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Catriona Seth
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18th-century cultural history, French literature, art etc. Currently Marshal Foch Professor of French Literature, University of Oxford/All Souls College

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Catriona Jane Seth, FBA is a British scholar of French literature and the history of ideas. Since 2015, she has been Marshal Foch Professor of French Literature at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. .. more

Political science 39%
Philosophy 16%
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Catriona Seth @catrionaseth.bsky.social · 16h
Come and see if graduate study @OxfordModLangs @OxHumanities might be for you!
www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk/news/2025/11...
Online Modern Languages Graduate Open Day
Medieval and Modern Languages Graduate Open Day Online Wednesday 19 November, 5-6pm Oxford's Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages will be holding an online Graduate Open Day via Microsoft Teams fo...
www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk

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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 18h
You might have heard that the University of Nottingham plans to suspend all languages courses. This is very disappointing and heartbreaking.

Here you can find their petition aimed at protecting Modern Languages at Nottingham. You can show your support by signing it.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
Sign the Petition
Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!
www.change.org

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 21h
Coverage in the Times today of our concerns about what the curriculum review might mean for language learning
www.thetimes.com/article/2e6b...
Bridget Phillipson’s reforms ‘the death blow to learning languages’
Experts line up to criticise the education secretary’s changes to school assessment measures and the scrapping of Ebaccs
www.thetimes.com

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 1d
The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it

We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 2d
Such a key point about cutting back on language provision - it’s not good for science and it’s not good for growth
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Max Hegarty, who is studying aerospace engineering, said the proposals also affect students on other courses. He has taken modules in German, and said this enabled him to do an internship in Germany. "So much of our European engineering is based in Germany," he said. "While a lot of people are willing to learn English, not returning that effort to them is not great for that collaboration, for that international co-operation that we need. "Cutting funding for modern languages courses serves only to paralyse our growth as a country."

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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · 2d
We have a lot of collective expertise across our subject associations with navigating change and developing sustainable and workable programmes in our disciplines. Please reach out at contact@ucflangs.com or contact me and @theapitman.bsky.social for @artsandhums.bsky.social to find out more

Reposted by Margot C. Finn, James Connelly, Catriona Seth

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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · 2d
We all know the difficulty the HE sector is in. But let’s work together to come up with solutions. The nuclear option damages our students & the reputation of our institutions. @ucflangs.bsky.social & @artsandhums.bsky.social
are supporting colleagues www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Nottingham students fight 'insane' cull of courses
Traitors composer Sam Watts is among those against plans to cut University of Nottingham courses.
www.bbc.co.uk

Reposted by Greg Walker, Laura Bradley, Catriona Seth

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Arts and Humanities Alliance @artsandhums.bsky.social · 2d
Excellent article here. Our students are our greatest advocates. Counter proposals will be put forward, and we are supporting colleagues in Music, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies at Nottingham with their campaigns www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Nottingham students fight 'insane' cull of courses
Traitors composer Sam Watts is among those against plans to cut University of Nottingham courses.
www.bbc.co.uk

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Richard Ovenden @richove.bsky.social · 2d
The most incredible library in the world, @bodleian.ox.ac.uk opened to OTD 1602, through the energy, money & commitment of Sir Thomas Bodley. It began with 5k books, & now more than 22m, with 2m+reader visits a year, & multi-million online users across the globe. Privilged to be its 25th librarian!

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Catriona Seth @catrionaseth.bsky.social · 3d
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Sign the Petition
Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!
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Reposted by Lesley A. Hall, Margot C. Finn, Catriona Seth

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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 3d
The University of Nottingham has announced the suspension of all Modern Languages and Cultures (MLC) programmes from September 2026.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Reposted by Joanna Bourke, Lesley A. Hall, Margot C. Finn , and 4 more

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Illuminations @illuminations.bsky.social · 3d
WAC wrong-headedness
(that's the BBC Written Archives Centre)

I've brought together the key links for the campaign against the changes which now make independent and exploratory research at WAC impossible - and why this matters.

www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk/wac-wrong-he...
WAC wrong-headedness - Illuminations
John Wyver writes: Some of you will know that I have been very involved over the past months with attempts to reverse the wrong-headed changes to access at the BBC Written Archives Centre (above, with...
www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 3d
Amazon has launched a new AI-driven translation service, Kindle Translate, for Kindle Direct Publishing authors 👇 #BookSky
Amazon launches AI translation service for indie authors
ebx.sh

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Helen Gittos @helengittos.bsky.social · 4d
... and Leicester... Languages, History...
It's so easy to destroy, so hard to create. So much talent. So many lives.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Leicester to consult on redundancies
University bosses are also planning to stop a number of courses.
www.bbc.co.uk

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Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · 4d
Awful news - co-supervised at Nottingham for my PhD & it was such a fantastic and vibrant department.

BBC News - Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk

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Patrick McGuinness @padrig.bsky.social · 4d
Nottingham has one of the most vibrant and forward-looking departments of modern languages around. Music too. To cut them like this, leaving no chance for future rebuilding, is educational vandalism.

tinyurl.com/yr65mjkx
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
tinyurl.com

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 4d
'Music and modern foreign languages degrees are among courses being suspended at the University of Nottingham, with the institution saying it “cannot rely on additional income” from the coming tuition fee rises.' 1/3
Nottingham suspends music, language and nursing courses
University says financial uncertainties continue as government’s proposed student levy will ‘wipe out any benefits’ from rising tuition fees
www.timeshighereducation.com

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Jonathan Kasstan @jrkasstan.bsky.social · 4d
I am hearing that @uniofnottingham.bsky.social is suspending (i.e shutting down) *all modern language courses* in 2026-27. One of the largest departments in the UK. A shocking short sighted move that damages regional and national prospects @britishacademy.bsky.social @hetanshah.bsky.social

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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 4d
Have you seen ALL's response to the CAR Report?
You can read it here: www.all-languages.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Reposted by Martin O’Neill, Catriona Seth

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 4d
Coverage in The Times of our concerns about how languages will fare under the proposed changes to the national curriculum
www.thetimes.com/article/9b0f... @britishacademy.bsky.social @cforsdick.bsky.social
Some experts are worried about the changes. While the British Council is supportive, Professor Charles Forsdick, lead fellow for languages at the British Academy, said: "We are concerned about the implications for language education and the need for breadth in the curriculum for all learners. The recommendation to abandon the EBacc at GCSE would eliminate one of the few remaining safeguards for language provision in England's schools and risk narrowing education for the next generation."

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Dr. Sarah Joan Moran @lc-beguines.bsky.social · 5d
Applications are open for Folger Library short-term fellowships! Deadline January 15, 2026.

www.folger.edu/research/the...
Short-term Fellowships | Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore.…
www.folger.edu

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Catriona Seth @catrionaseth.bsky.social · 5d
Welcome back to @ox.ac.uk, Glenn!

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 5d
‘The recommendation to abandon the English Baccalaureate at GCSE would eliminate one of the few remaining safeguards for language provision in England’s schools and risk narrowing education for the next generation.’

Our response to the curriculum review
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/the-uks...
The UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences, The British Academy responds to the final report of the curriculum and assessment review
The final report of the Curriculum and Assessment review, released today, raises important questions about how we maintain a balanced and effective education system that works for all. The UK’s nation...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 5d
The Curriculum and Assessment review final report was published today by the government.

Professor Charles Forsdick, Lead Fellow for Languages at The British Academy, reflects on the review’s implications for UK language education: https://bit.ly/4okpkjf

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Catriona Seth @catrionaseth.bsky.social · 5d
A solution to all your recycling problems!

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Catriona Seth @catrionaseth.bsky.social · 5d
Best lecture aid ever: who needs powerpoint or a handout when you've got a Polar Bear!

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Elisabeth R. Anker @libankerdc.bsky.social · 5d
Humanities where the cool jobs at

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Catriona Seth @catrionaseth.bsky.social · 5d
S/he looks rightly impressed to be meeting you!

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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · 5d
Hoping this helps our colleagues across the industry
A meme of 'Is this an archive?' showing a grid with various classifications of things that might be archives based on their content and structure.

Reposted by Emma Andersson, Elizabeth Stevenson, Catriona Seth

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Michael Peel @mikepeeljourno.bsky.social · 5d
NEW: Children faced more risk of rare heart problems after Covid-19 infection than they did after taking the Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccine, a big three-year study of under-18s in England has found.

Important evidence for debates over vaccine safety, particularly in the US.
www.ft.com/content/231d...
Covid jab less likely than virus to cause rare heart issue in children
Largest study of its kind shows health risks of refusing vaccination
www.ft.com