In case this is of interest...

The 2nd Exploring the Extraordinary conference will take place at the University of York on the 24th-25th September, 2010.

Conference paper sessions include:

Making sense of extraordinary experiences Exploring spirituality outside traditional religious institutions Bereavement, spirituality and transformation The ethics and consumpation of mediumship The experiential - through mediumship, in research and spirit art Making explicit interdisiciplinary links, e.g. between anthropology and parapsychology

Speakers:

Josefine Speyer, Michele Knight (University of Sydney), Alice Herron, Dr Jenny Hallem & Candice Sunney (University of Derby), Dr Gerhard Mayer & Rene Grunder (University of Freiburg), Keith Beasley (University of Bangor), Dr David Clarke (Sheffield Hallam University), Prof Peter Edge (Oxford Brookes University), Sarah Metcalfe (University of York), Jack Hunter (University of Bristol), Dr Fiona Bowie (University of Bristol), Ann Davies (University of Aberystwyth), Dr Yves Marton, Dr David Luke (University of Greenwich) and Dr Paul Marshall

Ticket prices (including lunch and refreshment) are £60/30 for 2 days, £30/20 for 1 day

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9th August, 2010

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This conference will also provide attendees with an opportunity to network with other researchers working in this area. We hope to see you there!