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Curtain Up: Modern Languages Students Shine in Annual Drama Festival

Students took centre stage in this year鈥檚 Modern Languages Drama Festival, giving them the chance to build confidence, develop new skills and gain valuable experience both on stage and behind the scenes.
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Dr Peter Matanle Publishes New Article on Depopulation and Biodiversity

Japan鈥檚 declining population in agricultural regions could be having a damaging impact on biodiversity 鈥 a trend that could spread through East Asia and Europe as global fertility rates fall 鈥 according to an international study.
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German Writing Competition [555] Winners - Congratulations!

In Spring 2025, the German section of the MLTC called all learners of German for the second time to take part in a writing competition.

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Launch of 鈥楳uses Mind Machine鈥, a new Centre of Excellence

The interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence 鈥楳uses Mind Machine鈥, has now officially been launched.

XINJIANG PAPER 2023

鈥淲e know you better than you know yourself鈥: China鈥檚 transnational repression of the Uyghur diaspora

Read the full report and findings, including a presentation session by By David Tobin & Nyrola Elim盲.
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SEAS Turns 60 Years Old

We are delighted to be celebrating the School of East Asian Studies turning 60 this year, read more about how we're celebrating this incredible milestone.

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Chinese Heritage Concert Success

The success of the recent Chinese Heritage Concert at Firth Court signals a bright future for artistic collaborations for the 91直播 Confucius Institute.
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Ukrainian Studies Seminar Series

The School of Languages and Cultures is pleased to announce the inaugural talk of our Ukrainian Studies seminar, organised in collaboration with visiting staff from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv.
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Classical 91直播 announces PhD student as winner of composing competition

As a winner of the Stella Jockel competition, James Thomas has been awarded the opportunity to premiere his composition in the finale of the Classical Weekend at 91直播 City Hall.