Bart Mulderij holds master’s degrees in English Literature and Culture and in Arts, Media, and Literary Studies (Research Master) from the University of Groningen. His research focuses on Gothic, Weird, and speculative fiction, with particular attention to Arthur Machen and the exploration of transgression and forbidden knowledge. He has presented at international conferences, including Gothic Crossroads (Manchester, 2025) and the VPFA Annual Conference (Birmingham, 2025), and has organised OSL symposia on contemporary Gothic and supernatural literature. He is currently exploring PhD opportunities to further develop his research.