Sharing Knowledge
My pedagogical style is based on rhizomatic and ecofeminist principles that seek to reject the stereotypical Western academic learning style, which positions the teacher as an authoritative origin and the learner as a passive recipient of structured knowledge. I am particularly keen on enabling invisible learning and using creativity to generate diverse forms of knowledge. Such a pedagogy is constantly being mapped and is open to lateral connections and lines of flight that always exceed the intended design of any given educational session. In simple terms, I like to teach and learn differently, using creative methods whenever possible.
On this page, you will find an overview of my recent publications (with links where available) along with details of events, conferences, and symposia at which I have contributed as a speaker and/or organiser.
Publications
Hughes, C.L. 2026. ‘Smothered Voices and Epistemic Harm: How Wortcunners Navigate Spirituality and Legitimacy in British Academia.’ Curiositas Issue 1(1). Link
Hughes, C.L. 2025. ‘Enchantment, vitality and agency: A posthuman reflexive exploration of the Willendorf Goddess.’ S/HE: An International Journal of Goddess Studies, 4(1–2). Link
Hughes, C.L., 2025. ‘Finding Identity and Place in Paganism and Critical Ecofeminism.’ Cultivate Feminist Journal, Issue 7, pp. 89–95. Link
Clare Lesley Hughes. ‘Listen To The Plants.’ TerraTwo - An Ark for Off-World Survival, York St John University, Nov 2025. Link
Clare Lesley Hughes. ‘Transforming Consciousness to Confront Climate Change.’ Writing Resilience, The Living Lab at York St John University, Sept 2025, pp. 23-25.
Clare Lesley Hughes - Plant Lore of Great Britain Series (ongoing), Pagans of the North Magazine. Link
Environmental Philosophy Public Events
Wild & Well Luxury Wellness Retreat at Riverdale, Ripon - August 2025
Pool Bridge Farm, Wheldrake, York - October to December 2025
Inter Varsity Folk Dance Festival at the University of York, York - February 2026
York International Women’s Week at York St John University and SPARK, York - March 2026
York International Shakespeare Festival, York - April 2026
York Environment Festival - October 2026
Converge at York St John University, York - February 2026 to present
Conferences and Symposia
The Interdisciplinary Witch Conference at York St John University - June 2025
BSA Sociology of Religion Conference at the University of Durham - July 2025
Haunted Soundscapes Symposium at York St John University - October 2025
A Gathering of Witches Symposium at York St John University - November 2025
British Sociological Association Annual Conference at the University of Manchester - April 2026
Talk About Teaching 2026 Conference at York St John University - June 2026
BSA New Materialism Conference at University College London - June 2026