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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.

Professors Jairos Kangira and Loredana Polezzi

School welcomes language and translation experts as Honorary Professors

21 May 2021

Two experts in the field of language and translation will join the School of Modern Languages this month as honorary professors.

Josephine Baker (Credit: Studio Harcourt, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Uncovering Josephine Baker’s hidden wartime history

4 May 2021

Professor of French, Hanna Diamond has won a two year Leverhulme research fellowship to write a new book charting the wartime experiences of entertainer, Josephine Baker.

Wales China Schools Forum cover image

The future of Chinese language and culture in Welsh schools: Wales China Schools Forum March 2021

6 April 2021

School teachers and educators from Wales and beyond join Wales China Schools Forum to discuss the future of Chinese in relation to the New Curriculum.

The UK Mandarin Teaching Championship for Wales 2021 - all participants

A win-win situation at Welsh Teaching Championship for Cardiff Confucius Institute tutors

30 March 2021

Teachers from Cardiff Confucius Institute take first and second place at nationwide competition.

Working with Translation – free online course

15 March 2021

Registration for our online course, Working with Translation, is now open!

Looking forward with Routes into Languages Cymru

7 January 2021

Despite a challenging year, Routes into Languages Cymru are looking forward with a new and invigorated programme of activities.

Chinese corner - residences

Chinese Corners keep on building

16 December 2020

Cardiff Confucius Institute’s virtual Chinese Corner series continues, with a look at how architecture impacts culture and lifestyle.

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.