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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
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-...
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Alt text: Curiositas call for papers. Issue 1, Origins. Submission deadline, 1st January 2026. Issue publication, May 2026. curiositasjournal@yorksj.ac.uk
Alt text: we're seeking the following submissions for our first issue. Academic papers, to be peer reviewed, presenting original research. Academic collaborations, to be peer reviewed, for co-authored, multidisciplinary research. Conference reviews which offer critical reflections on key themes. Book reviews of recent publications. Research in progress for PGRs to share updates in the early stages of their projects.
Alt text: submission guidelines. Academic papers, we request a word count between 3000 and 5000 words. Bibliographies will be excluded from this word count. Academic collaborations, we request a word count of between 2000 and 3000 words. Bibliographies will be excluded from this word count. All other submissions, we have a flexible word count for these, but if you feel your word count will exceed 5000 words, please get in contact.
Alt text: submission guidelines. We request submissions are sent as Microsoft Word documents, using Times New Roman font in size 12 with double-lined spacing. We also request all referencing is done in Chicago Author-Date style. For full details, please visit blog.yorksj.ac.uk/curiositasjournal to view our submission guidance document. Please email all manuscripts to curiositasjournal@yorksj.sc.uk
📣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.
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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Free tickets available now 👻 @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
25.09.2025 07:00 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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).
10.07.2025 18:53 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
“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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“A brilliant day where much was learnt and new connections were forged with like-minded individuals. I'm already looking forward to next year!"
New Blog Post
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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.
30.06.2025 10:53 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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!
22.06.2025 08:22 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
20.06.2025 17:25 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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...
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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.
18.06.2025 21:36 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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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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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.
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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.
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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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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...
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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Poster for Interdisciplinary Witches conference on 20th June 2025 at York St John University.
Poster for next month’s Interdisciplinary Witches conference at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social
Promises to be a cracking day.
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IW conference timetable
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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20.05.2025 05:54 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference at York St John University is now open for registrations via Eventbrite. An entire day of informative presentations including my own presentation on my research so far.
And it’s free!
Click below to reserve your space.
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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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