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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir le colloque annuel de @adeffi.bsky.social, qui aura lieu à UCC les 30 et 31 octobre 2026 ! Vous pouvez trouver plus d'informations sur le colloque, y compris le programme du colloque et comment vous inscrire, ici : www.adeffi.ie/colloques.

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Evelien Geerts @egeertsphd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Some fantastic critical papers so far during PolTec’s “Epidemiological Turn” event - by Patrick ffrench, Evelien Geerts (@egeertsphd.bsky.social), Cian O’Mahony, Oliver Davis (@oliverjdavis.bsky.social), and Órla Murphy (@omurphy.bsky.social). @uccresearch.bsky.social @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social

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Evelien Geerts @egeertsphd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Dr Sinan Richards @maybenansi.bsky.social introducing the Political Technologies “Epidemiological Turn” workshop’s theme & speakers happening @ucc.ie today. @uccresearch.bsky.social @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social @oliverjdavis.bsky.social @uccphilosophy.bsky.social

Sinan Richards presenting at the PolTec workshop

Poster of the PolTec workshop on “The Epidemological Turn”

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

To celebrate la rentrée, we are delighted to announce our Research Seminar series for the new academic year! All welcome, online or in person. You can find more information about it here: www.ucc.ie/en/french/re...

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Evelien Geerts @egeertsphd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Fantastic Political Technologies event on "The Epidemiological Turn" under the auspices of @maybenansi.bsky.social on September the 11th. See: shorturl.at/Y4Ny9 #conspiracy #misinformation #politicalttechnologies @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social @uccphilosophy.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We are delighted to launch our French Language Upskilling Course for Primary School Teachers. This fully funded professional development course is aimed to develop French language skills and boost confidence in the classroom. Find out more here: www.ucc.ie/en/french/co...

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Céire Broderick, Christine Montané, Nikola Tallova and Louise Tormey presented their SATLE funded project 'Enhancing student experience and intercultural competence through community-based learning' at the @schoolofllc.bsky.social Teaching and Learning event at UCC on May 14th.

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Fantastic to have our wonderful colleague Dr Caroline Williamson Sinalo represent the department at the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences Research Showcase today!

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Movement workshop The event is part of a SATLE funded project bringing together asylum seekers and UCC students of French, Spanish and Migration. The intercultural workshop encouraged participants to express themselves through music, movement and dance.

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Brilliant to see our former colleague Prof Patrick O’Donovan feature on the Talking History podcast on @newstalkfm.bsky.social, with Patrick Geoghegan and @maxmcguinness.bsky.social. @langslitscultures.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social @uksdn.bsky.social www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🎨 Stories to Create, Collaging Workshop The event is part of a SATLE funded project bringing together asylum seekers and UCC students of French, Spanish and Migration. This workshop explored ‘spring’ through collage-making. Participants worked in groups to produce two collective collages.

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The Department of French at University College Cork will welcome the chance to support suitably qualified candidates wishing to apply for the upcoming Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA) with UCC as host organisation (call opening 9 April). For more information see below:

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of celebrating the academic achievements of some of our wonderful students during the inaugural @schoolofllc.bsky.social Academic Achievement Awards. Congratulations to Niamh Toolen, Sophie Peare, and Damian Groza!

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Congratulations to colleagues in the Department of French and our wider School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at University College Cork on this great result in the QS global rankings 2026!

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

On Friday, our students Sophie Peare and Cathal Whooley went to Dublin to represent UCC in the final deliberation of the ‘Choix Goncourt des Étudiants’. Congratulations to Sophie and Cathal!

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Maybe: Sinan @maybenansi.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

So excited to be welcoming Joanne! Feel free to join us online or in person

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Make sure to check out our @schoolofllc.bsky.social book fair, happening today! 📍ORB, first floor in the French and Italian social area

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Our next research seminar will be by Dr Joanne Brueton on Thursday 19 March, 5pm (UCC’s ORB 1,24 and online). Joanne’s paper is entitled ‘Chamoiseau’s Palimpsests: On the odds and ends of the canon’ See here for more info and link to join: www.ucc.ie/en/french/ne...

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‘Chamoiseau’s Palimpsests: On the odds and ends of the canon’ | Research seminar | University College Cork

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Dónal Hassett @donalh.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

What a day that was and what a time it was when we had Roxanne in @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social as SFS International Fellow. So many cool events from podcasting workshops to film screenings, feminist book talks, poster collages and seminars on nuclear testing. And a little tourism too.

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Laura Kennedy @laurapkennedy.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Happening today!

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

On 14 February, colleagues hosted Stories to Grow, a community workshop, in collaboration with the charity Brij. The event is part of a collaborative project - led by Christine Montané and Céire Broderick - bringing together asylum seekers and UCC students of French, Spanish and Migration.

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Join our webinar on Monday 9 March 2026, 1-2pm, to explore postgraduate study in Languages, Literatures and Cultures at UCC. More information, and the link to join, can be found here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/de9ee1...

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Cecilia Benaglia, from University of Limerick, to our research seminar this morning! Cecilia’s paper is on feminist representations of space and mobility in Michèle Causse’s work

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Oliver Davis @oliverjdavis.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Research Master’s scholarship in French available at UCC for 2026-7, covering fees and a contribution to maintenance. Please get in touch with any queries. @francemodern.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social @adeffi.bsky.social @frenchstudies.bsky.social

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Laura Kennedy @laurapkennedy.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Fantastic opportunity to join our research community!

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

‼️ MRes Scholarship opportunity ‼️ UCC’s Department of French will award one Research Master’s scholarship for academic year 2026-7. This scholarship is designed to help one exceptional applicant intending to pursue a career in the discipline For more information, see: www.ucc.ie/en/french/po...

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MRes scholarship | University College Cork

Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

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Laura Kennedy @laurapkennedy.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Our deadline for abstracts for the SFPS Postgraduate and ECR study day, happening on 12th June at @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social, is Monday - make sure to send in your proposals!

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Join us next week for the next intervention in our research seminar series from Dr Cecilia Benaglia! 🗓️: Tuesday 3rd March, 11am 📍: 1:24, UCC O’Rahilly Building and online via Teams More information and the Teams link can be found here: www.ucc.ie/en/french/ne...

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“Elles sont en merritoire” : Feminist Representations of Space and Mobility in Michèle Causse’s Work | Research Seminar | University College Cork

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Oliver Davis @oliverjdavis.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Fantastic to hear from these high-flying recent graduates of ours in French at UCC. Inspiring talks from inspiring individuals! Thanks to all three!

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Dónal Hassett @donalh.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

As accomplished as they are nice. Great to see these lovely students return to what remains a lovely and brilliant department.

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

What a pleasure to welcome back some of our UCC graduates of French who are now pursuing exciting careers in diverse fields. Thanks to Imasha, Kevin, and Siobhán for sharing their post-UCC journeys with us. A testimony to the many career pathways available to UCC students of French!

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Evelien Geerts @egeertsphd.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Another thought-provoking UCC Political Technologies series talk earlier today, this time by Dr @felixtreguer.bsky.social. Merci! Check out the cluster’s website (shorturl.at/00PDZ) for more info & upcoming seminars. @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social @oliverjdavis.bsky.social @maybenansi.bsky.social

Picture of some presentation slides as part of the PolTec seminar series

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

There is still plenty of time to send in your abstracts for the @sfps.bsky.social PG and ECR study day, happening Friday 12th June at UCC! Deadline for proposals is 2nd March!

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Oliver Davis @oliverjdavis.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Great to see this magnificent special issue published on criminal barrister turned writer Constance Debré, one of the most incisive and uncompromising new queer voices in French contemporary literature. Congratulations to guest-editor @airelleamedro.bsky.social and to all of the authors featured!

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

We are delighted to welcome back to the department two recent UCC French graduates to hear about their transition from UCC to the world of work! All students of French are welcome and encouraged to attend. 🗓️ Friday 13th Feb, 1-2pm 📍Kane building, G19

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Oliver Davis @oliverjdavis.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

@frenchdeptucc.bsky.social research seminar in conjunction with the Political Technologies group, Tues 10th Feb, 4-5pm Irish time, online. Teams link on this page: www.ucc.ie/en/casilac/r... Please join us! @egeertsphd.bsky.social @maybenansi.bsky.social

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We are now on LinkedIn - make sure to give us a follow!

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Oliver Davis @oliverjdavis.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Amazing opportunity to undertake funded PhD study for graduates of National University of Ireland institutions. A special focus on French Studies too this year! Please get in touch to discuss if you are considering applying through UCC. www.ucc.ie/en/french/re... @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social

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NUI Travelling Doctoral Scholarships | University College Cork

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Oliver Davis @oliverjdavis.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

The Political Technologies research cluster and Department of French will welcome Professor Didier Bigo to UCC on Tues 27 January. Join us in person or online! Links here: www.ucc.ie/en/casilac/r... @uccresearch.bsky.social @egeertsphd.bsky.social @maybenansi.bsky.social @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social

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French Dept UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

We look forward to welcoming early career scholars of francophone postcolonial studies to our campus in June! Make sure to send in your abstracts! @sfps.bsky.social @sfhs.bsky.social @frenchstudies.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social @afcork.bsky.social @adeffi.bsky.social

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Laura Kennedy @laurapkennedy.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Delighted to share the CFP for the Society for Francophone Postcolonial Studies Postgraduate and ECR Study Day, happening on Friday 12th June at @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social. This year we are also opening the call up to final-year UG students and MA students. Please share widely!

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Laura Kennedy @laurapkennedy.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

@frenchdeptucc.bsky.social (past and present) reunion at #SFPS25 !!

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Laura Kennedy @laurapkennedy.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

And we’re off! @maybenansi.bsky.social kicking off #SFPS2025 with a brilliant keynote on Fanon on the trigger of disenclosure

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Society for Francophone Postcolonial Studies @sfps.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Our amazing conference organizer for #SFPS25!

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Laura Kennedy @laurapkennedy.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Ready to go for our annual SFPS conference, on Fanon at 100! Really looking forward to catching up with colleagues, meeting new ones, and hearing so many wonderful interventions, particularly keynote paper from my @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social colleague @maybenansi.bsky.social #SFPS2025

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Maybe: Sinan @maybenansi.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

@oliverjdavis.bsky.social delivers a terrific paper at Social Pathologies conference at UCC @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social

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Oliver Davis @oliverjdavis.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

super paper by @maybenansi.bsky.social on Tosquelles and Fanon at the Social Pathologies conference @ucc.ie @frenchdeptucc.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social

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