# Event Details - **Event Name**: Alchemy: Exploring Metaphorical Transformations and Arts-Based Research - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Date: November 14-15, 2026. Location: University of Oxford, UK and onlineAbout this EventDate: November 14-15, 2026Location: University of Oxford, UK and onlineFees (for both attendees and presenters):£180 (In person participation)£100 (Online participation)Prices exclude Eventbrite fees“Many have said of Alchemy, that it is for the making of gold and silver. For me such is not the aim, but to consider only what virtue and power may lie in medicines.” – ParacelsusWe are delighted to announce our second annual Alchemy: Exploring Metaphorical Transformations and Arts-Based Research conference. This transdisciplinary event aims to delve into the intriguing world of alchemy, with a particular focus on its metaphorical function within the realms of creativity and scholarship, specifically through arts-based research.The conference aims to bring together scholars, researchers, creatives, and graduate students, offering a unique opportunity to explore the profound connections between alchemy, various knowledge disciplines, and the creative expressions of arts-based research. The event seeks to illuminate how alchemy’s metaphors, symbols, and transformative processes have influenced and continue to influence our understanding of the human psyche and creative expression.– Keynote Speaker: TBCThemes and Topics:We invite abstract submissions for 15-minute presentations that explore various aspects of alchemy, with a special emphasis on its metaphorical function within arts-based research. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:Arts-based research as alchemy: exploring parallels between the two, discussing latest developments in ABR methods as alchemy.Alchemical themes and creative inspiration: discussing how alchemy can spark different modes and types of creativity.Alchemy and poetic inquiry: presenting and performing poetry and poetic writing and research techniques based on alchemical methods, styles, and models.Jungian Archetypes in Alchemical Symbolism: Unravelling the connections between Jungian archetypes and the symbolic language of alchemy in the quest for individuation.Alchemical Transformation in Psychotherapy: Examining how alchemical principles can inform therapeutic processes and personal growth in Jungian psychology.Alchemy and the Unconscious Mind: Analysing the parallels between alchemical transformation and the workings of the unconscious as explored in the depth psychology of Carl Jung.Alchemical Symbolism in Art and Literature: Exploring how artists and writers have used alchemical symbolism in their creative expressions to depict psychological and spiritual transformations.Alchemy, Dreams, and Active Imagination: Investigating the role of alchemy in the interpretation of dreams and the practice of active imagination in Jungian therapy.Alchemy and Embodied Practices: Exploring how arts-based research can engage with alchemical principles through somatic and embodied practices.Alchemical Metaphors in Contemporary Society: Discussing the relevance of alchemical metaphors in understanding contemporary challenges and transformations.Alchemy and Ecopsychology: Examining the connections between alchemy, nature, and ecological consciousness in the context of arts-based research.Alchemy, Ritual, and Transformation: Investigating how alchemical rituals and practices can inspire personal and collective transformation in arts-based research.The Language of Alchemy: Interpreting alchemical texts, symbols, and hermetic literature in the context of Jungian psychology and arts-based research.Alchemy and alchemists throughout history: spotlighting the works and paths of both famous and lesser-known alchemists throughout the ages.Submission Guidelines: Abstracts should be submitted through https://forms.gle/hqGQttrRdf8L7JB56 by August 31, 2026.**Participants interested in attending the conference without presenting a paper are also welcome.**FOR CO-PRESENTERS: kindly note that each co-presenter will need to register individually to secure a spot in the conference.Publication Opportunities:Selected papers presented at the conference will be invited for publication in a special post-conference proceeding. Further details on submission guidelines and timelines will be provided after the conference.Contact Information:For any inquiries or clarifications, please email us on conferences@labrc.co.uk*By purchasing a ticket for this or any of the London Arts-Based Research Centre events, you acknowledge and agree to the Terms and conditions and Privacy policy https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/dd2a1890-9af3-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w523-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/alchemy-exploring-metaphorical-transformations-and-arts-based-research/100001991898194119 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, art, literary-art, performances, entertainment, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: St Anne's College - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 109.05, max: 195.72, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oxford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Anne's College - **lat**: 51.80217 - **long**: -1.2943379 - **full address**: St Anne's College, Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Alchemy: Exploring Metaphorical Transformations and Arts-Based Research - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ebaa37fec3a96ddbdbe70d1ac3948a02c410728a0e5f598d6a01f93090b0cf85-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc060401-gmir.jpg?v=1781718378 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Alchemy: Exploring Metaphorical Transformations and Arts-Based Research being held? - **A:** Alchemy: Exploring Metaphorical Transformations and Arts-Based Research takes place on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm at St Anne's College, Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Alchemy: Exploring Metaphorical Transformations and Arts-Based Research? - **A:** Alchemy: Exploring Metaphorical Transformations and Arts-Based Research is organized by London Arts-Based Research Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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