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Interdisciplinary workshop explores translation as a creative practice

29 April 2026

Translation and music students collaborated with professional practitioners to explore translation as an active creative practice – developing and refining singable translations of vocal music in real time.

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Uptake of international languages at GCSE increases in Wales in “most significant rise for 15 years”

20 April 2026

Cardiff University expert welcomes trend but says it’s partnered with worrying figures for A level entries

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Languages Futures Fair inspires the next generation of global communicators

26 February 2026

Learners, students and industry professionals came together for an energising celebration of the power and opportunity presented by languages and language learning.

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Migrant mothers share their experiences of home in the UK

12 February 2026

Spaces of Belonging explores cultural in-betweenness and motherhood

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New study aims to transform cultures of language-learning

11 February 2026

Cardiff University academics part of interdisciplinary team based across the Celtic nations

Local screening and panel discussion explores gender representation in Asian cinema

3 February 2026

Scholars and community voices reflect on LGBTQ+ representation in Asian cinema and media.

Crosscurrent concert brings East-West musical dialogue to Cardiff University

18 December 2025

Cardiff Confucius Institute and the School of Music co-hosted Crosscurrent, an evening concert that blended traditional and contemporary Chinese chamber music.

Confucius Institute leaders across the UK gather at Cardiff for book launch and roundtable

24 November 2025

Cardiff Confucius Institute (CCI) welcomed more than ten directors of Confucius Institutes from England, Wales, and Scotland.

Cardiff-BNU joint symposium marks milestones in language, culture, and research collaboration

7 November 2025

On 24 June, Cardiff University and Beijing Normal University (BNU) co-hosted a joint online symposium to mark a significant milestone in their collaboration.

Mid-Autumn Festival organised by Cardiff Confucius Institute draws 1,700+ visitors for a day of cultural exchange

13 October 2025

On September 28, the Cardiff Confucius Institute attracted more than 1,700 visitors to its Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at the National Museum of Wales

Cardiff Confucius Institute engages new Business School students with language and culture

7 October 2025

Chinese language opportunities and a variety of cultural activities were presented to new students by the Cardiff Confucius Institute.

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Care-giving, homelessness and disability explored in new graphic medicine anthology

29 September 2025

A new book of comic strips and social documentation edited by a School of Modern Languages scholar explores caregiving, homelessness and disability using a range of visual storytelling styles and graphic aesthetics.

Galactic Humanities PGR/Postgraduate Research conference

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21 July 2025

Researchers from the School of Modern Languages travelled through space, time and science this June for their annual PGR/Postgraduate Research conference.

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International conference on Hong Kong Studies held at Cardiff University

25 June 2025

The event was convened by Dr Elaine Chung and Ka Long Tung, Lecturer and Postgraduate Research Student at the School of Modern Languages.

School of Modern Languages student named runner-up in prestigious Chinese language competition

24 June 2025

A student from the School of Modern Languages has been named runner-up in the UK Regional Final of the 24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for university students.

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Keeping international language learning high on the agenda

4 June 2025

Cardiff University-led mentoring project receives three-year funding boost

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Senior academic appointed to the Arts and Humanities Research Council Advisory Board

28 April 2025

Professor of French Studies’ new role championing the value of arts and humanities research.

‘Translation and languages matter’ event explores their role in research and society

3 April 2025

Colleagues from the University of Leeds and the University of Bristol participate in a seminar exploring the role of translation and languages in research and society.

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Haitian used clothing trade subject of research project

11 February 2025

Pèpè is a vital source of income for many women from Haiti