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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
An evening of music, art and creative writing, and a journey into the Inferno as you’ve never seen it before, with a special guest: the world-renowned composer @cassidycomposer.bsky.social. Booking via Eventbrite is required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dantes-inf...
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our #ucdslcl Research Seminar Series is kicking off this afternoon with a talk by Ben Scott (CY Cergy Paris) on 'The politics of work-centred documentary in 21st century France: from pre-production to reception'. All events: www.ucd.ie/slcl/researc...
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
25 March two-part event at UCD: 16:00–17:00 (hybrid) Talk by Dr Chong Liu 18:00–21:00 Screening of The Hunting Ground (2015) + discussion. Register for both events or attend either the talk or screening separately: bit.ly/47dxRxV
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
French and Francophone Studies at @ucddublin.bsky.social is seeking a Language Assistant in French on a temporary appointment (until 31 May 2026). Apply by 6th November: www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/ ➡️ Under Vacancy Area: select ALL ➡️ Under UCD School/Unit: choose Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Congratulations to Mara Josi on the publication of the Italian translation of her monograph 'Rome, 16 October 1943: History, Memory, Literature' The new edition, incl a new Introduction, was launched last week in Italy. To mark the occasion, an article appeared in the national newspaper Novecento.
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
#UCDSLCL French and Francophone Studies Research Seminar 👇 Join the conversation between Prof Michael Brophy and acclaimed French novelist and essayist Philippe Forest this afternoon, 16th October at 5pm in D301, Newman Building.
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Celebrate the 25th Week of the Italian Language in the World! Join Italian at UCD for a special double event featuring Italian musician & author Giulio Pantalei. 📖 Book Launch | Tuesday, 14 October at 6:30 PM | IIC Dublino 🎵 Songs & Stories | Wednesday, 15 October at 11 AM | UCD Quinn, Room 116
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
We are excited to announce Metamorphosis, a giant installation by Spanish artist Olga Diego, opening 6th October at UCD's Newman Building. On view until 10th October, it’s an immersive, participatory sculpture highlighting plastic pollution + sustainability. More info: www.ucd.ie/slcl/newsand...
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
The first talk of the 2025/26 Italian Seminar Series takes place today at 5pm in D301, Newman Building, UCD, and online via Zoom. 👉 Find out more and access the online link here: www.ucd.ie/slcl/newsand...
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Deutschlandfunk Kultur recently devoted a 13-minute segment to the new anthology "Die ganze Geschichte fasse ich an der Hand": Literatur und Kunst zur Einwanderung ins Nachkriegsdeutschland - with a spotlight on the contribution by @joetwist.bsky.social. You can listen here: bit.ly/4luau7D
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
We are delighted to announce a new funding opportunity available to prospective PhD students starting in the academic year 25/26. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must first receive a full offer to our PhD programme. All scholarship Terms & Conditions: bit.ly/SLCLFeeWaive...
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Learn more about the MA in Languages and Image Studies: hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_M...
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Apply now for the UCD MA Languages Scholarship – open to students starting the MA in Languages and Image Studies this September 2025 at @ucddublin.bsky.social! This is your chance to dive into an exciting, interdisciplinary programme and get financial support through #ucdslcl.
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
The UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics is currently recruiting for two positions: 👉Language Assistant in German (3-year post) 👉Language Assistant in Italian Studies (temporary specified-purpose post until approximately 29 May 2026) Apply now: www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jo...
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
#UCDSLCL and the Alliance Française de Dublin are delighted to welcome Professor Anne Cheng (Collège de France, Paris) to @ucddublin.bsky.social. Event details below. No booking required – all are welcome!
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
The English Conversation Classes project won in the One UCD category! Started by Síofra Pierse & Charlie Stone, this initiative offers twice-weekly English lessons to UCD cleaning staff👏
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Derval Conroy was recognised in the External Engagement category for the introduction and coordination of Language Support Workshops & Bootcamps for Leaving Cert students in French, Spanish, Italian & German 👏
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
To mark World Book Day | Día del Libro, the #UCDSLCL Spanish Department is hosting a special literary event in the UCD Village. 📅 23rd April 2025 📍 UCD Village 🕒 5pm The celebration is open to everyone – come along and join us! #worldbookday #diadellibro 🔗 www.ucd.ie/slcl/newsand...
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
We are pleased to share the news that @maikanguyen.bsky.social successfully passed her VIVA 🎓 Her thesis, titled "Writing Home: Haiti and Vietnam in the Autofiction of Dany Laferrière and Anna Moï," was completed under the supervision of Prof Mary Gallagher. Congratulations! 👏
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Full house at Trapdoor@UCD for this year's Arts & Humanities College Lecture! Renowned journalist, author, and Irish Times contributor Lara Marlowe captivated the audience with her powerful and poignant talk on 'Ukraine’s Quest to Join the West'.
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
📣 Calling all Career Guidance Counsellors! You're invited to the "Languages at UCD!" event on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, organised by UCD Languages for Life and supported by Languages Connect. Register now: bit.ly/GC25SLCL
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
The UCD Italian Society is welcoming Professor Paolo Acquaviva for a special talk on "Language and Identity." Join the talk in Theatre N1, Newman, on Monday, 31st March at 3pm.
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
We've had an incredible week of events, featuring the opening of 'Dante’s Inferno Reloaded' at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, a thought-provoking discussion with French writer and politician Azouz Begag, and a visit from Quebec poet Catherine Morency to #ucdslcl.
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Join us for a conversation with Catherine Morency at #ucdslcl. All welcome. Free event - no registration.
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Dante’s Inferno Reloaded – an exhibition celebrating #Dantedì2025 at the IIC Dublino! 🌟 Featuring works by #ucdslcl students and a short one-act play. Composer @cassidycomposer.bsky.social will talk about his latest work: 'Dante: From Inferno to Paradise' Register: www.ucd.ie/slcl/newsand...
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Ever thought about learning Portuguese? Now’s your chance! 😀 On Saturday, 5th April 2025 #ucdslcl welcomes Transition Year, 5th Year and Leaving Certificate students curious about studying Portuguese to University College Dublin. 👉 Register now, places are FREE, but limited: bit.ly/4bT9SVP
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Another great achievement for UCD! Last Friday, four of our French students took part in the newly revived French-language debates (joutes oratoires) organized by @adeffi.bsky.social. We’re thrilled to share that first-year students Neasa & Eimear won the novice-level competition—congratulations 🥳
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Last week's event 'Camões: Echoes and Legacies' drew a full house @ucddublin.bsky.social. A special thanks to our invited speakers Carlos Bobone and Simon Park. The event closed with verses by Camões read by current Portuguese students and a wine reception sponsored by the Portuguese Embassy.
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Writer, politician, researcher, French of Algerian origin, Azouz Begag will talk about his varied career and take questions from the audience. Discussion in French and English Date: 27 March 2025, 1pm Location: L143, Sutherland School of Law, @ucddublin.bsky.social Register: bit.ly/4ipIBMG
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
🌈 Celebrate LGBTI+ History Month with @ucddublin.bsky.social College of Arts & Humanities! 🌈 Join us for a warm and welcoming gathering with coffee, tea, and delicious cupcakes at 11 AM in the Rosemarie Mulcahy Seminar Room (Newman Building). #rainbowweek #LGBTIHistoryMonth
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
#UCDSLCL is delighted to once again collaborate with the 'Embaixada de Portugal em Dublin' in organizing a special event celebrating the life and works of one of Portugal’s most esteemed writers ✒️ Find out more and register online on Eventbrite: bit.ly/3EI4xnU
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
This evening, the #UCDSLCL German debate team will go head-to-head with @tcddublin.bsky.social, striving for its 4th consecutive victory 😎 This year’s debate will tackle the question: Macht das Internet uns kreativer? Best of luck! 🍀 @daadworldwide.bsky.social @germanyinirl.bsky.social
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Delighted to have welcomed 35 students of French & Spanish to #ucdslcl for the first of our 11 'Languages for Life' Leaving Cert workshops, supported by UCD Access and Lifelong Learning, on Saturday last! Warm thanks to our wonderful final-year tutors, Aoife, Leo, Aoife and Giorgio.
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Thresholds of Knowledge roundtable discussion: "Threshold as a Space of Encounter." A special congratulations to Dr. Jeanne Riou and Prof. Michael Brophy for organizing such a fantastic and thought-provoking event.
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Congratulations to our MA Linguistics and MALI Graduates! A special shoutout to the first-ever cohort of MALI students—we were thrilled to celebrate this milestone with you this December! Wishing all of our graduates the very best as they embark on the next chapter of their journey. Well done! 👏
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UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics @ucdslcl.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Join us for the Thresholds of Knowledge roundtable discussion "Threshold as a Space of Encounter". 🗓️ Thursday, 5 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 2-4pm (Teas & coffees from 1:30pm) 📍 Venue: D301, Newman Building, UCD Register now: bit.ly/4i7EOEp
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