News and events Latest news View all 02 Sep 2024 Prof Benjamin Zephaniah's wife gives heart-warming tribute as new plaque is unveiled at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â to honour her husband 20 Jun 2024 Society of Author Awards for Prof Benjamin Zephaniah and Dr Hannah Lowe 30 Jan 2024 Nero Book Awards announce category winners 18 Dec 2023 Dr Hannah Lowe joint winner of £20,000 Eccles–Hay Writer's Award 15 Dec 2023 In memoriam: Professor Benjamin Zephaniah, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â Professor of Creative Writing 15 Dec 2023 Tribute to Professor Benjamin Zephaniah by Dr Max Kinnings 08 Dec 2023 Professor Benjamin Zephaniah, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â Professor of Creative Writing, dies aged 65 14 Sep 2023 Nero Book Awards 2023: Judges and dates announced