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We teach and research Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hispanic, Japanese, Italian and Russian languages and cultures. We are a World Top 70 language department (QS). https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/modern-languages-cultures/
Considering Postgraduate Study? In addition to MLAC’s four flagship MAs—Translation; Visual Culture; Languages, Literatures and Cultures; and TEASOL and Applied Linguistics—students can now customise their learning through a wide range of Elective Modules. www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
There's still time to apply for the Helen Sharp Scholarship in Modern Languages at Durham University. £4,000 for each of your 4 years with us. Deadline 26 March. @languagesdurham.bsky.social @durham.ac.uk #transformativehumanities. tinyurl.com/3ybmxutw
Conference: “World Literature and Epigenetics: Women Narrating Transgenerational Trauma” – 27 March 2026 - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
New publication by Professor Luke Sunderland explores new horizons in medieval French and Occitan studies - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Professor Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze to deliver Wheeler Distinguished Annual Lecture at the University of Bristol - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Marie Darrieussecq at Collected Books - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Co-edited by our very own @drfijohnstone.bsky.social This landmark multi-format volume contains 29 contributions from more than 40 artists, art historians, and scholars in a range of countries, and spans artworks from the sixteenth century to the present day 🖼️ www.durham.ac.uk/research/ins...
Japanese Film Festival comes to Durham for the first time - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Participate in a Horizon Europe Study on Food, Culture and the Future - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Dr Polly Dickson on BBC Radio 4 and the Art of Doodling - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Major American Prize Awarded to Dr Lorenzo Dell’Oso for Groundbreaking Dante Monograph - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
MLAC Announces Publication of Prof Santiago Fouz Hernández’s The Films of Bigas Luna - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... @santiagofunes.bsky.social
Dr Dominique Carlini Versini Contributes to Positionalities Podcast Episode on Feminist Filmmaking and French Horror - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
🎓 Final year? Stay with the University of the Year!
Join Progress to Postgrad on 12 Nov to explore courses, careers & funding — and maybe even get a provisional offer on the day 💜 👉 Book now: durhamuni.eventsair.com/progress-to-...
Towards a Dance Commons: Exploring Inclusion and Community through Movement - 12-13/11 www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
🎓 Discover Durham Tours – October Half Term 2025
Prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students are invited to join Discover Durham Tours* on 27, 28, and 31 October 2025.
📌 Register and find more details here: durhamuni.eventsair.com/2025-discove...
🍁 Durham alumna Mia Ainsley (Italian & Spanish) shares her favourite autumnal things to do in Durham. Read more: durham-student.org/autumnal-thi...
SO much enjoyed last night's screening of WE WERE HERE: The Untold History of Black Africans in the Renaissance. Fred Kudjo Kuwornu is an incredibly talented filmmaker. Stunningly lovely music, as well! Thanks very much to @languagesdurham.bsky.social for making this event happen.
Recipes and Gastronomy as Cultural Heritage: Meaning, Methodology, and Media22–25 October 2025 | University of Gastronomic Sciences, Pollenzo, Italy - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Professor Tom Wynn Inspires Students at City of London School for Girls - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Dr Dario Lolli on the Jury of the Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Durham’s Prof Santiago Fouz Hernández hosted a Q&A with filmmaker Borja Cobeaga after Breaking Walls (2025) at the gala launch of the 12th Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival.
Dr Alexis Radisoglou to Deliver Keynote lecture for the launch of New Research Centre at University of Bristol - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
MLaC CARES: In solidarity with people across the globe who have experienced breast cancer. A short video from Abir Hamdar’s Hair Talk installation, capturing a moment in a Lebanese woman’s cancer recovery, part of her Performing Arab Cancer project. - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Living Texts Seminar: Dr Amaleena Damlé in Conversation with Priya Hein - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Dr Rosi Song brings the legacy of Gaspar Cassadó to international audiences - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
We Were Here: The Black Renaissance Uncovered – Screening & Conversation with Filmmaker www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Durham project shortlisted for QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025 - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Durham Scholar to Explore Catalan Culinary Identity at UMass Amherst - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
“‘Uyun Teta: Blindness, Sightedness and the Stories In-Between” — New Essay by Abir Hamdar in the journal Medical Humanities www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...