Iona Murphy

Iona Murphy, University of Huddersfield

Dr Iona Murphy is a Lecturer in English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Huddersfield. Her research spans disability studies, queer theory, twentieth-century women writers and inclusive pedagogy, with a particular focus on Sylvia Plath. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Murphy worked as a research assistant for The Poems of Sylvia Plath and is currently leading a funded project exploring creative methods for re-engagement in education.

Upcoming Events

BLF 2026
Dr Amanda Golden, Dr Iona Murphy, University of Huddersfield
Don’t Let Your Figs Rot: Sylvia Plath’s Life in Writing
Sunday, 5 July 2026 | 19:00 – 20:00
Banqueting Suite, City Hall, BD1 1HY
Poetry
Event Reference: 26PO1