Christie Margrave

Wonderful discussion on 'French Women Writing Environment in the Long 19th century' led by @christiesmbc.bsky.social and Dan Finch-Race as part of our WiP seminar series! Thank you very much to our speakers and attendees 😊

A great start to the @wifaustralia.bsky.social work-in-progress seminar on 'French Women Writing Environment in the Long 19th century', led by @christiesmbc.bsky.social & Daniel Finch-Race!

They’re cutting German, Italian and Portuguese completely 😢

Cardiff University backtracks on plans to cut music and languages - BBC News Music and modern languages will still be offered at Cardiff University, the vice chancellor says.

Sort of good but mostly not. They still want to close 3 languages completely. And teaching-only contracts at basic starting salary grade 6, no research-led teaching, no culture/hist/lit modules on lang degrees. No confirmation on how many T&R in MLANG to be saved.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Current Work-in-Progress Online Seminar Series Women in French Australia is delighted to host the roundtable discussion ‘French Women Writing  Environment in the Long Nineteenth Century’ led by Daniel Finch-Race and Christie Margrave.…

Details and joining info here:

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📢Women in French Australia Work-in-Progress Seminar Series 📢

We are delighted to host the roundtable discussion ‘French Women Writing Environment in the Long Nineteenth Century’ led by Daniel Finch-Race and @christiesmbc.bsky.social on 17 June 09am (BST), 6pm (AEST), 8pm (NZST) on Teams!

Venez nombreux/-euses! Please do join us for this online roundtable discussion.

After the deliberations, the students nominated their winner and then attended the presentation ceremony at the French Ambassador’s residence. I was so proud of our students' enthusiasm and amazing input!

Last week, I accompanied 2 Cardiff students to London for the Choix Goncourt programme. With students from 14 other UK universities, they discussed the 4 French novels nominated for the Prix Goncourt.

In Defence of Destroying an Educational Institution What Professor Wendy Larner told Cardiff University students about the proposed changes to Cardiff University's academic offerings

I'm horrified by Cardiff's VC here:
‘the idea that Wales cannot be global without modern languages, I'm less clear about’.

This reveals an appalling lack of understanding of Modern Languages research across the UK, not just in Cardiff

wydandiebailey.substack.com/p/in-defence...

Absolutely wonderful and passionate discussions going on this morning in my 2nd year French class around issues of parité, women in politics, feminism, political representation, and EDI.
To Cardiff UEB: learning languages is always so much more than learning vocabulary.
#SaveCardiffLanguages

Thank you SDN for your letter of support for Cardiff Languages! It’s great to know so many fabulous colleagues are behind us.

ASFS Open Letter: Strong Opposition to Modern Languages Closure at the University of Cardiff Sign the Petition Here The Australian Society for French Studies condemns the announcement from the University of Cardiff to disestablish its entire School of Modern Languages, including not only F…

So grateful to receive so much international support in the fight to save languages at Cardiff:

australiansocietyforfrenchstudies.com/2025/02/10/a...

If you are able and willing to do so, could you please add your voice to our wall of support at the Save Cardiff Modern Languages website: www.savecardifflanguages.org
The more voices we have on there from across the world, the better! Thanks and love to all.

Language courses in danger of dying out as universities open redundancy schemes There are 88 universities undergoing redundancies, restructuring schemes or department closures

Language courses in danger of dying out as universities open redundancy schemes https://buff.ly/4hqjlpB #langsky

Cardiff University students 'sad and angry' at major job loss proposals Students have called the proposed cuts shameful, embarrassing, and a disgrace to the university as they prepare to face the repercussions

www.walesonline.co.uk/news/educati...

Completely stop modern language degrees altogether

Please help us to save Modern Languages at Cardiff University:

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Donald Trump puts all US government diversity staff on paid leave, starting 'immediately' A government memo instructs federal agencies to put diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) staff on paid leave by 17:00 local time on Wednesday.

Yikes. What the heck?! Bloody hell. 🤬

“Donald Trump issues an executive order, calling for an end to "dangerous, demeaning, and immoral" diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) schemes.”

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...

Worth every calorie! 🤤

Very excited that this New Year is starting with the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion guidelines for PGR Supervision resource that I recently created being shared by the Directors of PGR across the Schools of the University, and within the Inclusive Education Project team as well.

Studying Francophone identities with students this year, focusing on stories from New Caledonia, quebecois music, & Côte d'Ivoire art. 2 students gave a presentation on Ivoirian artist Aboudia, & interviewed him on Instagram for the presentation! I don't know whether to be more impressed or jealous!

WiF Australia Podcast Podcast · WIF Australia · The Women in French Australia podcast is a space for open conversations about feminist criticism, gender studies, and the French-speaking world. It is hosted by early career ...

We are delighted to launch our new WiF OZ podcast, hosted by Josephine Goldman and @besskearney.bsky.social 😊!

In the first episode, Beth and Josie talked to our founding President @christiesmbc.bsky.social about being a mum in academia. You can listen to it here:

open.spotify.com/show/3EOWoce...

A version of the kermit vs darth kermit meme where good kermit tells the online academic that they should grade, while darth kermit tells them they should eat more pie.

Every academic right now

Apology issued after endometriosis, arthritis described as 'not an emergency' in hospital's social video Canberra Health Services said it received a "lot of feedback" on the post and had removed it for fear of it being "misinterpreted". It will now meet with members of a Canberra endometriosis support gr...

"Sometimes, our tests will reveal conditions that aren't an emergency, such as an endometriosis or arthritis," the video stated.

So what happens, TCH, when your 'non-emergency' condition causes so much bleeding you require an urgent blood transfusion?

www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08...

Would love to be added, please!

4-year-old son asked me last night why I didn't pick him up sooner from after-school club. I said because I'd needed to finish my work & didn't want to get in trouble. His solution?: "Mum, tell your boss there's a giant spider on their head, & whilst they're looking for it, sneak out the door!" 🤣🥰

Absolutely delighted to be invited to record with you wonderful ladies! Thanks so much for your fab work at WiF:Oz!

Particular mentions at various points in the recording to: Natalie Edwards, Christopher Hogarth, Tim Unwin, Valentina Gosetti, Helen Abbott Longman, Bonnie Thomas, Lorna Milne, Mary Orr, and many others!

WiF Australia Podcast Podcast · WIF Australia · The Women in French Australia podcast is a space for open conversations about feminist criticism, gender studies, and the French-speaking world. It is hosted by early career ...

Massive thanks to Women in French: Australia and to Beth Kearney and Josie Goldman for the opportunity to record this podcast episode, discussing the founding of Women in French: Australia and navigating various EDI difficulties as a solo parent in academia.

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