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Adrift by Jonathan Clode and Brick. One of the comics featured on the All Is Not Well blog.

Comics about care

29 November 2021

It is an essential part of a functional, healthy, and ethical society but prior to the pandemic, care giving was one of the most overlooked professions.

Marty Friedman

Iconic rock guitarist shares insight into Japanese language learning

19 November 2021

This October, the School of Modern Languages played host to a truly inspirational speaker – Marty Friedman.

Lecturer says ‘diolch’ with new online tool for Welsh learners

19 October 2021

A Brazilian lecturer has developed a free online tool for Welsh language learners to say thank you for the help they gave him during his application for British citizenship.

Iberian association makes history with first online conference

14 October 2021

The School of Modern Languages hosted its first online conference this September for the Association of Contemporary Iberian Studies (ACIS).

Language mentoring project shortlisted for a Higher Education award

17 September 2021

A project which addresses the challenges facing modern languages has been shortlisted at 2021’s "Oscars of Higher Education".

Chinese calligraphy and conversation clubs keep language learners’ skills alive

8 September 2021

This summer, the Cardiff Confucius Institute ran two clubs aiming to support language learners over the summer months.

New film for exhibition curated by Cardiff University historian

1 September 2021

Stories of Paris exodus to reach wider audience with ESRC funded documentary

Ross Goldstone takes third prize at Chinese Bridge competition 2021

One World, One Family: Cardiff University student takes third place in prestigious Chinese proficiency competition UK regional final

13 July 2021

Coached by Cardiff Confucius Institute, PhD student Ross Goldstone wins third prize and ‘most popular contestant’ at UK-wide Chinese Bridge contest.

Linguists part of global team behind COVID-19 children’s book

1 July 2021

A group of Cardiff linguists are part of the global team behind the dissemination of a new book designed to help children through the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Head leads School into the future

11 June 2021

The School of Modern Languages has appointed Professor David Clarke as its new Head of School.