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Nicki Hitchcott

@nickihitchcott.bsky.social

Professor of French and African Studies/Head of School of Modern Languages at University of St Andrews

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You can now apply for the AD Links Foundation Doctoral Scholarships, available for UK and EU applicants, open to applicants looking to start a doctoral (PhD) degree in the 2026-27 academic year, including with the School of Modern Languages. More here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

17.10.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn more about studying with the School of Modern Languages at our next visiting day, 29 Oct: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

07.10.2025 07:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Applications are now being accepted for the Gibson-Sykora Masters Scholarships for Polish students. The scholarships are sponsored by the Gibson-Sykora Trust to support Polish students at the University of St Andrews. More here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

08.10.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Apply for the Sheana&Pierre Rollin Masters Scholarships, available for UK & international applicants starting postgrad Masters in the Faculty of Arts in Sep 2026, including our Masters in CompLit & in Global Languages, Literatures, & Cultures. More here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

08.10.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Applications are now being accepted for the St Leonard’s College World-Leading Doctoral Scholarships. The scholarships are open to UK and international applicants looking to start a doctoral (PhD) degree with the School of Modern Languages. Read more here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

10.10.2025 07:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Applications are now being accepted for the China Scholarship Council and University of St Andrews Scholarships. The scholarships are open to Chinese applicants looking to start a doctoral (PhD) degree with the School of Modern Languages. More here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

13.10.2025 07:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@uniofstandrews.bsky.social is offering 3 AHRC Doctoral Landscape awards for 2026-27 to support students in the Arts and Humanities, including UK & international applicants looking to start a doctoral (PhD) degree with the School of Modern Languages. More here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

13.10.2025 07:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Applications are now being accepted for the Douglas and Gordon Bonnyman Scholarship, open to UK & international applicants looking to start a doctoral (PhD) degree with the School of Modern Languages. More here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

14.10.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Applications are now being accepted for the Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL), looking to start a postgraduate Masters degree in Sep 2026 - including our Masters in CompLit & in Global Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. More here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

03.10.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jean-Yves Laurichesse: entre mΓ©moire et fiction: join us Oct 9 6pm at School 2 for an evening of readings and conversation as we discuss (in accessible French) our Writer in Residence Jean-Yves Laurichesse’s evolution as a novelist and his thoughts on the art of writing today.

06.10.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Apply for the St Leonards Masters Scholarships for UK & international applicants, to start a postgrad Masters degree in Sep 2026, including our Masters in Comparative Literature & Masters in Global Languages, Literatures, & Cultures. More here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

03.10.2025 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UK & EU applicants looking to start a postgrad Masters degree, including our School's Masters programmes in CompLit & in Global Languages, Literatures & Cultures, in September 2026, can now apply for the AD Links Foundation Masters Scholarships. More here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

01.10.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Applicants from Canada, Mexico & the USA looking to start a postgrad Masters degree in Sep 2026, including our School's Masters in Comparative Literature & in Global Languages, Literatures & Cultures, can apply for the R&A Ransome Scholarships. More here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

01.10.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Applications are open for the Worsfold Otago Scholarships, open to New Zealand graduates looking to start a postgrad Masters degree in Sep 2026, including our Masters in Comparative Literature & in Global Languages, Literatures, & Cultures. More here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

02.10.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜This is strength’: stories of enslaved Africans in Grenada made into searchable archive Depths of Paradise project backed by British family and created by Stephen Lewis, a descendant of survivors

β€˜This is strength’: stories of enslaved Africans in Grenada made into searchable archive

02.10.2025 05:03 β€” πŸ‘ 141    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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It’s now less than one week until St Andrews first Race Equality Lecture Race Equality Lecture 2025 with Professor Gary Younge.

26.09.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You can now apply for the St Leonards Digital Education Scholarship, open to UK & international applicants looking to start a postgraduate distance learning Masters degree in January 2026 - including our Masters in Global Digital Humanities. Details here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

28.09.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’We offer support for applications to the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship scheme on a competitive basis. Our School hosts a vibrant research culture with internationally recognised expertise in 8 language disciplines and Comparative Literature. More here www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

25.09.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book your place at @uniofstandrews.bsky.social at next in-person postgraduate visiting day, 11 Oct, to explore student life, accommodation, the application process, next steps if you have received an offer to study at St Andrews, fees, funding, and scholarships: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

25.09.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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International applicants for Masters degree in the Faculty of Arts in Sep 2026, including our School's Masters programmes in CompLit & in Global Languages, Literatures, & Cultures, can apply for the Valerie Graeme Smith Scholarship in the Arts. More here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

25.09.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Festival of Languages: A Call for Interest! Building on the success of the 1st St Andrews Festival of Languages in Oct 2024, another Festival is planned for Oct 2026, hosted again by the Byre Theatre. Those interested please get in touch with Gavin Bowd (gpb@st-andrews.ac.uk).

24.09.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Solidarity with friends and colleagues @uonucu.bsky.social #SaveHE

24.09.2025 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Assistant Professor - Black French Thought All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progre...

πŸ“’Job Announcement: The Department of French Studies in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences at
@lsu.bsky.social is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Black French Thought. Deadline: December 5, 2025. Details: lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/de...

23.09.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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St Andrews top in UK for French studies! www.thetimes.com/uk-universit...

22.09.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
IAGS Solidarity Statement 9-18-25.pdf

Statement in Solidarity with the Intern. Assoc. of Genocide Scholars by the Genocide & Holocaust Studies Crisis Network:

We condemn attacks on the IAGS Gaza genocide resolution & abhor the denialism & bad faith that persist among some in the fields of Holocaust & Genocide Studies.

18.09.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 69    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Read about Masters degrees with us here: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

16.09.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@uniofstandrews.bsky.social social has been ranked 1st in Scotland & 2nd in the UK for languages&linguistics by the Guardian University Guide 2026, reflecting the excellence of our language/cultural/literature studies. Congrats to all our students&colleagues: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-langu...

15.09.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was a brilliant dissertation. Bravo Sadie!

15.09.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are happy to present the conference which will take place in Naples, 6 and 7 March 2026, on "Violence and Empire"

Here is attached the CFP including a list of themes we are interested into

Deadline for proposals November 16, authors will be notified by January 9

23.07.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Proud that @sta-modlangs.bsky.social is ranked #2 in the UK in the @theguardian.com University Guide πŸ’«

13.09.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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