We’re delighted to share that our team member María Ferrández-San Miguel took part in the 2025 AEDEAN Conference, contributing to the rich discussions on contemporary literature and posthuman studies. 🌍📚
María delivered the paper “The Science behind Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach Series: On the Performativity and Creativity of Matter,” where she explored the intersections between science, ecology, and posthuman ontology in VanderMeer’s acclaimed trilogy. Her analysis highlighted how The Southern Reach reimagines matter as an active, creative force—an idea central to posthumanist and new materialist frameworks.
In addition to her presentation, María also introduced the recently published volume The Posthuman Condition in 21st Century Literature and Culture: Interdisciplinary Insights (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025), co-edited with Esther Muñoz-González and Carmen Laguarta-Bueno. The book gathers contributions from international scholars exploring posthumanism across literature, film, and culture.
It was an inspiring event that once again showcased the vibrant dialogue between literary studies, philosophy, and science—core to our group’s ongoing research. ✨