Supernatural in Contemporary Society Conference

SCSC aims to provide a platform to discuss the continuing role of the supernatural, and its value to culture, heritage and tourism - 23rd and 24th August 2018.

[Supernatural in Contemporary Society Conference @SCSC2018]

We were so inspired by the fantastic range of research @SCSC2018 we have decided to establish the Society for the Academic Study of the Supernatural mailing list to share research, call for papers and opportunities for collaboration. Subscribe here: https://t.co/t3QmXPP3k0

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

Delighted to share that our co-authored book is now available! More information and 20% discount code below #paranormal #ca #Sociology #interaction #BookTwitter @RobertGordonUni @RGUresearch @UniOfYork

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

A reminder of our #CFP on Supernatural Cities - deadline 14th Jan. #FolkloreThursday #cfp #supernatural

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

Delighted to announce our Special Issue #CFP Supernatural Cities for @Revenantjournal @imaginetheurban inviting articles, creative pieces and supernatural stories from cities across the globe. #supernatural #paranormal #gothic #folklore #tourism #legend https://t.co/dXZPBjZyNq

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

Have you ever visited somewhere because of its supernatural tales? Or spent the night in a #haunted house? This #Halloween join @DrIronside, @ukghosthunterdj and @leith_craig as they explore the curious world of #supernatural #tourism. @RobertGordonUni @rguunion @RGUresearch

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

My talk on 'Enchanted landscapes, peculiar stories and #sustainable curiosities' as part of the Sustainability in the #Creative and #Cultural Industries Symposium @RobertGordonUni is now available to watch: https://t.co/a2NMUJbPDF #tourism #sustainability #heritage #paranormal

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

Delighted to be able to share our call for chapters for an edited book on 'Folklore, People and Place,' thinking about the different ways that folklore can mediate relationships with place and the natural environment.
#folklore #tourism #CFP #environment https://t.co/Wk3I0sbDz3

[Discover Scotland @discoverscotmag]

Looking for some #spooky, #supernatural #bedtimestories? Try this true #Scottish #ghost story about the White Wife of Unst in ‘Strange Tales from Thin Places’ - the new FREE #paranormal #podcast https://t.co/2c8emIVvOF from #Scotland Correspondent magazine https://t.co/uNikpHIrGo

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

Fabulous to see monsters decend on Aberdeen for @SPECTRAaberdeen - another example of why monsters and art are good for you #spectra #aberdeen #monsters 😈 https://t.co/K6LODyZ25B

[Karl Bell @drkarlbell]

Following the success of @folk_horror2019, this July sees another exciting conference @FalmouthUni. Check out the CFP on the #DarkEconomies: Anxious Futures, Fearful Pasts website - https://t.co/5zT18Lt290 The deadline for abstracts is 2nd February.

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

Join us this Saturday in #Aberdeen for an exhibition on #legends and #folklore from the North East of Scotland, and the opportunity to learn about the role of the social sciences in studying folklore! @RGUSocScience @RobertGordonUni #FolkloreThursday https://t.co/mGyWpZjTGA

[Social Science @ RGU @RGUSocScience]

After an unfortunate delay, and a smaller demonstration, we can now announce that the full #LocalLegends event will return to the Anatomy Rooms on Saturday 30th November. @DrIronside @RGUEvents

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

#lovemonsters

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

Thank you for the wonderful support for the #LocalLegends exhibition today for @ESRC Festival of Social Sciences! 100+ people 😮! If you missed it here is a wee video and we will be hosting another event in Aberdeen city centre soon @RobertGordonUni @RGUresearch @RGUSocScience

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

Really looking forward to hosting our exhibition on #Supernatural folklore and legends of North East Scotland this Sunday! 12-4pm at the Anatomy Rooms in Aberdeen as part of @ESRC Festival of Social Sciences - here is a sneak preview! @RobertGordonUni @RGUSocScience

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

If you were not able to join us for the 'Things that go bump in the night' webinar yesterday then you can view it here 😀 Happy Halloween everyone 👻 @RobertGordonUni #halloween #webinar #supernatural https://t.co/R8omDXZbz0

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

Join us tonight for an online discussion about supernatural stories and experiences in our contemporary world! 👻 https://t.co/l0znh8W9Q7

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

We now have over 30 stories collected from the North East of Scotland. So many fantastic #folklore and #spooky tales from this part of the world. Read them here: https://t.co/hqARzwONdH #Scotland #Halloween #localegends @RGUSocScience @RobertGordonUni

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

https://t.co/5ep1P4bb2Y #locallegends #folklore #aberdeen @RobertGordonUni

[Supernatural in Contemporary Society Conference @SCSC2018]

We picked up an award :)

[Dr Rachael Ironside @DrIronside]

Delighted to have been recognised at the Aberdeen Ambassador Awards for hosting the Supernatural in Contemporary Society Conference 2018 @RobertGordonUni! Thank you @visitabdn @meetaberdeen, and also lovely to see the new @PandJLive venue!

[Robert Gordon University (RGU) @RobertGordonUni]

We're collecting local folklore to explore the role stories play from a #SocialScience perspective. We’ll exhibit at our #ESRCFestival #LocalLegends event. Share your stories with us to help encourage others to consider a future in the social sciences: https://t.co/GujGgwPs0d