“Prostate Cancer: The problematic third testicle” and the misunderstandings around it

As it is Movember, an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and male suicide, I would like to take this opportunity to share some of my PhD research. My…

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Cumberland Lodge Fellows’ Retreat: A Journey of Conversation and Connection

In the serene embrace of a 17th-century listed building nestled within the enchanting grounds of Windsor Great Park, I had the privilege of attending the Cumberland Lodge Fellows’ Retreat, which was nothing short of extraordinary. The retreat brought together…

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Reflections on The Year of Gothic Women Conference: Dundee University, August 2023

Thanks to the financial support of Doctoral Services at Manchester Metropolitan University and the British Association for Victorian Studies (BAVS), I was able to present my research paper on the Contemporary Irish Female Gothic at The Year of Gothic…

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CARPA8: Exploring the Boundaries of Artistic Research and Dramaturgy

I recently had the exciting opportunity to attend CARPA8, a colloquium on artistic research in the performing arts hosted by The Performing Arts Research Centre (Tutke) in collaboration with the Comparative Dramaturgy and Performance Research Programme of the Theatre…

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