Panels and Perspectives: Exploring Disability and Neurodiversity Through Comics

Ernesto Priego, Francisco de la Mora, Gemma Plum and Zara Slattery sit behind a table displaying graphic novels. A screen behind them reads “Thank you!”
~ Ernesto Priego

Graphic novelists Francisco de la Mora, Gemma Plum and Zara Slattery joined me for a lively discussion about disability and neurodiversity in comics.

Panels & Perspectives: Disability and Neurodiversity in Comics- A Panel Discussion with Francisco de la Mora, Gemma Plum, and Zara Slattery

**Alt text:** Promotional graphic for the event *Panels & Perspectives: Disability and Neurodiversity in Comics*. Large black and grey text on an off-white background reads: “Panels & Perspectives: Disability and Neurodiversity in Comics”. Below: “Francisco de la Mora, Gemma Plum and Zara Slattery explore disability and neurodiversity in comics, representation and storytelling. Chaired by Dr Ernesto Priego (City St George’s HCID).” Event details read: “Thursday, October 1st, 2026, 18:00 hrs. City St. George’s, University of London, College Building, Room AG01. 280 St John Street, London, EC1V 4PB.” On the right are the Symbola and SelfMadeHero logos. Across the lower half are three book covers: *The Great Marc Evers* by Gemma Plum, showing a swimmer underwater in a blue swimming pool; *The Most Amazing Saturday Morning Rubbish Club* by Francisco de la Mora, showing four young people, including a wheelchair user, standing outdoors with litter-picking equipment; and *Coma* by Zara Slattery, an illustrated cover dominated by pale blue, grey and green tones.
~ Ernesto Priego

Looking forward to chairing this panel on Thursday 1st October 2026, 6pm, room AG01, College Building, City St George's, University of London.

Zooming Out on Janeway: What User Workflows Reveal About Publishing Complexity

Janeway Open Library of Humanities The Lower Decks 2.0 A Symposium on Janeway and Open Access Publishing. May 21–22, 2026 · Dublin City University, Ireland
~ Ernesto Priego

I'll be presenting at The Lower Decks. A Symposium on Janeway and Open Access Publishing on Thursday 21st May 2026 at 10:45 with my paper, "Zoom Out to Flow Better: Visualising Janeway's User Workflows".

Participating in ‘What We Talk About When We Talk About Comics’ at Malmö University

Library building of Malmö University (2023). CC-by Maria Eklind, via Wikimedia Commons.
~ Ernesto Priego

I will be attending a workshop on comics studies that will be held at Malmö University on May 3–5, 2026, fostering dialogue among international scholars on methodologies and definitions.

Grateful to Receive the SST Dean’s Award 2026 for Research Excellence

~ Ernesto Priego

Grateful to be named a winner at the SST Dean's Award 2026 in Research Excellence at City St George’s, University of London, reflecting on the support and collaboration behind the work.

When the Dead Perform: Simulacra, Spectacle, and the Ethics of Faking the Live Performance

~ Ernesto Priego

A critical reflection on Soda Stereo’s “Ecos” tour and holographic performance, exploring simulacra, ethics, and the future of live music.