Dr Sabrin Hasbun

Overview

I am a Palestinian-Italian transnational writer. I have always had to mediate between two cultures and every day for me is a journey across borders.

I studied Literature at the University of Pisa, the Sorbonne University and Bath Spa University where I also obtained my PhD in Creative Writing and History in collaboration with Exeter University. Since then, I have held teaching positions at Bath Spa University and Falmouth University.

I now teach across the undergraduate and postgraduate Creative Writing programmes as well as supervising PhD students here at Cardiff Met.

Through my practice and career, I have worked with diverse groups around the world, across cultures, languages and generations. I have created, organised, and facilitated events, workshops, and working groups to highlight and disseminate the importance of art and writing to negotiate complex identities.

I believe in the extremely generative power of collective creation and action and my research focuses on collaborative practices to explore histories of marginalised groups and decolonisation strategies.

My first book, the family memoir Wait for Her, won the Footnote x Counterpoints Writing Prize and will be published in 2025.

You can find out more about my writing, research and initiatives at www.sabrinhasbun.com