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Emma Cayley 谷曦

@emmacayley.bsky.social
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Professor of Medieval French and Head of School of Languages, Cultures & Societies at Uni of Leeds; Chair of UCFL; Co-Chair of AHA; playing card collector; MSS & cat-lover.

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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It's Welcome Week in Leeds and we can't wait to meet our new students over the next few days, and to welcome back our returning students too! We're especially excited about the start of our *new MA* in Classics and Ancient History! For more details, please visit: courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
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Classics and Ancient History MA | University of Leeds
The Classics and Ancient History MA is unique to Leeds and explores the ancient Mediterranean world, spanning literature, history, philosophy, religion and material culture.
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University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
If you're thinking about studying at Leeds, Open Days are a great way to learn more about student life. Book your place at our next Open Days on Saturday 3 and 17 October to: 🏫 Tour campus 🗺️ Explore the city 📚 Attend subject talks 🗣️ Chat with current students and staff bit.ly/4xnZz6i
Visitors attend the Open Day on campus in front of Baines Wing. A student ambassador in a red hoodie is gesturing while talking.
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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Announcing our first research seminar of 2026-27! Prof. Matthew Leigh: 'Passing through Oricum - Trade Routes and Culture Routes in Horace, Propertius, and Others', 1 October, 14.00-16.00 UK Time, on campus and online. Please see the thread for details! www.classics.ox.ac.uk/people/profe...
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Professor Matthew Leigh
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Elaine Treharne @etreharne.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"It’s that honesty that makes this not just a fascinating medieval relic but a universal depiction of the madness that is war...The dead bodies pile up in mounds as Saxon after Saxon falls.." Jonathan Jones's heartfelt review of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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The Bayeux tapestry: a stupefying, thrilling, horrifying masterpiece that shakes the earth
The greatest battle ever depicted in art is here at last – and it hurtles along, making your heart pound with its sense of doom and destiny, culminating in fires and corpses on a battlefield full of p...
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The 2026 A-level results bring some welcome news for languages. Professor Marcela Andrea Cazzoli takes a closer look at what the numbers tell us and what they mean for the future of language learning. Explore her insights in this infographic.
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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
For A level results day, the British Academy has looked at two decades of data on take-up of SHAPE subjects across the UK. Although SHAPE subjects still make up the majority of entries, there is an evolving picture beneath that headline figure. Read the full analysis here: bit.ly/4xE87FQ
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Who studies what subjects at school and why does it matter?
Alfie Denness, Policy Adviser & Almendra Guzman Rivas, Policy and Data Analyst discuss why subject take up isn't all about student choice - curriculum requirements, subject availability and prior attainment all shape the routes open to young people, aff...
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 13/08/2026
Combined A-level entries in French, German and Spanish rose slightly in absolute terms in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
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A-level results: key takeaways for language learning
Combined A-level entries in French, German and Spanish rose slightly in absolute terms in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
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School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds @lcsleeds.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Congratulations to all our incoming students on their A-level results today 🎉 We can’t wait to welcome you to the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies in September!
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School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds @lcsleeds.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
And a group photo of colleagues from our Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern section with some of their graduating students.
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School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds @lcsleeds.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
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School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds @lcsleeds.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Wonderful day on Monday celebrating all our incredible graduates in the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies across our spectrum of degrees from the ancient to the modern. Always an uplifting experience! 🎓 🎉 @universityofleeds.bsky.social @leedsalumni.bsky.social
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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Both The Guardian and Times Higher Education are highlighting the devastating effects that closing our modern languages courses will have on the UK and the midlands. A similar argument can be made for every one of our courses on the chopping block. www.timeshighereducation.com/news/cold-sp...
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‘Cold spot’ fears over Nottingham language cuts
Plans to close courses would have national impact, politicians write in letter urging university to reconsider
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International Medieval Congress Leeds @imc-leeds.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The #IMC2026 Banner has dropped! 😀🎉 We're very excited to be welcoming our delegates over the next few days for a week full of medievally marvellous academic fun! 🎉 If anyone needs to get in touch with us please email imc@leeds.ac.uk #MedievalSky #SkyStorians
A video of a red IMC banner being dropped from scaffolding.
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
'About 150 academic roles are set to go at the south-west institution, which said it was targeting areas that are “no longer sustainable” or have seen changes in student demand.' History and English are name-checked. 1/3
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University of Exeter cuts an ‘existential threat to humanities’
Russell Group institution cites changing student demand as it puts 500 staff at risk of redundancy, with 150 jobs set to go
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
📖 Read the interview with Dr Robert Ley, MHRA Languages and Policy Postdoctoral Researcher and his mentors Professor Wendy Ayres-Bennett and Professor Charles Forsdick, on how the Languages in Policy project is helping to connect language researchers and policymakers www.mhra.org.uk/news/2026/05...
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Policy and Belonging
Interviewing Dr Rob Ley, MHRA Languages and Policy Postdoctoral Researcher, and his Cambridge-based mentors Professor Wendy Ayres-Bennett and Professor Charles Forsdick.
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
❗ Don't miss this job opportunity! We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on Building Policy-Research Bridges in Languages. More information here: university-council-for-languages.org/2026/06/job-...
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Have you applied❓ university-council-for-languages.org/updates/
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
❗ The programme is now available ❗ ❓ Have you registered ❓ ilcs.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
📢 UCFL is seeking to appoint a new East Asian Studies Representative and a new Germanic and Low Countries Representative. ❗ Deadline: 14 June 2026 🔗 Links to the posts in the comments.
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
📢 Don't miss our Summer Plenary! ✍ Register here: ilcs.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Languages are not in decline - access is. Our colleagues Marcela Andrea Cazzoli and Ana Medeiros show that the problem is not student aspriation, but structured access. Don't miss this very important read: wonkhe.com/blogs/modern...
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Modern languages has a future – and it’s all about access
Contraction of modern languages provision is often painted as a response to falling demand. For Ana de Medeiros and Marcela Cazzoli, if you look across the whole education system then HE starts to loo...
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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Today marks the start of ‘Rhetoric, Drama and Their Critics’, a two-day symposium in memory of Malcolm Heath, late emeritus Professor of Greek Language and Literature at Leeds. View the symposium's programme: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/directory-re...
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Regine May @reginemay.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I’m delighted to present a paper on Donatus and stasis theory today, in honour of our much missed colleagues Malcolm Heath and Robert Maltby
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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Looking for a Masters degree in Classics and/or Ancient History? Look no further: our new MA in Classics and Ancient History launches in September 2026! For more information and to apply, please visit: courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
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Classics and Ancient History MA | University of Leeds
The Classics and Ancient History MA is unique to Leeds and explores the ancient Mediterranean world, spanning literature, history, philosophy, religion and material culture.
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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Later this week we'll be gathering for ‘Rhetoric, Drama and Their Critics’, a two-day symposium in memory of our much missed colleague Profressor Malcolm Heath. View the programme: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/directory-re... Read Professor Stafford's tribute to Malcolm: secretariat.leeds.ac.uk/home/obituar...
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Rhetoric, drama and their critics: celebrating the work of Malcolm Heath
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Matt Houlbrook @tricksterprince.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Sign please folks c.org/pcXwsDxRM4
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Sign the Petition
Save the Humanities at the University of Hertfordshire
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johnmartinson.bsky.social @johnmartinson.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
It’s been a delight reviewing this latest release from L.Y.R Simon Armitage as his poetic best beautiful ambient music to accompany it. It’s the perfect bank holiday spin to get into. atthebarrier.com/2026/04/01/l...
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LYR - Dark Sky Reservation: Album Review : At The Barrier
3rd outing for arty gathering LYR - far more exciting under artificial lighting - and other earworm gems.
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School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds @lcsleeds.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
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School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds @lcsleeds.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
We also celebrate a collective award for the Faculty Directors of Student Education (DSE) and the Student Education and Experience (SEE) teams. Congratulations to Alessio Baldini (DSE), Jude Whitty, Jenny Oakley and all the members of our brilliant LCS SEE team 🎉💐
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School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds @lcsleeds.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
@bttnhg.bsky.social and @sofiamartinho.bsky.social won the Faculty Community Impact and Innovation for their work initiating and leading the Leeds City of Languages Festival. @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social
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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
It was wonderful to see our brilliant colleagues @lcsleeds.bsky.social being rewarded at the Faculty’s partnership awards this week! Congratulations to all winners and nominees! 🎉💐
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Bandcamp @bandcamp.com · 06/04/2026
Today on Bandcamp Selects: The UK's poet laureate Simon Armitage celebrates the new album from his band L.Y.R. Listen on Bandcamp Radio.
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Bandcamp Radio
Tune in weekly to hear new music and artist interviews.
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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
📣 'Rhetoric, drama and their critics: a symposium in memory of Malcolm Heath, late emeritus Professor of Greek Language and Literature at Leeds' - register now to avoid disappointment! Register here: store.leeds.ac.uk/product-cata... For more information: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/r...
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Rhetoric, Drama and their Critics: A Symposium in Memory of Malcolm Heath, Late Emeritus Professor of Greek Language and Literature at Leeds | University of Leeds
Thursday 21st to Friday 22nd May 2026 The symposium is a celebration of the contribution to Classics of Professor Malcolm Heath.  All activities (apa
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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Very proud to have completed my Confucius certification for intermediate spoken Chinese @universityofleeds.bsky.social I still need lots of practice but am very excited to keep learning this beautiful language 🇨🇳🐼❤️🎉
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Sir Albert Sloman envisioned languages at the heart of the University of Essex. ❗ Now, his legacy is in danger. Sign the petition: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Short-term savings, long-term national loss? When university “financial sustainability and future success” harms UK economic growth and diplomacy. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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University of Leicester to cut film and modern languages courses
A union claims up to 300 students will see offers withdrawn as a result of the decision.
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Languages are falling into a vicious cycle that will be difficult to break. www.timeshighereducation.com/news/uk-job-...
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UK job cuts hit English and modern languages staff hardest
‘Vicious cycle’ of course closures means system ‘gradually losing breadth and depth of expertise’
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Saaleha Iqbal @saalehaiqbal.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Very pleased to be the runner-up in this year’s Postgraduate Essay Prize competition by the Society for French Studies! My essay was on Muslim women in the Old French Crusade Cycle. And many congrats to the winner, Isabel! 🎉 @frenchstudies.bsky.social
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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
‘We’re not teaching them to order baguettes!’ 🥖 Great article about the success that early intervention can have with language learning. #mflmentoring @ucflangs.bsky.social @clairegorrara.bsky.social @wendya-b.bsky.social
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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Very proud of our @lcsleeds.bsky.social @leedsims.bsky.social PhD student @saalehaiqbal.bsky.social for her success in the @frenchstudies.bsky.social PG essay competition! 🎉
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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Very proud of our @lcsleeds.bsky.social @leedsims.bsky.social PhD student @saalehaiqbal.bsky.social for her success in the @frenchstudies.bsky.social PG essay competition! 🎉
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N8 CIR @n8cir.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The UKRI budget for National Security and Defence (NS&D) is increasing. To bring together the strongest possible teams for this call, we are inviting N8 researchers interested in AI for NS&D to a workshop to be held at Newcastle University on 30 March 2026. Register: n8cir.org.uk/events/n8-ci...
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N8 CIR AI for National Security and Defence workshop
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Dr David Rundle @drdavidrundle.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
For those of you who cannot get enough palaeography and all things manuscript: join us next Tuesday, 24th March, 5:30pm for the latest seminar in London's Senate House featuring a stimulating double-bill of excellent young scholars, Clotilde Lemarie and Petra Mijanovic: ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Medieval Manuscripts Seminar
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Did you know that the University of Essex had a waiting list for their British Sign Language course? ❗ It is in danger now! ✍ Sign their petition to urge the Executive Committee to reconsider the large-scale restructuring proposal: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds @lcsleeds.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
The sun is out in Leeds and our wonderful student ambassadors are here to welcome you to our building! Refreshments available throughout the day in LG10. We hope you have a wonderful Offer Holder Day @universityofleeds.bsky.social @lcsleeds.bsky.social! 🌞🎉
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Dr Francis Young @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Good news that the digitised Beowulf manuscript has survived the digital equivalent of the Cottonian Library fire, the British Library cyberattack of 2023
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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
‘Now God speaks my language’. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Inuk clergyman took on the monumental task of creating an Inuktitut Bible
He worked with a team for 34 years to translate both the Old and New Testament, an accomplishment that prompted the response: ‘Now God speaks my language!’
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CNRS @cnrs.fr · 09/03/2026
#Communiqué 🗞️ Une page que l’on croyait définitivement perdue du palimpseste d’Archimède, l’un des manuscrits antiques les plus célèbres au monde, vient d’être identifiée au Musée des Beaux-Arts de Blois, en France, par un chercheur du CNRS. 📜🔎 👉 www.cnrs.fr/fr/presse/un...
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Step up, get involved, make a difference! Election of UCFL Membership Secretary – Spring 2026 More information here: university-council-for-languages.org/2026/03/elec...
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