Background
Shapcott, Jo was born on March 24, 1953 in London.
Shapcott, Jo was born on March 24, 1953 in London.
Graduate, Trinity College, Dublin.
Professor creative writing Royal Holloway College, University London. Royal Literature Fund fellow Oxford Brookes University, 2003—2005. Visiting professor poetry, department English literature & linguistic studies University Newcastle.
Visiting professor University Arts London. Tutor, lecturer Arvon Foundation. Consulting editor Arc Publications.
Fellow: Royal Society Literature. Member: Poetry Society (president).