Skip to main content

School of Modern Languages news

New Spanish lecture series begins with Almodóvar insights

8 July 2019

The School of Modern Languages hosted the first in a series of lectures to celebrate Spanish culture this May.

Confucius Institute classes prepare teachers for new curriculum

10 June 2019

A group of South Wales teachers are broadening their horizons by signing up for Mandarin lessons with the Cardiff Confucius Institute.

Cardiff University

Ranking success

1 May 2019

Cardiff University claims top spot in Wales in The Complete University Guide 2020

School of Modern Languages welcomes Olivette Otele to Cardiff

5 March 2019

This February, Professor Olivette Otele, the UK’s first black female history professor was invited to speak to staff and students at Cardiff University.

Cardiff language learners meet Senegalese peers in virtual exchange project

1 February 2019

A new online platform to aid interaction between language learners and native speakers has facilitated its first exchange between students from Cardiff and Senegal.

Modern languages class

Inspiring a love of languages

10 January 2019

Pioneering Welsh scheme receives funding to expand into England

Working with Translation - taster course begins in 2019

12 December 2018

A free online course which stresses the importance of translation will be launching its fifth session at the start of 2019.

Modern languages

Language education for a global future

9 November 2018

Nurturing multilingualism vital for social cohesion, says report

A pupil at Creative Multilingualism Day smiles at the camera

Creative Multilingualism Day serves up taste of language learning

1 November 2018

Exciting career options and a range of personal benefits were showcased this October when school pupils from across Wales attended an event in aid of the Cardiff-Oxford Creative Multilingualism Day.

Callum Davies

Pupils urged to study languages

10 October 2018

Benefits of languages highlighted in event run by Cardiff and Oxford universities

The first cohort of students to study Portuguese at the School pictured here with Programme Director, Dr Rhian Atkin (centre) and Louise Ormerod (third from left).

Anglo-Portuguese Society announces Cardiff graduate as winner of annual student award

19 September 2018

A Modern Languages graduate who joined the School as a novice Portuguese speaker has been announced as the winner of a prestigious best student award.

Languages for All student

Languages for All - free weekly language courses

7 September 2018

Would you like to learn a language or improve your existing skills alongside your degree for free?

NSS logo

School of Modern Languages celebrates success in annual student survey

16 August 2018

The School of Modern Languages has achieved a significant increase in student satisfaction in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS) results.

Celebrating the Class of 2018!

26 July 2018

Staff and students of the School of Modern Languages gathered in Cardiff this July to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2018.

Spanish Ambassador Sr. Carlos Bastarreche

Thriving Spanish community showcased on ambassadorial visit

23 July 2018

This June the Spanish Ambassador to the UK was welcomed to the School of Modern Languages to find out more about the facilities on offer for Spanish language learners.

Languages for All students celebrating their success

Students commended for commitment to languages

15 June 2018

Languages for All at Cardiff University provides students on a degree programme with the opportunity to learn a language for free.

Hanna Diamond Alan Hughes and Delphine Isaaman

Gift of family archive reveals Franco-Welsh links

5 June 2018

Window on the past: experiences of an extraordinary family

Multiple languages on a blackboard

Modern Languages and Linguistics at Cardiff University climbs 14 places in student-focused league table

5 June 2018

Modern Languages and Linguistics at Cardiff University has climbed a huge 14 places in the Guardian’s University League Table, appearing 21st in this year’s table.

Modern Languages Professor warns of languages isolation post Brexit in Hay panel discussion

4 June 2018

Professor Claire Gorrara convened and introduced a topical discussion at this year’s Hay Festival which aimed to unpack attitudes towards language learning in the UK post-Brexit.

Hay Festival

University experts line up for Hay Festival

21 May 2018

Cardiff Series: Trump, terror, language learning, lightning and a genetic disorder