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Transnational Memory Practices - Workshop One, SeoulTransnational Memory Practices - Workshop One, Seoul

Transnational Memory Practices - Workshop One, Seoul

The first Transnational Memory Practices workshop exchange took place in Seoul in June 2022. Hosted by our partners the Critical Global Studies Institute at Sogang University, this three-day workshop involved a mix of fieldtrips, Q&A sessions with curators, and presentations and discussions from academics and practitioners.

Posted on: 17 July 2023

Transnational Memory Practices - Workshop Two, LiverpoolTransnational Memory Practices - Workshop Two, Liverpool

Transnational Memory Practices - Workshop Two, Liverpool

Led by Dr Tamara West, alongside co-investigators Dr Kerry Wilson and Dr Nayun Jang, the project aims to explore the role of digital exhibitions in memory practices, contested histories, national identities, and postcolonial pasts. The second network event in Liverpool saw participants from the UK and Korea take part in fieldtrips, museum visits and discussions, and a research seminar.

Posted on: 17 July 2023

From Liverpool to Westminster – How My University Experience Helped Me Find My Career.From Liverpool to Westminster – How My University Experience Helped Me Find My Career.

From Liverpool to Westminster – How My University Experience Helped Me Find My Career.

In September 2018, I began my first year at the University of Liverpool. I had no idea then that after five years, including a global pandemic, a year studying abroad, and a semester-long internship, I would end up starting my career as a Parliamentary Assistant.

Posted on: 22 June 2023

Living with Host Families Living with Host Families

Living with Host Families

My experience during my year abroad in Argentina showed me aspects of a typical Argentinian life which I otherwise would not have discovered.

Posted on: 16 June 2023

Key lessons learnt from my Year Abroad Key lessons learnt from my Year Abroad

Key lessons learnt from my Year Abroad

July 2022. The UK is entering into its umpteenth heatwave of the year, with temperatures rising to above 40 and Argentina is in the depths of winter. I arrived in Argentina ready yet anxious to take on this next step in my life. After a difficult time adjusting to the education system and my new life in Argentina, I had a revelatory moment…

Posted on: 15 June 2023

Studying in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro Studying in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro

Studying in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro

The past year has without a doubt been the most amazing year of my life! Going from having never travelled outside of Europe to spending 5 months each in both Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro has been an incredibly transformative experience.

Posted on: 14 June 2023

My year in ColombiaMy year in Colombia

My year in Colombia

Hello everybody, my name is George Alexander and I’m a third-year student of Hispanic Studies. I chose to focus on languages, therefore for the past 3 years I’ve been studying Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan which enabled me to study abroad for a year.

Posted on: 13 June 2023

A thank you to Argentina. A thank you to Argentina.

A thank you to Argentina.

Looking back on my year abroad and the exciting trips I had across Argentina and Brazil, including watching history being made when Argentina won the world cup!

Posted on: 12 June 2023

Inspiring Writing – The German author Kerstin Carlstedt visits students of GermanInspiring Writing – The German author Kerstin Carlstedt visits students of German

Inspiring Writing – The German author Kerstin Carlstedt visits students of German

On Friday, 21st April 2023 we welcomed the Liverpool-based German author Kerstin Carlstedt to the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film. Kerstin spoke to first- and second-year students of German about her books, her inspiration for writing and her career.

Posted on: 27 April 2023

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