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We are pleased to announce that Margarida Brito Alves and Katarzyna Cytlak participated in the first station of CIRCUL’ARTs COST Action (2024–2028), entitled “Connecting Critical Pedagogies, Inclusive Art Forms and Alternative Barometers for Urban Sustainability.” CIRCUL’ARTs is a European research network dedicated to advancing circularity and sustainability in urban contexts. Its innovative approach —described as a "dynamic ecology of knowledge"— brings together academic, artistic, indigenous, and grassroots perspectives to develop inclusive and decolonial methodologies for sustainable urban futures. CIRCUL’ARTs COST Action – 1st Station will be held in Paris from 8–11 September 2025 at Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme (FMSH) and Maison de l'Amérique Latine Click here for more information.

My guests this month are Dr. Bernd-Christian Otto and Andrea Centore, co-founders of the Research Network for the Study of Esoteric Practices, otherwise known as RENSEP. In this discussion, Bernd and Andrea talk about how this network came to be, why it was created, and the exciting work that they are doing. As the name suggests, RENESP is focused on working with practitioners in all areas of esotericism, and fostering the relationships between academic research and real-life practitioners. RENSEP is still in its early stages, having officially launched in 2023, and is a unique resource for both researchers and those outside of academia who are interested to interact with scholars, as well as to help educate the public about esoteric practices. Please follow the link for more information about the special offers!