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In Conversation with Dr Samar Abdel Rahman and Heather Donlon: Barbenheimer In Conversation with Dr Samar Abdel Rahman and Heather Donlon: Barbenheimer

In Conversation with Dr Samar Abdel Rahman and Heather Donlon: Barbenheimer

Dr Samar Abdel Rahman and I discuss opinions and thoughts surrounding Barbie and Oppenheimer, as we await the biggest award event of the year - The 96th Academy Awards!

Posted on: 9 March 2024

Spotlighting Alice Guy BlachéSpotlighting Alice Guy Blaché

Spotlighting Alice Guy Blaché

This International Women’s Day, student Liddie Thomas, would like to highlight someone in the film industry who has inspired her immensely: Alice Guy Blaché.

Posted on: 8 March 2024

German Ambassador visits the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Film German Ambassador visits the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Film

German Ambassador visits the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Film

The Department of Languages, Cultures, and Film was visited the German Ambassador, His Excellency Miguel Berger, on 22 February 2024. Ambassador Berger met with staff and students from across German Studies to learn about the programme and range of activities on offer at Liverpool. He was also interested to hear about the experiences of students, given the declining numbers studying languages across the UK. Natalie Woodhead tells us about the visit.

Posted on: 4 March 2024

Two friends abroad in AustriaTwo friends abroad in Austria

Two friends abroad in Austria

This blog features part two of Jakub’s and Teresa’s Year Abroad in Austria. It’s about tickets or no tickets, unexpected homesickness, job placements and Jakub and Teresa's tradition of Schnitzel-dates.

Posted on: 26 February 2024

Fun and challenges during my year abroad in Vienna, AustriaFun and challenges during my year abroad in Vienna, Austria

Fun and challenges during my year abroad in Vienna, Austria

Late September Sun to Schnitzel dates. Politics with German student, Jakub Rzucidlo, spent the first five months of his Year Abroad in Vienna doing an Independent Work Placement. Find out more about his experience in this blog post.

Posted on: 9 February 2024

LCF Year Abroad Photo Competition: A celebration of cultural explorationLCF Year Abroad Photo Competition: A celebration of cultural exploration

LCF Year Abroad Photo Competition: A celebration of cultural exploration

The annual LFC Year Abroad Photo Competition saw 23 entries this year. In this blog we go through a few of the prize winners!

Posted on: 11 January 2024

From Language Student to Trainee at the European Commission: How My Language Degree Gave Me Much More than FluencyFrom Language Student to Trainee at the European Commission: How My Language Degree Gave Me Much More than Fluency

From Language Student to Trainee at the European Commission: How My Language Degree Gave Me Much More than Fluency

In this blog, Veronika Prokopova, a Modern Languages alumna of the University of Liverpool, discusses her new job as a Trainee at the European Commission’s Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) in Brussels!

Posted on: 16 November 2023

Taking part in the MiHi EurovisionTaking part in the MiHi Eurovision

Taking part in the MiHi Eurovision

We caught up with Modern Languages graduate, Poppy, to discuss the MiHi Eurovision project she took part in this year, what she got up to and how it has helped strengthen her confidence in her chosen career path!

Posted on: 6 November 2023

Looking back on Italian Week Looking back on Italian Week

Looking back on Italian Week

Last week, we celebrated Italian Language week! In this blog, we will delve into some of the wonderful activities our School hosted surrounding this year’s theme; ‘Italian and Sustainability’.

Posted on: 27 October 2023

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