School of Modern Languages news

Enthusiastic students participate at the language study day

Passion for languages ignited at university study day

21 January 2016

In December we reported news of an initiative supported by Welsh Government to tackle the decline in modern foreign language learning

Professor Diarmait Mac giolla chriost delivering his keynote address

Multilingual matters at international language conference

13 January 2016

The School of Modern Languages welcomed the new year by hosting the international conference of the Association of University Language Centres (AULC) at Cardiff’s iconic Millennium Stadium.

German lecturer secures publication subsidy for first book

12 January 2016

German lecturer, Dr Hilary Potter has recently been awarded a publication subsidy by the Association for German Studies Great Britain and Ireland.

Final year student scoops inaugural essay prize

4 December 2015

Final year student Robert Lodge announced as the inaugural winner of the student essay competition.

Tackling the decline in modern foreign languages

3 December 2015

Four Welsh universities announce programme to tackle ‘serious decline’ in foreign language take up.

Bundestag parliamentarian group visit Cardiff to meet German language learners

24 November 2015

Three German MPs met with 17 students of German from the School of Modern Languages.

Dr Kate Griffiths acts as academic consultant on ambitious BBC Radio drama

18 November 2015

Dr Kate Griffiths played a major role as an academic consultant on a ground-breaking radio adaptation.

Portuguese ambassador visits Wales

16 November 2015

Mr Joao de Vallera will formally launch Wales's first degree in Portuguese at a ‘Festival of Portuguese Culture’ event

School of Modern Languages welcomes Vice-Chancellor to newly improved facilities

13 November 2015

Professor Colin Riordan, Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University visited the School this November to meet with staff and students.

Celebrating Excellence commends School of Modern Languages

13 November 2015

The School of Modern Languages celebrates success with two wins at the recent Celebrating Excellence Awards.

International symposium on climate change hosted by Cardiff’s Confucius Institute

11 November 2015

The symposium attracted many delegates from China who wished to contribute to the debate on climate change.

Experience Japan – Cardiff academic speaks at Japanese exhibition

30 October 2015

Dr Christopher Hood is speaking at the fifth Experience Japan Exhibition.

International comic celebration welcomes Cardiff academics

23 October 2015

School academics recently took part in an international festival which celebrated the diverse worlds of comics and graphic novels.

A flag consisting of multiple European flags

European Languages Day celebrated in Cardiff

7 October 2015

European Languages Day is marked each year and aims to promote language learning and highlight the range of diverse languages spoken across the continent.

School of Modern Languages welcomes translation team on fact finding mission

1 October 2015

Staff from Portugal’s most prestigious polytechnic institution visited the School on a fact finding mission.

Chinese dragons on the side of a building

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture with Cardiff Confucius Institute

30 September 2015

The Confucius Institute is celebrating two important dates in the Chinese calendar with an event in Cardiff Library.

Film Festival brings a taste of Africa to Wales

29 September 2015

School staff are supporting a film festival which brings a taste of Africa to Wales.

Luis Bernardo Honwana with staff and students from the School of Modern Languages

Students captivated by Mozambican literary visitor

23 September 2015

The School welcomed the esteemed Mozambican author and politician, Luis Bernardo Honwana to Cardiff.

First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China, Liu Yandong and Cardiff University Vice-Chancellor, Colin Riordan.

Enter the Dragons – Cardiff-Beijing Chinese Studies Joint College launched

18 September 2015

The Chinese Vice Premier unveiled a plaque in Cardiff today symbolising the launch of the new college

Enrolment information September 2015

16 September 2015

Enrolment information for new and returning students.