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A group for the reading and discussion of ecological theory and criticism.The majority of ecological theory centres on sustainability and being 'green', the latter as a synonym for the former. But arboreal green is only one colour amongst many: Ecological Thought seeks to consider what other colours or shades, ontologies or materialisms, might be employed in ecological theory and criticism.For further information email Natalie & Tom: [email protected]See More

Hi everyone, the first meeting of 2015 will be on Tuesday the 27th, 6 - 7.30 in Rm 112, 43 Gordon Sp. We'll be discussing the final chapter of Tom Tyler's innovative and richly arrayed Ciferae: A Bestiary In Five Fingers.The reading is available here.More info on the book is available here: …See More

Hi all,Jussi Parikka is speaking at Birkbeck on the 24th. Eventbrite page is here:…See More

Hi everyone, now that the new term has begun it might be good to organise a meeting: which evenings would suit everyone? While you're thinking, enjoy the attached image: an incredibly detailed drawing of two mountains from a ms of the Book of Mandeville.TomSee More

A group for the reading and discussion of ecological theory and criticism.The majority of ecological theory centres on sustainability and being 'green', the latter as a synonym for the former. But arboreal green is only one colour amongst many: Ecological Thought seeks to consider what other colours or shades, ontologies or materialisms, might be employed in ecological theory and criticism.For further information email Natalie & Tom: [email protected]See More

A group for the reading and discussion of ecological theory and criticism.The majority of ecological theory centres on sustainability and being 'green', the latter as a synonym for the former. But arboreal green is only one colour amongst many: Ecological Thought seeks to consider what other colours or shades, ontologies or materialisms, might be employed in ecological theory and criticism.For further information email Natalie & Tom: [email protected]See More

The ArtLess Group is an open platform, network and community open to all School of Arts M.Phil/PhDs. Its a chance to develop collaborations and projects, to leverage funding, to connect to initiatives with others and to pool the collective creative resources and connections we all have> . To take part here, please sign up first as a member at…See More

A group for the reading and discussion of ecological theory and criticism.The majority of ecological theory centres on sustainability and being 'green', the latter as a synonym for the former. But arboreal green is only one colour amongst many: Ecological Thought seeks to consider what other colours or shades, ontologies or materialisms, might be employed in ecological theory and criticism.For further information email Natalie & Tom: [email protected]See More

Hi everyone, next Monday (10th) we will welcome Prof. Hubert Zapf for a guest lecture titled 'Cultural Ecology as a Direction of Recent Ecocriticism'. Prof. Zapf is Chair of American Literature at the University of Augsburg, and has published widely in the fields of literature, cultural ecology, literary theory, history and drama.The lecture will take place in RM 224, 43 Gordon Sp., from 6-7.30 PM. I have attached a poster for the event below, please feel free to circulate to others who may be…See More

A group for the reading and discussion of ecological theory and criticism.The majority of ecological theory centres on sustainability and being 'green', the latter as a synonym for the former. But arboreal green is only one colour amongst many: Ecological Thought seeks to consider what other colours or shades, ontologies or materialisms, might be employed in ecological theory and criticism.For further information email Natalie & Tom: [email protected]See More

Hi all, just a quick reminder that we'll be meeting tonight -- Rm 112, 43 Gordon Sq., 6-7.30.Readings are here.Cheers,TomSee More

Hi all, the first meeting of 2014 will be Tuesday the 28th, 6-7.30 in Rm 112, 43 Gordon Square. I thought that we might discuss a couple of essays from the special issue of postmedieval on ecomaterialism. I have attached Karl Steel's 'Abyss' and Julian Yates's 'Cloud / land - An Onto-story', as well as the introductory essay by Jeffrey J. Cohen and Lowell Duckert. Hope to see you all on Tuesday!TomSee More

Our next meeting will be on Thursday 18 June 7:30 - 9:00 pmBirkbeck School of Arts, Room 224We will be reading selections from This is a Short Relation of some of the Cruel Sufferings (for the Truths Sake) of Katharine Evans & Sarah Cheevers in the Inquisition in the Isle of Malta (1662)By Katharine Evans and Sarah CheeversFacilitated by Robert Stearn, BirkbeckMore details to follow shortly.The reading will be made available online 2 weeks prior at:…See More

A group for the reading and discussion of ecological theory and criticism.The majority of ecological theory centres on sustainability and being 'green', the latter as a synonym for the former. But arboreal green is only one colour amongst many: Ecological Thought seeks to consider what other colours or shades, ontologies or materialisms, might be employed in ecological theory and criticism.For further information email Natalie & Tom: [email protected]See More