Category Archives: OGOM News

Alan Garner, Flower Maidens and Gothic Animals

Posted on 6th October 2017 by Sam George

This post is a clue to the creature I have chosen to write about for the Gothic Animals edited collection. My choice is influenced by Alan Garner’s The Owl Service (London: Collins, 1967). The novel draws on ‘Math, son of Mathonwy’, an eerie … Continue reading →

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Bram Stoker and the History of the Vampire’s Reflection 19th October

Posted on 2nd October 2017 by Sam George

Hoping to see some of you in London on the 19th October for an early Hallowe’en treat Bram Stoker and the History of the Vampire’s Reflection organised by Royal Holloway Centre for Victorian Studies. This event is free but you need … Continue reading →

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Booking Opens for OGOM at Being Human Festival on Monday 2nd Oct

Posted on 1st October 2017 by Sam George

It is finally here: the programme for the Being Human Festival 2017  goes live on Monday 2nd October and you can book for ‘Redeeming the Wolf: A Story of Persecution, Loss and Rediscovery’ (University of Hertfordshire, 18th November) directly from … Continue reading →

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Recording Dracula (Part Two)

Posted on 8th September 2017 by Sam George

I spent Tuesday at Broadcasting House recording ‘The Forum’ on Dracula. I was one of three guests representing Dracula scholars from around the world for an international audience for the BBC World Service. Joining me from Canada was Dacre Stoker, … Continue reading →

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Boggart Workshop: A New Addition to our Conference Programme

Posted on 1st September 2017 by Sam George

  We have just added an exciting new item to our OGOM and Supernatural Cities present: The Urban Weird Conference programme: A Boggart workshop!!! Dr Ceri Houlbrook, an ECR at University of Hertfordshire and folklore specialist,  will be using a … Continue reading →

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Recording Dracula

Posted on 25th August 2017 by Sam George

I spent this morning engaged in a lengthy phone interview for a BBC World Service Programme on Dracula. The call lasted over an hour and a half. I was asked about my thoughts on first reading Dracula and if I … Continue reading →

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Redeeming the Wolf: Something to Howl About #BeingHuman

Posted on 23rd August 2017 by Sam George

Something to howl about ….on 18th November OGOM will seek to Redeem the Wolf  at the Being Human Festival!!! This is a free event held at the University of Hertfordshire. You should book through the Being Human website from September! … Continue reading →

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CFP: OGOM & Supernatural Cities Present: The Urban Weird

Posted on 21st August 2017 by Sam George

To coincide with the eclipse here is the CFP for our next conference! It promises to eclipse all other events….it’s  cosmic! University of Hertfordshire, 6-7 April, 2018 The permanent link for the CFP, with a PDF version available, is here. … Continue reading →

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OGOM: Supernatural Cities 2018

Posted on 20th August 2017 by Sam George

The OGOM Project is known for its imaginative events and symposia, which are often accompanied by a media frenzy. We were the first to invite vampires into the academy back in 2010. Our most recent endeavour, Company of Wolves: Werewolves, Shapeshifters … Continue reading →

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Redeeming The Wolf: OGOM Event @BeingHumanFest

Posted on 26th July 2017 by Sam George

We’re excited to announce that OGOM is involved in two events for the Being Human Festival. Here are details of the first one: Redeeming The Wolf: A Story of Persecution, Loss and Redemption Date: Sat 18th November 2.00-5.30 Venue: University … Continue reading →

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