Cardiff University will be hosting an academic conference to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Doctor Who.
The ‘Whoniversal Appeal’ conference, organized by Melissa Beattie, a PhD student from the School of History and Archeology, is dedicated to the Doctor Who series and its spin-offs, Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures.
The conference includes various guest speakers who will examine issues of history, philosophy, fan culture, sexuality and technology which surround the series.
One of the key speakers will be Dr Matt Hills, Reader in the School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, whose research focuses on cult media and fan cultures.
Also appearing will be Rob Shearman, an award winning writer, who has written for the Doctor Who series.
Cardiff University is thought to be an appropriate host for this conference, as locations around the campus have been used in the filming the series.
Students and members of the public are invited to the conference, which takes place on 14-16 November.
The entry fee for all three days is £20, or £12 for a single day. Further information, including a provisional programme and details on how to register, can be found at www.dedoc.net/WhoniversalAppeal.>
