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Prisoner publishing showcased in BBC animated film

16 December 2020

A film co-written by a School of Modern Languages lecturer has premiered on BBC iplayer as part of a new series of animated shorts, showcasing research by UK academics.

Wales China Schools Forum - Nov 20

Digital forum brings schools across Wales together

30 November 2020

This November saw educators from across Wales come together for the second Wales China Schools Forum of the year.

International prize for postgraduate

22 October 2020

Postgraduate student awarded inaugural prize honouring global icon in African studies

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Cardiff University academics help provide guidance for families applying for school places

13 October 2020

New information available in multiple languages

School of Modern Languages share knowledge for language reform toolkit

9 October 2020

Insight from the School of Modern Languages is helping peers at fellow universities via a toolkit on rethinking modern language teaching.

Célia Bourhis, Chinese Bridge competition 2020

Cardiff student awarded ‘Most Creative’ at renowned Chinese Bridge competition

8 October 2020

Mandarin learner wins prize at prestigious contest with help from Cardiff Confucius Institute tutors.

Modern languages mentoring group

Success for Language Mentoring Project

13 July 2020

Students partner pupils to encourage motivation to learn languages

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Language students given opportunities to explore new cultures and maintain their skills during lockdown

11 May 2020

Welsh universities supporting school linguists with vital communication practice

Modern languages mentoring group

Language mentoring project goes from strength-to-strength

3 March 2020

Drive to increase uptake of modern foreign languages

Professor Hanna Diamond

Cardiff University historian curates high-profile exhibition on the Parisian exodus

27 February 2020

German invasion 80 years ago prompted millions of families to flee

New language report celebrates success of pioneering school projects

27 January 2020

Two successful initiatives pioneered at the School of Modern Languages have been cited as examples of best practice in a new report on language learning.

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Exploring multilingualism and multi-identities in Wales

19 December 2019

Conference focuses on forging a new creative approach to research and practice in the fields of bilingualism and multilingualism

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Young rugby fans experience Japan in World Cup themed taster

27 November 2019

A group of young rugby fans were transported to the land of the rising sun this October when they took part in a Japanese taster session to coincide with the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Adam Kosa

From MOOC to MA

11 November 2019

A Hungarian student with a love of languages has recently enrolled at the School of Modern Languages after successfully completing an online course in Translation.

Pan Wales Language network appoints new director

6 November 2019

Dr Liz Wren-Owens has been appointed as the new Academic Director for collaborative outreach project, Routes into Languages Cymru.

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Getting Better at Doing Good: A Toolkit for Measuring NGO Progress

31 October 2019

Data collection and analysis “vital” to survival of voluntary sector, says academic

Senegalese Ambassador returns to Cardiff to visit School of Modern Languages

15 October 2019

This September, the School of Modern Languages welcomed Professor Cheikh Ahmadou Dieng, Ambassador of The Republic of Senegal to Cardiff.

Museum of the Liberation of Paris – General Leclerc Museum – Jean Moulin Museum

Cardiff University historian contributes to new Second World War Museum in Paris

20 August 2019

Academic’s research making an impact in France

School of Modern Languages plays host to Chinese celebratory symposium

14 August 2019

A celebration of Chinese language, culture and arts came to Cardiff this July in an event which aimed to enhance intercultural communication between the East and the West.

Modern foreign language student mentoring

European partners eager to learn from language mentor successes

22 July 2019

A pioneering mentoring initiative, led by the School of Modern Languages, is now sharing best practice with partners across Europe.