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Curtain Up: Modern Languages Students Shine in Annual Drama Festival

Students took centre stage in this year’s Modern Languages Drama Festival, giving them the chance to build confidence, develop new skills and gain valuable experience both on stage and behind the scenes.
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Dr Peter Matanle Publishes New Article on Depopulation and Biodiversity

Japan’s declining population in agricultural regions could be having a damaging impact on biodiversity – a trend that could spread through East Asia and Europe as global fertility rates fall – according to an international study.
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German Writing Competition [555] Winners - Congratulations!

In Spring 2025, the German section of the MLTC called all learners of German for the second time to take part in a writing competition.

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Launch of ‘Muses Mind Machine’, a new Centre of Excellence

The interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence ‘Muses Mind Machine’, has now officially been launched.

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German Writing Competition 2025 Launches

The ever-popular writing competition in German is back for 2025.

How Scholars in East Asian Studies are Fighting to Halt the Deportation of 48 Uyghur Men

Discover how researchers including East Asian Studies academic David Tobin are fighting to defend the human rights of 48 Uyghur men facing deportation to China.
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Film Screening Event: Migrants

Stories of migration, identity and belonging.

Understanding the Declaration of Martial Law in South Korea

Dr Yookyeong Im, Dr Derek Kramer, Dr Sarah Son provide insight into president Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, and the subsequent protests.
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Event: Visiting Author Raoul de Jong

Dutch at Sheffield welcomes Visiting Author Raoul de Jong.