Honoured, humbled and slightly daunted to have been elected President of @asmcf at the Canterbury conference (and to have delivered a keynote…). Thanks to members for your confidence. To all in French studies, including PGs and ECRs: come and join us!

It's the last chance to submit your proposals for Crisis or Catastrophe, our Annual Conference, in the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies (ILCS), Senate House, London on 2 – 3 September 2026.

Britain is rejoining Erasmus . From 2027, thousands of students, apprentices and young people will be able to study and work across Europe, gaining international experience and new skills. Run by the @BritishCouncil, the programme will unlock a range of opportunities for people from different backgrounds across the UK.

Air Canada’s CEO, Michael Rousseau: “I am deeply saddened that my inability to speak French has diverted attention from the profound grief of the families and the great resilience of Air Canada’s employees, who have demonstrated outstanding professionalism despite the events of the past few days.” “Despite many lessons over several years, unfortunately, I am still unable to express myself adequately in French. I sincerely apologize for this, but I am continuing my efforts to improve.” Michael Rousseau has been criticized for the four-minute condolence video posted online that included only two French words – “bonjour” and “merci”. Canadian Government summoned Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to Ottawa after he released English-only condolence video for victims of fatal LaGuardia Airport crash PM Carney condemned Rousseau's video while Quebec leaders called for his resignation. #airlines #aviation

We’re hiring! Associate Lecturer in #French (Education Focused) - AC1129RX ⁦@StAModLangs⁩ University of St Andrews jobs.ac.uk/job/DQY158/associ…

Love modern languages and education? ✨ Come and work with us @QUBelfast on an exciting new AHRC-funded project looking predominantly at language learning in secondary schools in the Celtic Nations! jobs.ac.uk/job/DQR978/resear…

Amazing opportunity to undertake funded PhD study for graduates (this year and in previous years) of National University of Ireland institutions. A special focus on French Studies too this year! Please get in touch to discuss if you are considering applying through UCC. ucc.ie/en/french/research/nu… @FrenchDeptUCC @FranceModern

We are delighted to share the CFP for our annual conference "Crisis or Catastrophe?", which will take place at the ILCS on 2-3 September.

Professor Maeve McCusker and Professor Isabel Torres from QUB visited us for QUB Languages HUB. Lots of great advice and information was given about studying languages at GCSE, A-level and university. We were joined by language students from St Columb's College and Oakgrove.

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🌟 We’re Hiring: Research Fellow (LIFELANGS Project) at Queen's University! Lead research, co-supervise a PhD, and collaborate. 📍 Location: Belfast 💰 Salary: £41,519 📅 Closing: 22 Dec 2025 🔗 Apply Now: qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJobVacanc… #ResearchJobs #HigherEdJobs #LIFELANGS #LoveQUB

A very welcome development in the field of language policy - and the relevance of languages across all areas of policy. Congratulations to @UCFLangs !

My book is now available for pre-order at edinburghuniversitypress.com 30% DISCOUNT WITH CODE: NEW30 Out January 2026!! 🚀🪐✨

📢 We're Hiring! Research Assistant @QUBSSESW to support the British Council-funded project 'Language Trends England, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland and Wales'. ow.ly/B9ZY50XA1as Closes 15/12 #QUBJobs #ResearchOpportunity #LanguageEducation #BritishCouncil #LoveQUB

We are delighted to share details of the 16th Douglas Johnson Memorial Lecture, organised by @FrenchHistoryUK & @asmcf to be held on Monday 12th January 2026, at the Institut Français, London.

My talk was: ‘“The hospital requires treatment in order to treat” (Jean Oury): healing the hospital with contemporary French philosophy, literature and film’ 🏥 Great to see Steven Wilson, Maeve McCusker, Sarah Bowskill, and Emma Humphries!

I had a fantastic time this week at Queen’s University Belfast. Honoured to speak at the research seminar hosted by Modern Languages and the Global Cultures of Health and Illness network!!

Amazing opportunity here - please get in touch if you meet the eligibility criteria and want to discuss an application. @FranceModern

A pleasure to welcome Ben to @ModLangs_QUB yesterday and to hear his brilliant talk on ‘healing the hospital’ with contemporary French philosophy, literature and film.

I’m in Belfast!! ✈️ So happy to be at Queen’s University Belfast today to deliver a talk at a research seminar hosted by Modern Languages and the Global Cultures of Health and Illness network at Queen’s University Belfast.