Marie Allègre
@marie-s-allegre.bsky.social
🕸️ Eng Lit Dr & researcher • Teaching Fellow in French at the Uni of Portsmouth • sometimes translator & interpreter • seaside dweller 🌊
🔗 https://linktr.ee/mariesallegre
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👇🏻https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/latest-threat-uk-modern-languages-yet-another-faux-pas
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas
Nottingham and Leicester are taking a swing at language departments. But those proposing closures have taken their eye off the ball, say four linguists
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
👇🏻https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/latest-threat-uk-modern-languages-yet-another-faux-pas
THIS 👉 c.org/yzqFx4qvpX
We Can Make an Impact.
Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!
c.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
THIS 👉 c.org/yzqFx4qvpX
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The r/teachers subreddit is full of stories about lists of teachers who criticized Charlie Kirk (many listings without evidence) and harassment campaigns to get them fired. Free speech and open debate my ass. It’s the same as it always was—another way to destroy education
September 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The r/teachers subreddit is full of stories about lists of teachers who criticized Charlie Kirk (many listings without evidence) and harassment campaigns to get them fired. Free speech and open debate my ass. It’s the same as it always was—another way to destroy education
A must read for teachers and education providers re: the glorification of AI for classrooms etc. 👉🏻 codeactsineducation.wordpress.com/2025/05/28/e...
Enumerating AI effects in education
Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash Over recent weeks, controversy has surfaced over research publications claiming to show statistical evidence that generative AI has beneficial effects on learning.…
codeactsineducation.wordpress.com
September 14, 2025 at 8:24 AM
A must read for teachers and education providers re: the glorification of AI for classrooms etc. 👉🏻 codeactsineducation.wordpress.com/2025/05/28/e...
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I wrote my own Charlie Kirk obituary, and about valuing truth over manners: www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning
The white Christian nationalist provocateur wasn't a promoter of civil discourse. He preached hate, bigotry, and division
www.thenation.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I wrote my own Charlie Kirk obituary, and about valuing truth over manners: www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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M. C. Escher (1898-1972), “Puddle” (1952), woodcut in colours, on Japan paper, 32.3 x 24 cm (image).
July 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
M. C. Escher (1898-1972), “Puddle” (1952), woodcut in colours, on Japan paper, 32.3 x 24 cm (image).
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When you strip away humanity
July 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
When you strip away humanity
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“#famine is the last calamity hitting the people of #Gaza
Hell in all shapes.
“Never Again” has deliberately become again.
This will haunt us."
Full statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
Hell in all shapes.
“Never Again” has deliberately become again.
This will haunt us."
Full statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
August 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
“#famine is the last calamity hitting the people of #Gaza
Hell in all shapes.
“Never Again” has deliberately become again.
This will haunt us."
Full statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
Hell in all shapes.
“Never Again” has deliberately become again.
This will haunt us."
Full statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
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having thought about this for three days, my current status is:
what the FUCK are we doing trying to ban social media for kids and not banning AI use? we are literally telling them not to use the computer to talk to their real friends but instead to the imaginary technology monetisable 'friends'.
what the FUCK are we doing trying to ban social media for kids and not banning AI use? we are literally telling them not to use the computer to talk to their real friends but instead to the imaginary technology monetisable 'friends'.
this makes me suspect that one of the routes that AI companies are aiming at is targeting young people. anything that existed when you were a kid feels normal and indispensable. especially if you always used AI to write all your essays for you. and to comfort you when your parents were arguing.
August 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
having thought about this for three days, my current status is:
what the FUCK are we doing trying to ban social media for kids and not banning AI use? we are literally telling them not to use the computer to talk to their real friends but instead to the imaginary technology monetisable 'friends'.
what the FUCK are we doing trying to ban social media for kids and not banning AI use? we are literally telling them not to use the computer to talk to their real friends but instead to the imaginary technology monetisable 'friends'.
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Vous avez dit judéo-chrétien ?
France Culture va plus loin avec l'Invitée des Matins d'été de @juliegacon.bsky.social : Sophie Bessis
Excellent éclairage à écouter
France Culture va plus loin avec l'Invitée des Matins d'été de @juliegacon.bsky.social : Sophie Bessis
Excellent éclairage à écouter
Europe, Israël, Palestine : une perspective historique
Depuis les années 80, l’expression “civilisation judéo-chrétienne” domine dans les discours politiques et médiatiques. Ce concept serait le socle de l’Occident. Comment les États et les partis politiq...
www.radiofrance.fr
August 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Vous avez dit judéo-chrétien ?
France Culture va plus loin avec l'Invitée des Matins d'été de @juliegacon.bsky.social : Sophie Bessis
Excellent éclairage à écouter
France Culture va plus loin avec l'Invitée des Matins d'été de @juliegacon.bsky.social : Sophie Bessis
Excellent éclairage à écouter
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What radicalised you ?
Le marché du travail et mon père.
Le marché du travail et mon père.
August 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
What radicalised you ?
Le marché du travail et mon père.
Le marché du travail et mon père.
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August 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Although not exactly a #ModWrite, today I'm taking online modules offered by the Education Training Foundation in preparation for my PGCE course in Further Ed 🤓
August 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Although not exactly a #ModWrite, today I'm taking online modules offered by the Education Training Foundation in preparation for my PGCE course in Further Ed 🤓
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Al Jazeera Media Network condemns the targeted assassination of its correspondents Anas Al Sharif and Mohammeel Qraiqea, along with photographers Ibrahim Al Thaher, and Mohamed Nofal, by Israeli forces.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#JournalismIsNotACrime
August 11, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Al Jazeera Media Network condemns the targeted assassination of its correspondents Anas Al Sharif and Mohammeel Qraiqea, along with photographers Ibrahim Al Thaher, and Mohamed Nofal, by Israeli forces.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#JournalismIsNotACrime
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Pls sign the petition to protest France's unfounded decision to suspend evacuation of Gaza students. France has enforced collective punishment. Students from Gaza & Palestine should be welcomed in our universities as we witnessed demolition of theirs. Add your voice.
framaforms.org/arret-des-ev...
framaforms.org/arret-des-ev...
Arrêt des évacuations de Gaza: des universitaires appellent à leur reprise immédiate | Framaforms.org
framaforms.org
August 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Pls sign the petition to protest France's unfounded decision to suspend evacuation of Gaza students. France has enforced collective punishment. Students from Gaza & Palestine should be welcomed in our universities as we witnessed demolition of theirs. Add your voice.
framaforms.org/arret-des-ev...
framaforms.org/arret-des-ev...
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In 2026, the MSA Conference will look a bit different-- weird, even! That's because we're having a joint conference with BAMS @modernistudies.bsky.social in Loughborough, UK from July 1- 4, 2026. The CFP will be out soon! But in the meantime, please save the date.
August 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
In 2026, the MSA Conference will look a bit different-- weird, even! That's because we're having a joint conference with BAMS @modernistudies.bsky.social in Loughborough, UK from July 1- 4, 2026. The CFP will be out soon! But in the meantime, please save the date.
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An open letter has been launched today (27/7/25) for members of the UK academic community (academics and other university staff) to sign, to press the UK Home Office to facilitate safe passage out of Gaza for 40+ students with offers for UK universities.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Open letter from UK university staff: Request for biometric deferral and safe evacuation of incoming Palestinian students and scholars from Gaza to UK Universities
More than 40 students currently trapped in Gaza with full scholarships to UK Universities are asking for a safe route to come and study. We, the academic community hoping to welcome these scholars, ca...
docs.google.com
July 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
An open letter has been launched today (27/7/25) for members of the UK academic community (academics and other university staff) to sign, to press the UK Home Office to facilitate safe passage out of Gaza for 40+ students with offers for UK universities.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Ils n'écoutent pas les sondages.
Ils n'écoutent pas les scientifiques.
Ils n'écoutent pas les manifs.
Ils n'écoutent pas les élections législatives.
Ils n'écoutent pas les pétitions.
Ils n'écoutent pas les conventions citoyennes.
Ils n'écoutent pas la Justice.
Ça a un nom tout ça.
Ils n'écoutent pas les scientifiques.
Ils n'écoutent pas les manifs.
Ils n'écoutent pas les élections législatives.
Ils n'écoutent pas les pétitions.
Ils n'écoutent pas les conventions citoyennes.
Ils n'écoutent pas la Justice.
Ça a un nom tout ça.
July 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Ils n'écoutent pas les sondages.
Ils n'écoutent pas les scientifiques.
Ils n'écoutent pas les manifs.
Ils n'écoutent pas les élections législatives.
Ils n'écoutent pas les pétitions.
Ils n'écoutent pas les conventions citoyennes.
Ils n'écoutent pas la Justice.
Ça a un nom tout ça.
Ils n'écoutent pas les scientifiques.
Ils n'écoutent pas les manifs.
Ils n'écoutent pas les élections législatives.
Ils n'écoutent pas les pétitions.
Ils n'écoutent pas les conventions citoyennes.
Ils n'écoutent pas la Justice.
Ça a un nom tout ça.
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Shaimaa has a scholarship to do a PhD on Palestinian literature with me at @uoe-llc.bsky.social, but she's stuck in Gaza because the foreign office won't help. Please share. www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
I should be at Cambridge, but I’m trapped in Gaza
Home Office red tape strands dozens of Palestinian scholarship winners in war zone
www.telegraph.co.uk
July 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Shaimaa has a scholarship to do a PhD on Palestinian literature with me at @uoe-llc.bsky.social, but she's stuck in Gaza because the foreign office won't help. Please share. www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
This #ModWrite I took some notes on Maria Lugones’ 1987 paper “Playfulness, ‘World’-Travelling, and Loving Perception” - thinking of Woolf, Beauvoir, Arendt, Ahmed. I needed and am very grateful for the humaneness of her crystal-clear prose ☀️
June 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This #ModWrite I took some notes on Maria Lugones’ 1987 paper “Playfulness, ‘World’-Travelling, and Loving Perception” - thinking of Woolf, Beauvoir, Arendt, Ahmed. I needed and am very grateful for the humaneness of her crystal-clear prose ☀️
Today’s #ModWrite will be spent there 👇🏻 A necessary & exciting conference, beautifully conceived by @marinerouch.bsky.social for @beauvoirsociety.bsky.social ❤️🔥 A thousands ‘brava!’ and thanks for all this important, dedicated work ✨
Our conference starts next week!
June 16-19 - Online
Info and registration: beauvoir.weebly.com/2025-confere...
June 16-19 - Online
Info and registration: beauvoir.weebly.com/2025-confere...
June 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Today’s #ModWrite will be spent there 👇🏻 A necessary & exciting conference, beautifully conceived by @marinerouch.bsky.social for @beauvoirsociety.bsky.social ❤️🔥 A thousands ‘brava!’ and thanks for all this important, dedicated work ✨
Stand up for trans rights 🏳️⚧️ Join @GoodLawProject and help us fight the Supreme Court’s harmful decision: goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8
Help us challenge the Supreme Court’s judgment on trans rights | Good Law Project
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June 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Stand up for trans rights 🏳️⚧️ Join @GoodLawProject and help us fight the Supreme Court’s harmful decision: goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8
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It is 100% carrying water for the opposition to participate in this collective delusion that Dems for some reason need to answer for every teen who throws a rock rather than hold the Trump admin accountable for intentionally creating chaos and breaking the law to stoke violence.
They are in charge.
They are in charge.
June 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
It is 100% carrying water for the opposition to participate in this collective delusion that Dems for some reason need to answer for every teen who throws a rock rather than hold the Trump admin accountable for intentionally creating chaos and breaking the law to stoke violence.
They are in charge.
They are in charge.
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Breaking news: The Trump administration is planning a major increase of deportations to Guantánamo, including citizens of Britain, France and other allies.
Officials said they are unlikely to inform the foreigners’ home governments about the transfers.
Officials said they are unlikely to inform the foreigners’ home governments about the transfers.
Trump to ramp up transfers to Guantánamo, including citizens of allies
The administration aims to send thousands of foreigners to Guantánamo, including people from Britain and France, with no plans to notify their home governments.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Breaking news: The Trump administration is planning a major increase of deportations to Guantánamo, including citizens of Britain, France and other allies.
Officials said they are unlikely to inform the foreigners’ home governments about the transfers.
Officials said they are unlikely to inform the foreigners’ home governments about the transfers.