Dr Louise Creechan
@louisecreechan.bsky.social
Wellcome Early Career Fellow, Durham University. BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker. Ginger. Dyslexic. ADHD. She/her 🏳️🌈 Neurodiversity. Victorians. Musicals. Interrupting people.
Why is an early-modernist downloading my thesis??
Genuinely delighted to download a PhD thesis from a university repository where the author has neglected to remove the words "BITCH THIS IS YOUR THESIS" from the filename.
October 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Why is an early-modernist downloading my thesis??
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📅 Join us on Monday 24 November for an online interdisciplinary symposium on Tourette Syndrome, imagining a future of Tourettic Studies that is looking beyond the syndrome, featuring Bridging Fellow @danielpjones.bsky.social.
Find out more & register here 👇
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Find out more & register here 👇
medhumsplatform.org/event/toward...
October 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
📅 Join us on Monday 24 November for an online interdisciplinary symposium on Tourette Syndrome, imagining a future of Tourettic Studies that is looking beyond the syndrome, featuring Bridging Fellow @danielpjones.bsky.social.
Find out more & register here 👇
medhumsplatform.org/event/toward...
Find out more & register here 👇
medhumsplatform.org/event/toward...
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Tickets for this year's Research Cabaret #BetweentheLines are selling fast! 🎶 💃
Feat. performances from @louisecreechan.bsky.social, Ruben Verwaal, @danielpjones.bsky.social, Emily Davis & @georgiapunton.bsky.social
Get your tickets while you still can!
@beinghumanfest.bsky.social
Feat. performances from @louisecreechan.bsky.social, Ruben Verwaal, @danielpjones.bsky.social, Emily Davis & @georgiapunton.bsky.social
Get your tickets while you still can!
@beinghumanfest.bsky.social
Between the Lines: A Research Cabaret
Join us on Thursday 6 November at 7pm for an evening of live music, poetry, dance, and chaos to explore what it means to live between the lines – with researchers from the Durham Institute for Medical...
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October 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Tickets for this year's Research Cabaret #BetweentheLines are selling fast! 🎶 💃
Feat. performances from @louisecreechan.bsky.social, Ruben Verwaal, @danielpjones.bsky.social, Emily Davis & @georgiapunton.bsky.social
Get your tickets while you still can!
@beinghumanfest.bsky.social
Feat. performances from @louisecreechan.bsky.social, Ruben Verwaal, @danielpjones.bsky.social, Emily Davis & @georgiapunton.bsky.social
Get your tickets while you still can!
@beinghumanfest.bsky.social
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New publication! Our v. own @beccajackson.bsky.social discusses the racial history of the Apgar Score – a score assigned to infants one minute after birth. Find out more: medhumsplatform.org/the-apgar-sc...
October 20, 2025 at 8:52 AM
New publication! Our v. own @beccajackson.bsky.social discusses the racial history of the Apgar Score – a score assigned to infants one minute after birth. Find out more: medhumsplatform.org/the-apgar-sc...
6th November and my Kate Bush impersonation is ready!!
Wondering what a Research Cabaret is? 🤔 Organiser and researcher @louisecreechan.bsky.social explains what you might expect at our @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event next month 🎭
Tickets: tinyurl.com/research-cab...
Tickets: tinyurl.com/research-cab...
October 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
6th November and my Kate Bush impersonation is ready!!
We’re baaaaaaaaack!!
The set list is coming together and I am so ready to compere. We’ve got dance, poetry, music and a special commission from New Writing North all confirmed.
Red dress is in the post and my Kate Bush impersonation/research just needs an audience! Get your tickets below
The set list is coming together and I am so ready to compere. We’ve got dance, poetry, music and a special commission from New Writing North all confirmed.
Red dress is in the post and my Kate Bush impersonation/research just needs an audience! Get your tickets below
Join us on 6th November for our annual Research Cabaret! An evening of live music 🎶 poetry 💬 dance 🕺💃 and chaos 🎉 exploring what it means to live between the lines. Featuring Durham IMH researchers and local performers!
Reserve your FREE ticket here 🎟️👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/between-th...
Reserve your FREE ticket here 🎟️👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/between-th...
October 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We’re baaaaaaaaack!!
The set list is coming together and I am so ready to compere. We’ve got dance, poetry, music and a special commission from New Writing North all confirmed.
Red dress is in the post and my Kate Bush impersonation/research just needs an audience! Get your tickets below
The set list is coming together and I am so ready to compere. We’ve got dance, poetry, music and a special commission from New Writing North all confirmed.
Red dress is in the post and my Kate Bush impersonation/research just needs an audience! Get your tickets below
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Another shout out for @bloomsburylit.bsky.social 'Critical Neurodiversity Studies' in our med hums series, from @louisecreechan.bsky.social , Jenny Bergenmar and Anna Stenning. It's a foundational collection and one that will be very, very important for the field.
www.bloomsbury.com/critical-neu...
www.bloomsbury.com/critical-neu...
Critical Neurodiversity Studies
This landmark volume for neurodiversity studies introduces a new, more inclusive field of scholarship for literary and cultural studies. Bringing together schol…
www.bloomsbury.com
August 20, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Another shout out for @bloomsburylit.bsky.social 'Critical Neurodiversity Studies' in our med hums series, from @louisecreechan.bsky.social , Jenny Bergenmar and Anna Stenning. It's a foundational collection and one that will be very, very important for the field.
www.bloomsbury.com/critical-neu...
www.bloomsbury.com/critical-neu...
I am very scholar.
August 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I am very scholar.
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Highly recommend this landmark book:
HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY TO US!! So excited for this to be out in the world!
@annastenning.bsky.social @bergenmar.bsky.social @ainokash.bsky.social @alicehagopian.bsky.social and everyone not on BSky!
@annastenning.bsky.social @bergenmar.bsky.social @ainokash.bsky.social @alicehagopian.bsky.social and everyone not on BSky!
August 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Highly recommend this landmark book:
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Happy publication day indeed, for what is a field-defining volume and a huge contribution to knowledge. Thanks to all involved for their hard work on this. I'm so proud to have published it on the list here!
HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY TO US!! So excited for this to be out in the world!
@annastenning.bsky.social @bergenmar.bsky.social @ainokash.bsky.social @alicehagopian.bsky.social and everyone not on BSky!
@annastenning.bsky.social @bergenmar.bsky.social @ainokash.bsky.social @alicehagopian.bsky.social and everyone not on BSky!
August 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Happy publication day indeed, for what is a field-defining volume and a huge contribution to knowledge. Thanks to all involved for their hard work on this. I'm so proud to have published it on the list here!
HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY TO US!! So excited for this to be out in the world!
@annastenning.bsky.social @bergenmar.bsky.social @ainokash.bsky.social @alicehagopian.bsky.social and everyone not on BSky!
@annastenning.bsky.social @bergenmar.bsky.social @ainokash.bsky.social @alicehagopian.bsky.social and everyone not on BSky!
August 7, 2025 at 12:16 PM
HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY TO US!! So excited for this to be out in the world!
@annastenning.bsky.social @bergenmar.bsky.social @ainokash.bsky.social @alicehagopian.bsky.social and everyone not on BSky!
@annastenning.bsky.social @bergenmar.bsky.social @ainokash.bsky.social @alicehagopian.bsky.social and everyone not on BSky!
Asking for a friend...Is it acceptable to write 'is for the director's cut' rather than 'is beyond the scope of this chapter'?
Because, honestly, I'd prefer it
Because, honestly, I'd prefer it
July 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Asking for a friend...Is it acceptable to write 'is for the director's cut' rather than 'is beyond the scope of this chapter'?
Because, honestly, I'd prefer it
Because, honestly, I'd prefer it
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I have read this and it is a landmark book. Essential reading for anyone interested in the intersections between neurodiversity, literature, and literary studies - but also a really engaging, thought-provoking read!
HUGE DAY
My editor copies of 'Critical Neurodiversity Studies: Divergent Textualities in Literature and Culture' arrived!! I'm so excited for this to be out in the world (officially 7th Aug)
The volume asks 'what would a neurodivergent framework for literary studies look like'?
My editor copies of 'Critical Neurodiversity Studies: Divergent Textualities in Literature and Culture' arrived!! I'm so excited for this to be out in the world (officially 7th Aug)
The volume asks 'what would a neurodivergent framework for literary studies look like'?
July 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I have read this and it is a landmark book. Essential reading for anyone interested in the intersections between neurodiversity, literature, and literary studies - but also a really engaging, thought-provoking read!
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"itinerancy has become a way to craft an alternative to standardised work opportunities... largely engineered according to neurotypical models... which do not allow my neurodivergences to breathe within my professional identity." - @thewelcomehut.bsky.social
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Itinerant Relationality and Neurodivergent Community Praxis: Exploring Vagabond Belongings
Christian Hanser describes relating via the traditional dwelling of the shepherd’s hut to spheres once inaccessible to him due to neuronormative standards in career development.
thepolyphony.org
July 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
"itinerancy has become a way to craft an alternative to standardised work opportunities... largely engineered according to neurotypical models... which do not allow my neurodivergences to breathe within my professional identity." - @thewelcomehut.bsky.social
thepolyphony.org/2025/07/28/i...
thepolyphony.org/2025/07/28/i...
HUGE DAY
My editor copies of 'Critical Neurodiversity Studies: Divergent Textualities in Literature and Culture' arrived!! I'm so excited for this to be out in the world (officially 7th Aug)
The volume asks 'what would a neurodivergent framework for literary studies look like'?
My editor copies of 'Critical Neurodiversity Studies: Divergent Textualities in Literature and Culture' arrived!! I'm so excited for this to be out in the world (officially 7th Aug)
The volume asks 'what would a neurodivergent framework for literary studies look like'?
July 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
HUGE DAY
My editor copies of 'Critical Neurodiversity Studies: Divergent Textualities in Literature and Culture' arrived!! I'm so excited for this to be out in the world (officially 7th Aug)
The volume asks 'what would a neurodivergent framework for literary studies look like'?
My editor copies of 'Critical Neurodiversity Studies: Divergent Textualities in Literature and Culture' arrived!! I'm so excited for this to be out in the world (officially 7th Aug)
The volume asks 'what would a neurodivergent framework for literary studies look like'?
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Now @louisecreechan.bsky.social gives #BAVS2025 a truly fantastic paper arguing for critical neurodiversity studies to arrive in Victorian Studies.
L reads "The Lifted Veil" as neurodivergent: her voice recording of ideas echoes Latimer's self-conscious omniscient address to a future reader...
L reads "The Lifted Veil" as neurodivergent: her voice recording of ideas echoes Latimer's self-conscious omniscient address to a future reader...
July 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Now @louisecreechan.bsky.social gives #BAVS2025 a truly fantastic paper arguing for critical neurodiversity studies to arrive in Victorian Studies.
L reads "The Lifted Veil" as neurodivergent: her voice recording of ideas echoes Latimer's self-conscious omniscient address to a future reader...
L reads "The Lifted Veil" as neurodivergent: her voice recording of ideas echoes Latimer's self-conscious omniscient address to a future reader...
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I truly feel that @louisecreechan.bsky.social gave my favourite paper at #BAVS2025 - everyone go seek out her publications, which are contributing immensely to the study of literature, reading, and writing
Now @louisecreechan.bsky.social gives #BAVS2025 a truly fantastic paper arguing for critical neurodiversity studies to arrive in Victorian Studies.
L reads "The Lifted Veil" as neurodivergent: her voice recording of ideas echoes Latimer's self-conscious omniscient address to a future reader...
L reads "The Lifted Veil" as neurodivergent: her voice recording of ideas echoes Latimer's self-conscious omniscient address to a future reader...
July 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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I’m at BAVS 2025 - lovely to be donning my Victorian Studies hat (bonnet) after some time only sporting my critical neurodiversity studies one!
a woman wearing a white hat and a dress is standing next to a tree .
ALT: a woman wearing a white hat and a dress is standing next to a tree .
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July 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I’m at BAVS 2025 - lovely to be donning my Victorian Studies hat (bonnet) after some time only sporting my critical neurodiversity studies one!
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Still a few spaces in our Liverpool 'Divergent Minds in the Archive' workshop on 14th August! If you're neurodivergent and could share your experiences of using archives, or a professional who wants to make archives more accessible, apply by 30th June. (UK-based; we can pay travel.)
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June 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Still a few spaces in our Liverpool 'Divergent Minds in the Archive' workshop on 14th August! If you're neurodivergent and could share your experiences of using archives, or a professional who wants to make archives more accessible, apply by 30th June. (UK-based; we can pay travel.)
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Had a truly amazing time at the Critical Neurodiversity Studies conference at @durhamimh.bsky.social!
Huge congratulations to @louisecreechan.bsky.social, Robert Chapman, @ndhumanities.bsky.social, and everyone involved in facilitating such a generative, galvanizing, and accessible event.
Huge congratulations to @louisecreechan.bsky.social, Robert Chapman, @ndhumanities.bsky.social, and everyone involved in facilitating such a generative, galvanizing, and accessible event.
June 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Had a truly amazing time at the Critical Neurodiversity Studies conference at @durhamimh.bsky.social!
Huge congratulations to @louisecreechan.bsky.social, Robert Chapman, @ndhumanities.bsky.social, and everyone involved in facilitating such a generative, galvanizing, and accessible event.
Huge congratulations to @louisecreechan.bsky.social, Robert Chapman, @ndhumanities.bsky.social, and everyone involved in facilitating such a generative, galvanizing, and accessible event.
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🎬 And it's a wrap! Day 3 of our Critical Neurodiversity Studies conference ends with Daniel Oliver's keynote 'Performance Dork' and closing remarks from our Fellows. Huge thanks to everyone, especially our fab events co-ordinators @aryaray.bsky.social & Haf Serajee.
June 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
🎬 And it's a wrap! Day 3 of our Critical Neurodiversity Studies conference ends with Daniel Oliver's keynote 'Performance Dork' and closing remarks from our Fellows. Huge thanks to everyone, especially our fab events co-ordinators @aryaray.bsky.social & Haf Serajee.
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Day 3 of the Critical Neurodiversity Studies conference at @durhamimh.bsky.social is underway! We’ve got a call for papers (+ more) open at the moment for a special issue on critical ND studies, why not check it out? 👏 💫
@ainokash.bsky.social @louisecreechan.bsky.social @ndhumanities.bsky.social
@ainokash.bsky.social @louisecreechan.bsky.social @ndhumanities.bsky.social
I’m so excited to share that our call for papers for a special issue of ‘ #Neurodiversity’ is now live!
We’re looking for papers, podcasts, videos (and more) that align with the critical turn in #ND studies! 🤩
@ainokash.bsky.social @louisecreechan.bsky.social
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We’re looking for papers, podcasts, videos (and more) that align with the critical turn in #ND studies! 🤩
@ainokash.bsky.social @louisecreechan.bsky.social
journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cm...
journals.sagepub.com
June 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Day 3 of the Critical Neurodiversity Studies conference at @durhamimh.bsky.social is underway! We’ve got a call for papers (+ more) open at the moment for a special issue on critical ND studies, why not check it out? 👏 💫
@ainokash.bsky.social @louisecreechan.bsky.social @ndhumanities.bsky.social
@ainokash.bsky.social @louisecreechan.bsky.social @ndhumanities.bsky.social
What a great first day!!!
Great day today at our Critical Neurodiversity Studies Conference! Highlights included a keynote from Lisa Johnson and Liorah Hoek & Sanne van Driel’s workshop on what understanding experiences of plural identities can bring to critical neurodiversity studies. The Sensory Den was also a real hit!
June 25, 2025 at 6:09 AM
What a great first day!!!