“Dragons are not universal, and fantasies are not homogenous.” – Deepa Dharmadhikari Our #CallForPapers for #GIFCon2020: “Beyond the Anglocentric Fantastic” is live! Submit your abstracts by 12th January, and mark GIFCon2020 (28th-29th May) in your diary. gifcon.org

Read about Thomas Kuhn in our latest 'Philosopher of the Month' blog. Kuhn is arguably one of the most influential philosophers of science of the last century for his theories about the history and progress of science #philosopherOTM #PhilosophyOfScience bit.ly/2DdtoNk

This is my piece for ⁦Guardian culture⁩ about the importance of reading translated fiction now - esp the postwar women - Ginzburg, Bourdouxhe, Titlevsen - whose ruin-sharpened sensibilities can help us think again about what it means to be European theguardian.com/books/2019/nov…

German socialist philosopher, communist, and business man Friedrich Engels was born #OnThisDay in 1820. Read more about him on the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: bit.ly/35y9fh5

Can we reconcile Jesus’ teachings with Kant’s maxims? bit.ly/2z6Ikuo

Thank you Baz Bamigboye @Deadline ❄️❄️ I am beyond excited to take on Elsa and so thrilled to be a part of the Frozen The Musical family!! #letthestormrageon MichaelGrandageCo Disney ❄️❄️

We are excited to announce a special online edition of Edinburgh International Book Festival for 2020 – 15 to 31 Aug! Watch 100+ events for adults, families and children for free on our website, featuring leading voices from around the world. Full programme announced end of July. tinyurl.com/ybg2dwtp

Really simple, easy to understand #Covid19 diagram. Pass it on and keep safe!

Keats' marvellous ode 'To Autumn', from Guardian Books theguardian.com/books/booksblo…

The Ancient Mariner, from Guardian Books theguardian.com/books/booksblo…

Ros Anderson on the challenges of writing an AI protagonist. lithub.com/on-the-difficu…

"I had always thought about drawing as a refuge, something that you disappear into, but Berger understood that in fact each line you make walks you to the brink of yourself." lithub.com/on-john-berger…

Very first time presenting.

It's the final day of #gifcon2024 Our mascot Sir Gawain the Green Dragon (thank you for the suggestions!) is featuring books from our panels, including our Keynote Zen Cho's book, Meg Horridge on Ursula K. Le Guin, Hollie Willis on 'The Terror', and Ning Lee on 'The Buried Giant'

Second presentation and very first online presentation.

Fifth time presenting and truly very grateful for the opportunity and experience. I have really learned so much and am so inspired!