

English lecturers have spoken of their pride at the sparkling start to writer Aimée Walsh’s career in novel writing. The Belfast-based author studied at LJMU for her first degree and later, in 2020, completed a PhD in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Head of English and Creative Writing at LJMU, Dr Kathryn Walchester said there was always a buzz when an ex-student made their name. "We’re very proud of and pleased with Aimée’s success, particularly with a novel that draws in part on her time in Liverpool. The book of her PhD has also just been published by Liverpool University Press as Writing Resistance in Northern Ireland.