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Read more at: Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Ianthi Tsimpli

Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Ianthi Tsimpli

'A Feast of languages: Multilingualism in neuro-typical and atypical populations'. Tue 22 November 2016 - 17:30 to 19:30 in the Auditorium, Fitzwilliam College.


Read more at: Opinion: Brexit and the importance of languages for Britain #5

Opinion: Brexit and the importance of languages for Britain #5

In the fifth of a new series of comment pieces written by linguists at º£½ÇÉçÇø, Dr John Gallagher, historian of early modern Europe, argues that Britain should look to its past to rediscover the importance of language learning.


Read more at: The unfortunate demise of language learning

The unfortunate demise of language learning

Published in Varsity, Charlie Stone stresses the importance of engaging in foreign languages following Brexit isolationism and English speakers resting on their laurels.


Read more at: Hear Bridget Kendall on BBC Radio º£½ÇÉçÇøshire

Hear Bridget Kendall on BBC Radio º£½ÇÉçÇøshire

MML Annual Lecture speaker Bridget Kendall spoke today on BBC Radio º£½ÇÉçÇøshire. Bridget will be speaking at the MML Annual Lecture on 'Language as a tool for a foreign correspondent'.


Read more at: Pro-Vice-Chancellor supports call for Government to prioritise language learning during Brexit

Pro-Vice-Chancellor supports call for Government to prioritise language learning during Brexit

Professor Graham Virgo, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education at The º£½ÇÉçÇø has issued a statement supporting the All Party Parliamentary Group on Modern Languages’ recent call to Government to treat language learning as a priority policy issue in light of Brexit.


Read more at: MML in the Festival of Ideas 2016
Festival of Ideas

MML in the Festival of Ideas 2016

The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages will be contributing a number of talks to this year's Festival of Ideas (17-30 October).


Read more at: Opinion: Brexit and the importance of languages for Britain #3

Opinion: Brexit and the importance of languages for Britain #3

In the third of a new series of comment pieces written by linguists at º£½ÇÉçÇø, Jocelyn Wyburd, Director of the University’s Language Centre and Chair of the University Council for Modern Languages , argues that Brexit poses an additional threat to language learning in Britain which must be overcome.


Read more at: MML Faculty Rep election 2016
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MML Faculty Rep election 2016

Elections for Faculty Board representatives are to be held from midday on Thursday 13th October to midday on Friday 14th October.


Read more at: Opinion: Brexit and the importance of languages for Britain #2

Opinion: Brexit and the importance of languages for Britain #2

In the second of a new series of comment pieces written by linguists at º£½ÇÉçÇø, Dr Heather Inwood , Lecturer in Modern & Contemporary Chinese Literature and Culture, argues that Britain needs to improve its language skills to build trade relations and break through cultural divides.


Read more at: Opinion: Brexit and the importance of languages for Britain

Opinion: Brexit and the importance of languages for Britain

In the first of a new series of comment pieces written by linguists at º£½ÇÉçÇø, Sarah Colvin, Schröder Professor of German and Head of the Department of German and Dutch, argues that learning languages is key to understanding how people think and plays a major role in social cohesion.


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