One of the main foundations of the Wickedness.Net project is the active programme of conference events it organises. These conference projects are the driving dynamo behind the research and resource tools being developed as well as the cutting edge publications which gather around them.

The conference projects developed by Wickedness.Net are part of the At the Interface series of programmes. These are designed to bring together people from different areas, backgrounds and interests to share ideas and explore various discussions which are innovative and exciting. By creating working 'encounter groups' like this, creative insights and perspectives can emerge for further development and exploration.

Wickedness.Net presently organises three conference projects. Clicking on the project title will take you to the main centre for each project.

Perspectives on Evil and Human Wickedness
Project Leader: Rob Fisher and Stephen Morris

This inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary conference seeks to examine and explore issues surrounding evil and human wickedness.

Perspectives are sought from those engaged in the fields of anthropology, criminology, cultural studies, legal studies, literature, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and theology. Perspectives are sought from those working in the caring professions, the media, prison services, politics, psychiatry and other work-related and vocational areas.

Monsters & the Monstrous: Myths and Metaphors of Enduring Evil
Project Leader: Stephen Morris

This inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary conference was launch in May 2003; originally designed to seek to investigate and explore the vampire legend and its enduring influence on human culture throughout history, the project has developed a wider remit to explore themes of the monstrous in general, and monsters in specific..

Perspectives are sought from those engaged in the fields of literature, media studies, cultural studies, history, anthropology, philosophy, psychology, sociology, health and theology. Ideas are welcomed from those involved in academic study, fictional explorations, and applied areas (e.g. youth work, criminology and medicine).

Evil, Law and the State
Project Leader: John Parry

This inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary conference seeks to explore issues surrounding evil and law, with a focus on state power and violence.

Perspectives are sought from those engaged in any field that touches on the study of law and legal culture: anthropology, criminology, cultural studies, government/politics, history, legal studies, literature, philosophy, psychology, religion/theology, and sociology, as well as those working in civil rights, human rights, prison services, politics and government (including NGOs), psychiatry, and other areas.

Fear, Horror and Terror
Project Leader: TBA

Wickedness.Net is also involved in or sponsors other projects and events. We also lists projects of related interests and areas. Clicking on Related Projects will take you to a full listing of these; alternatively, visit the complete project listkmgs calendar at Inter-Disciplinary.Net.

In addition, we are always happy to talk with you about new projects, helping organise new events or consider suggestions you might care to make. Contact Dr Rob Fisher if you have a project you would like to start to develop.

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