Interdisciplinary Witch Research Group
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We are a group of academic researchers from different disciplines – Art, History, Literature, Religion – brought together by a shared interest in the figure of the Witch
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Looking forward to the Witch Symposium at York St John University tomorrow where I will be talking about plant vitality and the witch wound. @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Looking forward to the Witch Symposium at York St John University tomorrow where I will be talking about plant vitality and the witch wound. @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
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Join me for the first Rootstock workshop at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social in conjunction with the Living Lab on 4th November at 2pm. Meet me at Future You (formally Launchpad) to explore the vitality and folklore of the campus plant species ✨🌿
October 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Join me for the first Rootstock workshop at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social in conjunction with the Living Lab on 4th November at 2pm. Meet me at Future You (formally Launchpad) to explore the vitality and folklore of the campus plant species ✨🌿
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My article on the bizarre situation in the Church of England in The Conversation theconversation.com/first-woman-...
First woman archbishop of Canterbury can’t preside over communion in hundreds of churches
Nearly 600 parishes officially bar women priests.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
My article on the bizarre situation in the Church of England in The Conversation theconversation.com/first-woman-...
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📣Curiositas is calling for papers!
Our first issue, Origins, is seeking your submissions for our May 2026 publication.
If you have any questions, please visit our website (link in bio) for full submission guidance or get in touch via email curiositasjournal@yorkaj.ac.uk.
Our first issue, Origins, is seeking your submissions for our May 2026 publication.
If you have any questions, please visit our website (link in bio) for full submission guidance or get in touch via email curiositasjournal@yorkaj.ac.uk.
October 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📣Curiositas is calling for papers!
Our first issue, Origins, is seeking your submissions for our May 2026 publication.
If you have any questions, please visit our website (link in bio) for full submission guidance or get in touch via email curiositasjournal@yorkaj.ac.uk.
Our first issue, Origins, is seeking your submissions for our May 2026 publication.
If you have any questions, please visit our website (link in bio) for full submission guidance or get in touch via email curiositasjournal@yorkaj.ac.uk.
In a new series of blog posts, we showcase what three of our research group members did for the autumn equinox or Mabon. Click the link below to see what Lowen did for their Mabon.
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Autumn Equinox & Mabon Celebration - Lowen - The Interdisciplinary Witch
In this series of blog posts, we showcase what three of our research group members did for the autumn equinox or Mabon. In 2025, the autumnal equinox fell on Monday,Continue reading →
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September 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
In a new series of blog posts, we showcase what three of our research group members did for the autumn equinox or Mabon. Click the link below to see what Lowen did for their Mabon.
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In a new series of blog posts, we showcase what three of our research group members did for the autumn equinox or Mabon. Click the link below to see what Niamh said about her Mabon celebration
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Autumn Equinox & Mabon Celebration - Niamh - The Interdisciplinary Witch
In this series of blog posts, we showcase what three of our research group members did for the autumn equinox or Mabon. In 2025, the autumnal equinox fell on Monday,Continue reading →
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September 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
In a new series of blog posts, we showcase what three of our research group members did for the autumn equinox or Mabon. Click the link below to see what Niamh said about her Mabon celebration
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Free tickets available now 👻 @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Free tickets available now 👻 @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
The Interdisciplinary Witch Blog now includes a News section, highlighting recent work and activities from research group members ✨
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News - The Interdisciplinary Witch
Welcome to our News Page. Below you will find brief updates on all the activities and events our members have been involved in. 16 July 2025 – Lowen Frampton presentedContinue reading →
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August 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The Interdisciplinary Witch Blog now includes a News section, highlighting recent work and activities from research group members ✨
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Two members of the Interdisciplinary Witch Research Group (Clare Lesley Hughes and Lowen Frampton) presented their most recent research at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social School of Humanities Research Celebration Event. Clare and Lowen are pictured with a fellow PGR Sophie Cameron (left to right).
July 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Two members of the Interdisciplinary Witch Research Group (Clare Lesley Hughes and Lowen Frampton) presented their most recent research at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social School of Humanities Research Celebration Event. Clare and Lowen are pictured with a fellow PGR Sophie Cameron (left to right).
“I feel privileged to have been part of such a truly interdisciplinary exploration into the figure of the witch”
Read the blog by Lowen Frampton on their experiences at The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference
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Read the blog by Lowen Frampton on their experiences at The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference
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Conference Reflections - Lowen Frampton - The Interdisciplinary Witch
The Interdisciplinary Witches Conference on the 20th June was my first time presenting at a conference, and my first time chairing a conference panel, and really my first time attendingContinue readin...
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July 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
“I feel privileged to have been part of such a truly interdisciplinary exploration into the figure of the witch”
Read the blog by Lowen Frampton on their experiences at The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference
@yorkstjohn.bsky.social
blog.yorksj.ac.uk/interdiscipl...
Read the blog by Lowen Frampton on their experiences at The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference
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“A brilliant day where much was learnt and new connections were forged with like-minded individuals. I'm already looking forward to next year!"
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July 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“A brilliant day where much was learnt and new connections were forged with like-minded individuals. I'm already looking forward to next year!"
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From left to right, Dr Sharon Jagger (Feminism, Spiritual Activism & Witchcraft), Dr Zoë Enstone (Literary Representations of the Pendle ‘Witches’) and Zoe Keating (Le Guin’s Witch without Magic in Tehanu) answering questions from delegates at The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference.
June 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
From left to right, Dr Sharon Jagger (Feminism, Spiritual Activism & Witchcraft), Dr Zoë Enstone (Literary Representations of the Pendle ‘Witches’) and Zoe Keating (Le Guin’s Witch without Magic in Tehanu) answering questions from delegates at The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference.
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I had a truly lovely time presenting at @interdiscwitchysj.bsky.social (hopefully annual) conference! Brilliant keynotes, fascinating panels and I took no photos the entire day, which to me is always an indication of a day spent in good company!
June 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I had a truly lovely time presenting at @interdiscwitchysj.bsky.social (hopefully annual) conference! Brilliant keynotes, fascinating panels and I took no photos the entire day, which to me is always an indication of a day spent in good company!
Wow!!! What a brilliant day! Thank you to all our speakers and attendees - we could not have done it without you all. Watch out for more photos of individual speakers over the next few weeks. @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Wow!!! What a brilliant day! Thank you to all our speakers and attendees - we could not have done it without you all. Watch out for more photos of individual speakers over the next few weeks. @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
Meet The Researchers! Niamh Drain is an Eclectic Witch and PGR Student at YSJ. Her current research focuses on women who identify as witches & other female-centred, earth-based spiritualities & how their rituals & practices support constructions of femininity. blog.yorksj.ac.uk/interdiscipl...
June 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Meet The Researchers! Niamh Drain is an Eclectic Witch and PGR Student at YSJ. Her current research focuses on women who identify as witches & other female-centred, earth-based spiritualities & how their rituals & practices support constructions of femininity. blog.yorksj.ac.uk/interdiscipl...
Meet The Researchers!
Dr Lauren Stephenson is a Senior Lecturer in Film & Media Studies. Her main area of interest is the Horror film. She completed her PhD in June 2018; her thesis explored the British 'Hoodie horror' film cycle & its treatment of gender & class.
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Dr Lauren Stephenson is a Senior Lecturer in Film & Media Studies. Her main area of interest is the Horror film. She completed her PhD in June 2018; her thesis explored the British 'Hoodie horror' film cycle & its treatment of gender & class.
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June 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Meet The Researchers!
Dr Lauren Stephenson is a Senior Lecturer in Film & Media Studies. Her main area of interest is the Horror film. She completed her PhD in June 2018; her thesis explored the British 'Hoodie horror' film cycle & its treatment of gender & class.
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Dr Lauren Stephenson is a Senior Lecturer in Film & Media Studies. Her main area of interest is the Horror film. She completed her PhD in June 2018; her thesis explored the British 'Hoodie horror' film cycle & its treatment of gender & class.
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To celebrate our conference, we have bookmarks to give out on the day. The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference launches at 9.30am TOMORROW Friday 20th June and we cannot wait to see everyone there and share this fantastic breadth of research on the subject of The Witch!
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June 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
To celebrate our conference, we have bookmarks to give out on the day. The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference launches at 9.30am TOMORROW Friday 20th June and we cannot wait to see everyone there and share this fantastic breadth of research on the subject of The Witch!
@yorkstjohn.bsky.social
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At the Interdisciplinary Witch Conference, look out for the folks wearing these fetching witchy lanyards! They will be worn by the conference organisers who can point you in the right direction & answer queries. The solstice & conference are nearly upon us! We look forward to seeing you all there.
June 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
At the Interdisciplinary Witch Conference, look out for the folks wearing these fetching witchy lanyards! They will be worn by the conference organisers who can point you in the right direction & answer queries. The solstice & conference are nearly upon us! We look forward to seeing you all there.
Meet The Researchers!
Dr Jamie Stephenson is a part-time lecturer at YSJ & a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Leeds. Jamie will be presenting as part of the panel 'Sounding Witchcraft: Sonority & the Occult' & chairing another panel on the day.
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Dr Jamie Stephenson is a part-time lecturer at YSJ & a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Leeds. Jamie will be presenting as part of the panel 'Sounding Witchcraft: Sonority & the Occult' & chairing another panel on the day.
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Dr Jamie Stephenson - The Interdisciplinary Witch
Dr Jamie Stephenson is a Part-Time Lecturer at York St John University, and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute (LAHRI) at the University of Leeds.
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June 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Meet The Researchers!
Dr Jamie Stephenson is a part-time lecturer at YSJ & a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Leeds. Jamie will be presenting as part of the panel 'Sounding Witchcraft: Sonority & the Occult' & chairing another panel on the day.
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Dr Jamie Stephenson is a part-time lecturer at YSJ & a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Leeds. Jamie will be presenting as part of the panel 'Sounding Witchcraft: Sonority & the Occult' & chairing another panel on the day.
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Meet The Researchers!
Zoe Keating: Zoe is a third-year PhD student studying English Literature with a focus on Science Fiction & the work of Le Guin. Zoe will be presenting a paper on Ursula K LeGuin's 'Tehanu' for our conference & also chairing panels.
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Zoe Keating: Zoe is a third-year PhD student studying English Literature with a focus on Science Fiction & the work of Le Guin. Zoe will be presenting a paper on Ursula K LeGuin's 'Tehanu' for our conference & also chairing panels.
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June 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Meet The Researchers!
Zoe Keating: Zoe is a third-year PhD student studying English Literature with a focus on Science Fiction & the work of Le Guin. Zoe will be presenting a paper on Ursula K LeGuin's 'Tehanu' for our conference & also chairing panels.
blog.yorksj.ac.uk/interdiscipl...
Zoe Keating: Zoe is a third-year PhD student studying English Literature with a focus on Science Fiction & the work of Le Guin. Zoe will be presenting a paper on Ursula K LeGuin's 'Tehanu' for our conference & also chairing panels.
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Meet The Researchers
Dr Morag Galloway is a Senior Lecturer at YSJ, currently engaged with autoethnographic research exploring the interrelationship of autobiography, psychotherapy, & narrative medicine using the body & viola. She is also conducting research into the Witch in Musical Theatre.
Dr Morag Galloway is a Senior Lecturer at YSJ, currently engaged with autoethnographic research exploring the interrelationship of autobiography, psychotherapy, & narrative medicine using the body & viola. She is also conducting research into the Witch in Musical Theatre.
June 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Meet The Researchers
Dr Morag Galloway is a Senior Lecturer at YSJ, currently engaged with autoethnographic research exploring the interrelationship of autobiography, psychotherapy, & narrative medicine using the body & viola. She is also conducting research into the Witch in Musical Theatre.
Dr Morag Galloway is a Senior Lecturer at YSJ, currently engaged with autoethnographic research exploring the interrelationship of autobiography, psychotherapy, & narrative medicine using the body & viola. She is also conducting research into the Witch in Musical Theatre.
Meet The Researchers!
Kiran is an academic, artist, & magickal practitioner, and his autoethnographic research includes relationships between performance practice & conspiracy culture, gothic storytelling & the occult on stage & screen.
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Kiran is an academic, artist, & magickal practitioner, and his autoethnographic research includes relationships between performance practice & conspiracy culture, gothic storytelling & the occult on stage & screen.
@yorkstjohn.bsky.social
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June 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Meet The Researchers!
Kiran is an academic, artist, & magickal practitioner, and his autoethnographic research includes relationships between performance practice & conspiracy culture, gothic storytelling & the occult on stage & screen.
@yorkstjohn.bsky.social
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Kiran is an academic, artist, & magickal practitioner, and his autoethnographic research includes relationships between performance practice & conspiracy culture, gothic storytelling & the occult on stage & screen.
@yorkstjohn.bsky.social
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Meet The Researchers!
Lowen Frampton (pronouns they/them) is one of the Research Assistants working on the upcoming The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference. They are also a PhD student in English Literature at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
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Lowen Frampton (pronouns they/them) is one of the Research Assistants working on the upcoming The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference. They are also a PhD student in English Literature at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
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June 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Meet The Researchers!
Lowen Frampton (pronouns they/them) is one of the Research Assistants working on the upcoming The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference. They are also a PhD student in English Literature at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
blog.yorksj.ac.uk/interdiscipl...
Lowen Frampton (pronouns they/them) is one of the Research Assistants working on the upcoming The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference. They are also a PhD student in English Literature at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
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Tickets are selling fast for the @yorkstjohn.bsky.social Interdisciplinary Witch Conference on the 20th June.
Full speaker lineup and conference programme can be found here
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Tickets can be reserved here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-interd...
Full speaker lineup and conference programme can be found here
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Tickets can be reserved here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-interd...
The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference Lineup & Programme - The Interdisciplinary Witch
The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference: Witches in Culture, History, and Society. Our Speaker Lineup and Programme are now available! Please be advised that the programme may be subject to change. We...
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May 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Tickets are selling fast for the @yorkstjohn.bsky.social Interdisciplinary Witch Conference on the 20th June.
Full speaker lineup and conference programme can be found here
blog.yorksj.ac.uk/interdiscipl...
Tickets can be reserved here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-interd...
Full speaker lineup and conference programme can be found here
blog.yorksj.ac.uk/interdiscipl...
Tickets can be reserved here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-interd...
Meet The Researchers.
Dr Clare Lesley Hughes is an interdisciplinary scholar and hedgewitch researching the intersections of herbalism, plant magic & posthuman thought in British wortcunners.
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Dr Clare Lesley Hughes is an interdisciplinary scholar and hedgewitch researching the intersections of herbalism, plant magic & posthuman thought in British wortcunners.
@clarelesleyhughes.bsky.social
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May 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Meet The Researchers.
Dr Clare Lesley Hughes is an interdisciplinary scholar and hedgewitch researching the intersections of herbalism, plant magic & posthuman thought in British wortcunners.
@clarelesleyhughes.bsky.social
blog.yorksj.ac.uk/interdiscipl...
Dr Clare Lesley Hughes is an interdisciplinary scholar and hedgewitch researching the intersections of herbalism, plant magic & posthuman thought in British wortcunners.
@clarelesleyhughes.bsky.social
blog.yorksj.ac.uk/interdiscipl...