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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

You’re back! Nothing beats the hustle and bustle of welcome week. It was lovely to meet our new cohort of Modern language students this morning! Can’t wait to specifically welcome the new Germanisten on Friday!

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We are so excited to welcome our new students to the German Department next week! And our German language team met up with @swanseauni.bsky.social German language team to plan something special. Thank you @daad-uk-ireland.bsky.social for the support!

German language teachers from the university of Bristol and Swansea sitting around a table filled with little treasure chests, a padlock, a riddle and other materials.

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

There is no party like a DACHL launch party! Yesterday the 2026 edition of our German student magazine, produced by our students for our students and entirely in German, was revealed! The editorial team has produced a truly impressive edition. Read it here: dachl.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2026/03/11/d...

students from the German department at the University of Bristol are celebrating with pizza.

three students from the German department hold up their copies of the student magazine "DACHL" which they have produced as part of the editorial tea,.

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

on the last day of #ShoutOutForGerman a shout out to all the amazing teachers who teach German! If you would like us to come and talk to your students like our colleague Mandy did today in London, let us know!

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Another highlight last term was the annual "Year Abroad on Stage" where students from across the School of Modern Languages get to reflect on their experiences on the year abroad and turn it into a sketch show. The German contribution focussed heavily on Deutsche Bahn. #ShoutOutForGerman

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Our fantastic Bristol German Society has created a Family Scheme which connects students across different year groups. The "families" had meals together and plans are afoot for a family scavenger hunt in TB2. A great way for students across cohorts to get to know each! #ShoutOutForGerman

University of Bristol German society members enjoying a social gathering in a pub

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

On October 2nd our colleagues Mark and Ruth organised an event to reflect on 35 years of German unity. It was wonderful to get the Bristol-Hannover and Bristol Anglo-German societies together and mix with our students. #ShoutOutForGerman

Two colleagues from the German department at University of Bristol talking to a room full of people.

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

We couldn't agree more with Sascha! And even if you missed out learning German at school, you can still pick it up later in life, for example during your studies as a degree (from scratch, even!) or in one of the language centre courses! #ShoutOutForGerman

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Translation goes esports! Human vs Machine live translation slams pit professional linguists against large language models. Our colleague Christophe Fricker runs them across the country. Join him in Warwick on 4 March for the next one. Details to follow! #ShoutOutForGerman

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

It's #ShoutOutForGerman week! We are in the wonderful position here at Bristol to use, teach and research German culture and language every day. So, this week, we’ll shout out all the wonderful things that have happened last term! First up, our wonderful “Weihnachtsbastelnachmittag” in December!

Staff and students at Bristol University engaged in Christmas themed arts and crafts session.

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We are already excited! Mandy Poetzsch, our Language Director for German, will discuss why language learning is still relevant in times of AI.

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

It’s Welcome Week in the School of Modern Languages and we are truly delighted to welcome our incoming first year students studying German with us! And yes, the German Department is on Bluesky! Join and follow us here for all our news and community events!!

Dr Steffan Davies stands in front of a PowerPoint outlining community events in the German Department at Bristol

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Welcome (back) to all our brand new students and returning students. We look very much forward to meeting our new first first year students this Friday during our welcome talk. We have reserved the seats below for you 😃

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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

The British-German Association does outstanding work fostering ever closer ties between the UK and Germany. I'm delighted to support them and am grateful for all their hard work! 🇩🇪🤝🇬🇧

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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I'm Susanne Baumann - Germany's new Ambassador to the UK and I'm delighted to be back in London, where I started my diplomatic career. I and my colleagues in London and Berlin are now looking forward to implementing the Kensington Treaty, the historic 🇬🇧🇩🇪 friendship treaty.

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Associazione Italiana di Germanistica @germanistica.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

L' #AIG è ora anche su Bluesky! Folgen Sie uns für Neuigkeiten zu Veranstaltungen, Publikationen und Initiativen im Bereich der #Germanistik in Italien – und darüber hinaus! We're here to connect scholars, share resources, and foster dialogue across disciplines and borders! #germanstudies 🖤 ❤️ 💛

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Christian Rau @christianrau.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Pretty happy to announce the forthcoming Special Issue of German Politics and Society about the meanings of "Heimat" in East Germany since the 1990s, which I co-edited with @jschuetz.bsky.social. See what you can expect 👇

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

It was wonderful to welcome so many prospective students to the German stand at today’s Open Day in the School of Modern Languages at the University of Bristol! It’s always so inspiring to hear all about your passion for studying German at university! #German #ModernLanguages #ShoutOutForGerman

Two student representatives and one colleague in the department of German stand in front of a banner stating “University of Bristol, Department of German, School of Modern Languages”.

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Oxford German Network @oxfordgermannet.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

We are delighted to announce the launch of this year’s 'A German Classic', our annual essay competition for sixth-form students run by the Oxford German Network. This year, we invite students to engage with Rainer Maria Rilke's New Poems (Neue Gedichte). www.ogn.ox.ac.uk/files/2025_r...

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

We’re absolutely delighted that the German Department at the University of Bristol has been ranked 4th in the United Kingdom in the 2026 Complete University Guide, with a score of 94%! #German #ModernLanguages

A screenshot of a league table, showing the German Department at the University of Bristol in 4th place in the UK. To the left a green arrow indicates the department has climbed one space, and to the right the overall score of 94% is shown.

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French at Bristol @frenchatbristol.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

We are thrilled that Susan Harrow has been appointed Deputy Chair of the Modern Languages & Linguistics Sub-Panel in REF 2029. Susan writes: 'At this challenging time for the UK humanities, it is more important than ever to champion research across the full spectrum of our dynamic disciplines.'

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Appointments made to lead REF 2029’s 34 Sub-Panels – REF 2029

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French at Bristol @frenchatbristol.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

We are pleased to announce that Susan Harrow, Professor of French at the University of Bristol, is the new General Editor of Legenda. Legenda is the MHRA’s book imprint for new research in the Humanities with titles ranging from medieval texts to contemporary cinema. www.mhra.org.uk/news/2025/05...

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Susan Harrow becomes General Editor of Legenda

Susan Harrow, Professor of French at the University of Bristol, succeeds Jonathan Long as the new General Editor of Legenda.

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

We are truly delighted that the 20-year anniversary edition of the historical sociolinguistics network conference is taking place at the University of Bristol from 21 to 23 May 2025. It’s being run by our own Dr Anna Havinga (German) and Dr James Hawkey (Hipla) #HiSoN hison2025.blogs.bristol.ac.uk

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Bristol University Library @bristolunilib.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Did you know that UoB students and staff can listen to audiobooks and read eBooks for free with the Libby App? Just select 'sign in via your library card' and login with your university email and password. www.bristol.ac.uk/library/bris...

A selection of book covers from fiction books available on the Libby app

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Arts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

'Shockingly timely, this enticing, original and wonderfully researched book contributes to some of the most pressing debates of our time' Congratulations to Dr @amycking.bsky.social who won the American Association for Italian Studies First Book Prize for The Politics of Sacrifice 🔗 bit.ly/3GLSuHj

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UoBris Centre for Environmental Humanities @uobrisceh.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

📣 The draft programme for our Environmental Humanities Summer School has landed and we're so excited to share it with you: bit.ly/4miqI5k ✨ There's still time to apply but you'll need to get your skates on as the deadline is the 25th of May. More details here: bit.ly/4j3sAfi ✨

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French at Bristol @frenchatbristol.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Congratulations to our colleague Prof. Bradley Stephens who delivered a superb Inaugural Lecture, 'Victor Hugo and the Making of Masculinity'. Bradley was introduced by @susanharrow.bsky.social, Ashley Watkins Chair of French, Head of French. What a wonderful evening celebrating Bradley🥂

Prof Susan Harrow introducing Prof Bradley Stephens for his inaugural lecture; lecture theatre, University of Bristol

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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 24/03/2025

We asked you to #ShoutOutForGerman, and you delivered! Thank you to everyone who took part - especially to all the German teachers and pupils across the UK! It was wonderful seeing such an outpouring of joy and enthusiasm for the German language. DANKE! 🖤❤️💛

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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

If anyone was in any doubt that learning German is fun, they should check out #ShoutOutForGerman! Thank you to everyone who took part in the campaign last week for highlighting the joys, benefits & importance of language learning. We'll continue making the case for German in the UK.

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

It was lovely to meet so many offer holders for #German at yesterday‘s #OpenDay in the School of Modern Languages at Bristol! Having the chance to talk with you all about your excitement for learning German was the perfect end to all the #ShoutOutForGerman activities across the country last week!

A photo of the exterior of 21 Woodland Road, Bristol, which houses the German Department at the university

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Many thanks to the German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de, the German Academic Exchange Service @daadworldwide.bsky.social, & the Goethe Institut UK @goethe-institut-uk.bsky.social for all their work putting the #ShoutOutForGerman campaign together! Bristol German are very proud to have played a part!

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

As #GermanWeek and the #ShoutOutForGerman campaign draw to a close for this year, let’s keep in mind Timothy Garton Ash‘s words! German: „a beautiful, rich & useful language“. The truth of this has been on display all week. Check out the hashtag #ShoutOutForGerman for all the inspiring stories!

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Town twinning is such an important motor of international collaboration and has a long and fascinating history, as well as a still very active present! We are very lucky in Bristol to have such an active link with #Hannover, one from which our students also benefit hugely! #ShoutOutForGerman

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MFL-Swavesey @mfl-swavesey.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

This week has seen the national #ShoutOutForGerman event celebrated across the UK and Swavesey VC Germanists have enjoyed taking part. Yr 8 enjoyed a 'Berlin and Graffiti' workshop and took part in a live event with Goethe Institut. They learned a new song and took part in a live sing along!

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

There are staff members in the German Department here at Bristol that were, like @corinnepainter.bsky.social, equally inspired by the #ChaletSchool series! A small research project in the offing, perhaps?! #ShoutOutForGerman

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Great to see this new research in German Linguistics by @zarafahim15.bsky.social! Looking forward to hearing more! #ShoutOutForGerman

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Have you been inspired by #GermanWeek and #ShoutOutForGerman? Then stay connected by taking part each week in the #GermanLinksQuiz of the British-German Association @britgerassoc.bsky.social!

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Christiane Hullmann @germancgedinburgh.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Great day at @larberthigh.bsky.social with the Goethe-Institut Glasgow to speak about the importance of learning German & the opportunities it brings for future studies & careers!Fantastic to see how many pupils have chosen German as a foreign language & the joy it brings to them! #ShoutOutForGerman

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German Embassy London @uk.diplo.de · 21/03/2025

Dan and Tom at BMW Group Plant Swindon are proving how learning German can open doors – both in their careers and personal lives! 🚀 #ShoutOutForGerman

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Dr Hugo Fagandini @sonetlumiere.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

As #ShoutOutForGerman week draws to a close, I thought I'd share a mini 🧵 on what studying German has done for me, particularly in recent years.

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ALT: a man wearing a hat and a necklace points to the word deutschland

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Dr. Molly Harrabin @mharrabin.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Friday 21st: My final #ShoutOutForGerman goes to @warwick-smlc.bsky.social especially the German section, who have supported me from UG-PhD. Without the expertise, community & encouragement I found at Warwick, I would never have developed such a passion for German language & culture!

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Taylor Institution Library (Taylorian) @tayoxford.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Let’s have another #ShoutOutForGerman! We put our heads together in the library team, and here are our memorable personal experiences with German and German-speaking countries. 👇🧵

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

It’s Friday night, so what could be better than an Austrian music mixtape to see in the weekend! Listen along and celebrate the end of #GermanWeek and this year’s #ShoutOutForGerman campaign! Many thanks to the @austriainuk.bsky.social team! #Feierabend

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

It was such an honour to welcome the German Ambassador & colleagues from the German Embassy to the Bristol German Department yesterday - just one stop on the Ambassador’s tour to #ShoutOutForGerman across the region! We are so proud of our students for showcasing everything that German can unlock!

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

As @mharrabin.bsky.social says, at the heart of researching & teaching #GermanStudies at universities is the strength of our networks, which stretch around the world, bringing colleagues of all career stages, students & the public together to shape German Studies for the better! #ShoutOutForGerman

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Do follow #ShoutOutForGerman this week. It’s so heartening to hear all these wonderful stories about #German and #MFL teachers and their incredible impact!

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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

This is such a lovely thread on all the diverse and life changing outcomes that learning German, studying German, working with German, and living in Germany, can lead to. It’s been wonderful to see so many people taking part in #ShoutOutForGerman this week!

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