School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds

Today we remember our former colleague Emeritus Professor Robert Maltby whose funeral takes place this afternoon at Faversham and Mid-Kent Crematorium.

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Photos of the Parkinson Building flag flying at half mast kindly provided by Dr Katherine Backler

Emma Cayley, Head of School, congratulating both Clare and Rasha.

Emma introducing Clare's lecture.

A reconstruction of the advert for the copy typing job which Clare answered, complete with the glorious typo: Right On Paddy Ashdown MP.

Emma introducing Rasha's lecture.

A great pleasure this evening to attend the inaugural lecture of two @lcsleeds.bsky.social colleagues, Clare Wright and Rasha Soliman. But I didn't expect to learn that one of Clare's earliest jobs had been as a copy typist for the "right on" Paddy Ashdown MP. I'll have to grill her about that! 😁

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Job Alert‼️We are hiring in interpreting and translation @ctilsleeds.bsky.social @lcsleeds.bsky.social
Looking for an experienced colleague at grade 8. Deadline is 25th February. Join our fabulous team! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

Epistemological violence in the museum: animals, colonial knowledge, and challenges to decoloniality | Contemporary French Civilization This article offers a novel intervention in decolonial museology by foregrounding animal representation and natural history collections as critical yet overlooked sites of epistemological violence in Belgium’s Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA). ...

Looking forward to my talk at @lcsleeds.bsky.social tomorrow! It'll be based on my current book project, Experimental Empire, and draw on this article I recently published with @livunipress.bsky.social's Contemporary French Civilizations: www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/10.3828/...

Great to meet the brilliant @jacquioatley.bsky.social - graduate of German @lcsleeds.bsky.social
who shared her expertise with alumni and students. Moving & engaging discussion of how resilience gained during year abroad in Tübingen led to a successful career in sports broadcasting. Danke schön! ⚽️🦉

We were deeply saddened to learn that our former colleague Robert Maltby died last week. Having taught at Leeds since 1989, Robert was Professor of Latin Philology by the time he took early retirement in 2013 and though he moved away from Leeds, he stayed in touch.

Our 'Myths & Legends: A Classics Competition 2026' is still open for Key Stage 3 students to enter! Entries will close on 2nd March 2026.
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New MA in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social - now open for applications for a September 2026 start!

For more information and to apply, please visit:
courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...

International Fellowships 2026 The International Fellowships Programme enables researchers to work for two years at a UK institution with the aim of building a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce. Funding status Open for applications Career stage Early-career

Please help spread the word on this, especially to those who may be feeling cold winds towards their research.

We’ve opened the call for our International Fellowships, enabling early career researchers to work for two years at a UK research institution
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...

Excited for our @ucflangs.bsky.social Winter Plenary today, beaming live from Senate House in London! Please register at the link below to join us online at 1pm today to get the low down on REF2029 from UoA sub panel chair and deputy chair, Jane Stuart-Smith and Susan Harrow, and other panels.

#Languages and #cultures matter - to education, communities and regions.
This quote from Professor Emma Cayley captures why Leeds City of Languages is such a powerful civic initiative. @lcsleeds.bsky.social @emmacayley.bsky.social

UK to re-join Erasmus+ – here are six benefits of the European exchange scheme Erasmus+ an accessible and well-supported programme.

The UK re-joining the @euerasmusplus.bsky.social programme is fantastic news! In this article for @uk.theconversation.com, I outline some of the reasons why: theconversation.com/uk-to-re-joi... #Erasmus #education #international @lcsleeds.bsky.social @ucflangs.bsky.social

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

Every university should renovate the disciplinary framework of its courses and ask whether it is responding to its global responsibilities. But no university should recognise any merit in withdrawing from the study of other languages, cultures & societies
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...

We're happy to share: Amazing Blood Ties! written by Jieun Kim (PI of Hematopolitics) and illustrated by Leigh Bowser. This children’s book introduces kids aged 5–8 to the stories behind blood donation and how we’re all connected. Freely available at: hematopolitics.org/amazing-bloo...

... we’re starting off strong, as there are even more events today. Check them out:
🔤 Talk: A is for Allegiance – British Library
🧑‍🏫 Webinar: Languages for All – School Collaborations
🧠 Webinar: UK Linguistics Olympiad Introduction
🇬🇷 Greek Language Taster
☕ Global Café at Common Ground

We had a full room in our Leeds City of Languages Year Abroad Photo Exhibition Opening this morning! Thank you to everybody who joined us!

Join us for two packed weeks celebrating languages, culture & connection — with taster sessions, workshops, school events, and more across Leeds and campus.

University of Nottingham students fight 'insane' cull of courses Traitors composer Sam Watts is among those against plans to cut University of Nottingham courses.

Solidarity with our colleagues in Nottingham and Leicester www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Leeds International Film Festival is back tomorrow! As part of our collaboration, you can catch Dr Peter Haysom-Rodríguez talking about Bye Bye Brasil on Monday. For more info on this screening check: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/bye-b... @lcsleeds.bsky.social

Did you know that Leeds City of Languages are offering fantastic language workshops delivered by our Academics in local schools for Key Stages 3, 4 & 5. For a list of Language tasters, & their availability check on: artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects... #languages @lcsleeds.bsky.social

In collaboration with @trumanbooks.bsky.social you can attend dual language Storytime for under 5s in Spanish 🇪🇸 and French 🇫🇷. No need to book just come along on Thursday 14th or Tuesday 18th November and join the fun! @lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages #mfl #leedscityoflanguages

Some of our activities have already **sold out!**
From creative workshops to cultural showcases, there’s something for everyone — but spaces are going fast!
👉 Visit our website to see what’s on and secure your spot:
leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk
@lcsleeds.bsky.social

Our next film in the SPLAS Film Club is Mamífera on November 19th at 5pm. This is a film in Catalan. No need to book, just join us on the day at Parkinson Building 1.08! In collaboration with Institut Ramon Llul @lcsleeds.bsky.social

A week today! On 30 October, we will welcome Dr Elaine Sanderson (Liverpool) for our second research seminar of the year on 'Re-Making Memories: Reading Trauma and Recovery in Cicero’s Civil War Letters', 17:15-18:30 UK time. The talk will be hybrid (online joining instructions below). All welcome!

So excited to launch our new MA in Classics and Ancient History now recruiting for 2026 entry! 🎉💐🥳

The UK Linguistics Olympiad is a national language-analysis competition for students in KS2-KS5. Free to enter, the UKLO contains language puzzles that provides an opportunity to apply formal reasoning from STEM subjects.
This online session for teachers will outline how the UKLO works. #languages

In 2020, during lockdown, photographic artist Alan Ward bought 7 German negatives from the First World War. This workshop will present some of Alan’s work and the responses of the inhabitants of Grandpré. Free. Booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/inter...

Leeds City of Languages is a vibrant celebration of the city's languages, cultures, and communities, highlighting our connections with the world.
Check out our webpage: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #leedscityoflanguages #languages #mfl

The rich and diverse programme of activities is brought to life through the generous support of our local, national & international partners, who contribute their expertise, time and resources to enrich the lives of children, young people & communities throughout Yorkshire. Thanks for your support!

Do you want to boost your language students at A-level? Sign up to this webinar with Michael Slavinsky, founder of Languages For All, a charity which aims to increase the number of students at A-level & degree level from state schools. More info 👇: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/we...

We are delighted to support @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social - a two-week celebration of languages, cultures and global connections! Take a look at the varied programme of over 80 events taking place in and around Leeds and online, and the dedicated resources page for schools! #LeedsCityOfLanguages