Seminar series convenor: Rebeka Erdélyiová (Newcastle University), rebeka.erdelyiova@gmail.com

Deadline: 21 August 2026

We invite applications for our first Postgraduate Seminar Series. The seminar series welcomes interdisciplinary approaches to the study of esotericism, including but not limited to history, religious studies, literature, art history, philosophy, anthropology, and related fields. It aims to provide a space for emerging scholars to present their ongoing research and engage with and receive feedback from fellow postgraduates. The seminar series will begin on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, with sessions taking place fortnightly until 3 November 2026. The sessions will feature three papers, followed by discussion with the audience. All sessions will be hosted online via Zoom.

The sessions will be held on the following dates:

• 22 September 2026
• 6 October 2026
• 20 October 2026
• 3 November 2026

Applications

Proposals (max. 300 words) and a CV (max. 2 pages) should be submitted to rebeka.erdelyiova@gmail.com by 21 August 2026. Applicants will be notified no later than 28 August 2026. The event is free of charge.

If you have any questions, please contact rebeka.erdelyiova@gmail.com