Author Archives: Sam George

About Sam George

Associate Professor of Research, School of Humanities, University of Hertfordshire Co-convenor OGOM Project

Company of Wolves: The Illustrated Programme

Posted on 20th August 2015 by Sam George

We have signed off the proofs for the final conference schedule. Click on the link below to view the fabulous design and see the event in its full glory. Its wonderful to see it all come together …get ready for … Continue reading →

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Gothic Imagination Reviews OGOM

Posted on 19th August 2015 by Sam George

Matt Foley, Lecturer at the University of Stirling, has given a thoughtful and positive review of the Open Graves, Open Minds book for Gothic Imagination: Under the stewardship of Dr Sam George and Dr Bill Hughes, The Open Graves, Open … Continue reading →

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Dark Arts: UCAS student wants to study wandology at Hogwarts, how about ‘reading the vampire’ at Hertfordshire?

Posted on 19th August 2015 by Sam George

I love the story about the prospective student who applied to study wandology at Hogwarts only to get an official letter of rejection from UCAS!! Do they know they can study vampires, werewolves and other dark arts at the University … Continue reading →

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Your chance to walk with wolves – booking open

Posted on 19th August 2015 by Sam George

‘Company of Wolves’ is booking up fast folks and generating lots of debate too. There will be some media coverage this weekend which will raise awareness so if you want to ‘walk with wolves’ you really need to book NOW … Continue reading →

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99.9% of all the species that have ever lived are now extinct: re-wild the wolf at Company of Wolves

Posted on 16th August 2015 by Sam George

It is estimated that 99.9% of all the species that have ever lived are now extinct. You can read the grim facts in ‘The Longer View: Instinct for Extinction’ and view the BBC Timeline of Extinction here Our Company of … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare’s Irish Werewolves

Posted on 16th August 2015 by Sam George

Serendipity is perhaps an overused term but I saw a production of As You Like It today, whilst taking time out from ‘Company of Wolves’, only to find a bardic reference to (were)wolves! In Act V, Scene ii when Rosalind … Continue reading →

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Company of Wolves: one of the most talked about social justice issues of the day

Posted on 12th August 2015 by Sam George

Recent events suggest that Animal Rights is quickly becoming one of the most talked about social justice issues of the twenty-first century. Garry Marvin, Professor of Human and Animal Studies at the University of Roehampton will be opening up some … Continue reading →

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Book Prize for Twilight of the Gothic

Posted on 5th August 2015 by Sam George

Congratulations to Joseph Crawford who was just won the Allan Lloyd Smith Memorial prize for his monograph Twilight of the Gothic (University of Wales Press, 2013). Joseph came to speak to UH ‘Reading the Vampire’ students about this work earlier in … Continue reading →

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OGOM Company of Wolves Poster

Posted on 30th July 2015 by Sam George

So pleased with the art work for the OGOM Company of Wolves Conference. The posters are looking very attractive indeed. Hope you agree. We’re very excited to meet all the delegates and we cannot wait to Walk With Wolves!! Booking … Continue reading →

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Let the Wolf Fest Begin: werewolf conference booking is now open

Posted on 27th July 2015 by Sam George

Booking has opened for the third Open Graves, Open Minds conference ‘Company of Wolves’. Click on the ‘Company of Wolves’ tab from the drop down menu above to see details of the speakers, special events and trips and to register!! … Continue reading →

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