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A blog run by Durham Modern Languages and Cultures postgrads. Tweets, content, and excessive gifs by @SarahMisc #modernlanguages #Durham #PGstudies #research
Durham, England
Joined July 2014
Contributors wanted! Are you a postgraduate in Durham MLAC? Come write for the PG blog! All ideas welcome! https://t.co/8LdOgk2VNZ
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Excited to announce that we are launching a new scheme, a postdoctoral prize fellowship for six months, or one year part time. Deadline 30 December 2019 and full details here:
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The Society for French Studies is the UK's premier scholarly organisation for encouraging and supporting intellectual enquiry in French studies at all levels.
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It's the first week of term - do you know your Lectures from your Seminars? Our student blogger Freya talks you through both, and everything in between! Read more: https://t.co/APKxWFIUiK
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To celebrate National Poetry Day, a wonderful @READEnglish interview with poet Linda France about her experience taking part in the Durham-Jordan Creative Exchange: https://t.co/HfjzbTNiqV Book tickets to Linda's #dbf18 event on Sun 14 Oct here:
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The small, medieval city of Durham, UK and the bustling metropolis of Amman, Jordan, might seem worlds apart. But for writers Linda France and Mofleh al-Adwan, who are swapping places as part of a …
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IMEMS Start-of-Year Welcome Reception;9th October 17:30 to 20:00, World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, 7 Owengate, Durham, DH1 3HB All are very welcome to attend. This is an opportunity to meet colleagues and hear about IMEMS’ plans for the year To Book:
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Open Treasure is closed this week for exhibition changeover. Go behind the scenes and find out what happens during changeover week on our blog: https://t.co/F0VjczFOVe
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My new article on language, hospitality and social justice. Don't assume language or dialect is locked to a particular place https://t.co/jT1fIO6tWZ via @ConversationUK
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Why our understanding of the relationship between ‘place’ and ‘language’ is crucial for social justice.
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Exciting books arriving everyday for this years @durhambookfest including some wonderful early releases for you all! Hope everyone has their brochure, tickets and a plan in place to get around as many authors as you can! This year looks awesome!! #dbf18
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Don't miss tomorrow's book launch with author Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze and translator @tinakover! If you're into literature and translation, this event is for you - Free entry 7pm
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We're delighted to be hosting the book launch of The Beauty of the Death Cap on Friday 7 September in the presence of the author Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze and translator Tina Kover. The Beauty of...
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Only 6 days to go now! You can check out the conference programme in advance here:
symposiumofsound.wordpress.com
Click here for the Symposium of Sound conference programme Click here for conference abstracts
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The annual Leslie Brooks Lecture will be given by distinguished Professor of Russian & Slavic Studies, Boris Groys (NYU) on 21 June. Those interested in Russian politics, philosophy, art and literature should attend.
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Durham's Early Modern Studies Conference; 23-25 July 2018; don't forget to book your place - 'AUTHORITY, GENDER AND SOCIAL RELATIONS'. https://t.co/cGpMTRbdXd …
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CfP: Elegy: New Approaches | Durham University, 14th September 2018 Keynote Speaker: Prof. Stephen Regan Deadline for Abstracts: 15th July Visit the conference webpage for more details: https://t.co/U4txWZGGZk
#CfP #elegy #literature #poetry #PGRchat #phdchat #ECRchat
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Our call for papers is out! The deadline for submitting abstracts is 14 JUNE. See our website for more info:
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Visit the post for more.
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#BeeBright and take care of yourself during the exam period: stay hydrated & take regular breaks. Good luck with your exams!
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Registration for our postgraduate trip to @TheBowesMuseum is *live* - register ASAP & keep your eyes peeled for further info shortly: https://t.co/hT5MocupFp
#CNCSpostgrad
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Even when the likes of Macron foul up, multilingual politicians get it right | Agnès Poirier
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Writing a PhD in your second language: seven reasons you’re doing great and five ways to do even better
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Looking for a new study space? Try the Sharp Library, hidden away at the end of the Monks' Dormitory - beautiful surroundings to get creative juices flowing! #ExamSeason @durham_uni @durhamstudent
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Academic writing skills are traditionally learned "on the job" through one's own research.
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Most academics don’t have formal training in writing but do it every day. The farther up the career ladder one goes, the more writing becomes a central activity. Most academic writing skills are...
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