Durham Modern Languages and Cultures (MLAC)
@languagesdurham.bsky.social
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/
We are a World Top 70 language department (QS).
https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/modern-languages-cultures/
Japanese Film Festival comes to Durham for the first time - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Japanese Film Festival - Durham University
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January 29, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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/...
Participate in a Horizon Europe Study on Food, Culture and the Future - Durham University
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January 15, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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/...
Dr Polly Dickson on BBC Radio 4 and the Art of Doodling - Durham University
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December 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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/...
Dr Dell'Oso Prize - Durham University
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December 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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
The Films of Bigas Luna - book launch - Durham University
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December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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/...
Positionalities Podcast - Durham University
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December 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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-...
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-...
November 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🎓 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-...
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/...
Dance Commons events - Durham University
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October 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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...
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...
October 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🎓 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...
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...
October 20, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🍁 Durham alumna Mia Ainsley (Italian & Spanish) shares her favourite autumnal things to do in Durham. Read more: durham-student.org/autumnal-thi...
Reposted by Durham Modern Languages and Cultures (MLAC)
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.
October 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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/...
Relish Pollenzo - Durham University
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October 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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/...
MLAC at City of London School for Girls - Durham University
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October 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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/...
Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival - Durham University
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October 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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.
October 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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/...
Alexis Radisoglou keynote lecture at the University of Bristol - Durham University
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October 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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/...
Taste of Apples - Durham University
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October 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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/...
Living Texts Seminar - Durham University
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October 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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/...
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October 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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/...
We were here - Durham University
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September 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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/...
QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025 - Durham University
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September 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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/...
Catalan Culinary Identity - Durham University
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September 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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/...
Uyun Teta - Durham University
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September 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
“‘Uyun Teta: Blindness, Sightedness and the Stories In-Between” — New Essay by Abir Hamdar in the journal Medical Humanities www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
MLAC Research Showcased in New Bigas Luna Blu-ray Collection - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Bigas Santi - Durham University
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September 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
MLAC Research Showcased in New Bigas Luna Blu-ray Collection - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Celebrating Student Success: Maisy Hicks Recognised in National Essay Competition - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
Celebrating Student Success: Maisy Hicks - Durham University
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September 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Celebrating Student Success: Maisy Hicks Recognised in National Essay Competition - www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...