Dr. Bárbara Barreiro León
@Babs_BL
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Lecturer in Film & Visual Culture-Spanish & LatAm Studies @aberdeenuni Researching #Eurovision, Cultural Identities, Bad Bunny |Own views
Aberdeen, Scotland
Joined February 2009
Yesterday, I joined CNN’s What We Know to discuss the outcomes of the EBU General Assembly, including Israel’s participation and the withdrawal of Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia from Eurovision 2026. #Eurovision #ESC
https://t.co/6iDec2wwAx
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I had the most iconic week in London and Amsterdam and ngl I was living my Katarsis dream. Hopefully more to come in 2026
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The brand new UK Blu-ray release of the classic Spanish "queer" themed horror film The Cannibal Man has arrived at FVC -it's a real @aberdeenuni_FVC affair, with interviews from Dr @Babs_BL & Dr Alejandra Rodríguez-Remedi, filmed & edited by FVC graduate Andrew Cardno! @UoA_LLMVC
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There's also a collector's booklet with writing from Dr @Babs_BL & Dr Calum Waddell! Those studying Waddell's horror cinema module in the new semester can expect to screen this and other fantastic Spanish fright films! #FVC #FVCfamily @UoA_LLMVC
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We're so proud of our own Dr. Eurovision @Babs_BL!👏👏👏
Congratulations to the LLMVC School's own Dr Barbara Barreiro Leon, on being interviewed by @Guardian on their Eurovision article. This follows a lot of coverage, following Dr Leon's research into and innovative new course centring around Eurovision. https://t.co/c32DB9VWA6
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If you enjoyed this year's Eurovision contest, you can study the culture and history of it here. https://t.co/GKd9shBk5m
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The endurance of the European Song Contest and its place in the hearts of so many countries provides the 'ideal lens for analysing cultural identities, memory, and heritage', says Dr BárbaraBarreiro...
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Coming up this month, we have two exciting seminars taking place on campus! Check out the links below for more information: https://t.co/lT8AIDVTdh
https://t.co/WuLVm5Y6je
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They proved that great events aren't just imagined — they're lived. 👏 Find out more about the MLitt in Film, Visual Culture and Arts Management: https://t.co/OHnNWNjzP8
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Our Arts Management and Content Creation students didn't just plan a cultural event — they brought it to life! 🎭🎬 They hit the streets, engaged with audiences, and created real social media buzz. Proud of their creativity and drive! #ArtsManagement #ContentCreation #MLittLife
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A new online PgCert Visual Studies and Popular Cultures is also open to expressions of interests. Have a look at the programme here to see how it combines transnational, mass and minority perspectives: https://t.co/VmEBQTehuS
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Dr. @Babs_BL's Eurovision course, which ran for the first time this term, explored cultural identity, memory & politics through the #Eurovision Song Contest. The course culminated today in “The Ultimate Eurovision Entry” competition! https://t.co/cI3s7UDqaU
#TeamFVC @UoA_LLMVC
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Many congratulations to our own Dr @Babs_BL, who was shortlisted for 'Excellence in Innovation' & 'Best Overall Course' for her newly-designed & taught module 'Eurovision: Media, Memory, Euphoria and Identities' at yesterday's @aberdeenuni Excellence Awards ceremony!🎉@UoA_LLMVC
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Thank you to everyone who attended our GWW event yesterday. What a joy to have learned so much about fashion, tartan and identity @aberdeenuni_FVC @UoA_LLMVC @abdn_arthistory
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I'm excited that today is the first class of my @Eurovision course @aberdeenuni The only course of its kind designed to delve into the visual aspects, representations of heritage, individual and collective memory, cultural history, and identities #eurovision
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Dr Barbara Barreiro Leon of Film and Visual Culture has published an engaging new article about the new Bad Bunny album, which highlights Puerto Rico's struggles with U.S. colonization, diaspora, gentrification, and the loss of cultural heritage. https://t.co/Ejd8jvIVA4
theconversation.com
Aunque Bad Bunny siempre ha ejercido el activismo político en su carrera musical, con su último álbum reivindica el papel de su hogar, Puerto Rico.
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Our @Babs_BL has published and article with The Conversation exploring @sanbenito latest album and the cultural significance of lyrics, music and visual identities in portraying Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 cultural heritage https://t.co/5FBNy9eWf9
theconversation.com
Aunque Bad Bunny siempre ha ejercido el activismo político en su carrera musical, con su último álbum reivindica el papel de su hogar, Puerto Rico.
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This includes the fab 'Media and Memory' course, on which I'm teaching together with my fab @UoA_LLMVC @abdn_arthistory & @AberdeenHistory colleagues! CC @FrLouwagie @NadiaKiwan @Babs_BL @Thomas__Weber.
We have over 80 flexible online short courses starting on Monday 27th January. There’s still time to sign up and add in-demand skills to your CV in 2025. See what you can start studying this month:
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[1 of 2] Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first George Washington Wilson Centre event of the academic year, exploring Ukrainian heritage and resilience amidst conflict. Your thoughtful participation and questions made the discussion truly inspiring and impactful.
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