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).

“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.

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...

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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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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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!
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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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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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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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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The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference lineup has been announced! Please watch our blog site for updates and for a full programme (coming soon).

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Meet the Researchers!
Dr Zoë Enstone is Associate Professor of English Literature at York St John. Research interests include medieval literature, intersections of the religious & supernatural, & the portrayal of witches in medieval/early modern literature.

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The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference is now open for registrations via Eventbrite. So many brilliant and informative speakers and it’s totally free!! Click on the link below to secure your place 🧙

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Introducing The Researchers from The Interdisciplinary Witch Research Group 🧙‍♀️
First up is Dr Sharon Jagger
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whose research interests include Goddess spirituality, feminism & witchcraft. More info can be found on the following link

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The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference at York St John University. Join us on the 20th June 2025 🌞