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The School brings together the disciplines of French, German, Italian, Linguistics, Spanish and Portuguese.

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Photo of the band take from the poster, three people standing in front of a row of houses looking into the distance with roses in the top left corner. 20Apr
Teixit / Fabric: A recital of poetry and electronic music

Teixit/Fabric is a recital of poetry and electronic music lasting about half an hour, organised by Laia Bosch in collaboration with Anna Lluch (Maynooth) to celebrate Sant Jordi / International Book Day.
We will not be silent - Feminine voices of the Lusophone world 14Apr
We will not be silent - Feminine voices of the Lusophone world

We Will Not Be Silent, a student-led cultural and creative event celebrating the voices, creativity, and impact of women across Portuguese-speaking communities.

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Documenting Hong Kong Diaspora in the UK: Lecture and Documentary Screening

An event featuring a talk by Sui Ting Kong on love, justice, and Hong Kong’s social movements in the diaspora in the UK, followed by a screening of the documentary 'I Am Fine, Thank You' and a Q&A with directors Kanas Liu and Sui Ting Kong.
Graduate Taught Scholarships 2026 05Apr
Graduate Taught Scholarships 2026

We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for a range of Graduate Scholarships in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at University College Dublin.
Bringing Time Difference Back to Dublin 04Apr
Bringing Time Difference Back to Dublin

A talk by Ki Kwok on his book Time Difference (《時差》), exploring Irish history, literature, and identity—through figures like James Joyce and Samuel Beckett—while reflecting on his own experiences studying at Trinity College Dublin and drawing parallels between Ireland and Hong Kong.
¡Acción! UCD Spanish & Lusophone Film Festival 2026 31Mar
¡Acción! UCD Spanish & Lusophone Film Festival 2026

The Spanish and Lusophone Film Festival at UCD will take place from 31st March until 9th April 2026 and screen 6 films.

Sexuality Education with Chinese Characteristics: From Classroom Practices to Educational Inequality 25Mar
Sexuality Education with Chinese Characteristics: From Classroom Practices to Educational Inequality

A talk examining sexuality education as an unequal educational practice shaped by class, gender, and institutional hierarchies.

Language Classes for Staff | T2, 2025/26 20Jan
Language Classes for Staff | T2, 2025/26

Languages classes for staff are returning for Trimester 2, 2025/26. Open to all UCD staff.

Elective modules in T2, 2025/26 05Jan
Elective modules in T2, 2025/26

We are delighted to introduce our three elective modules for Trimester 2, 2025/26
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My languages have proved to be a real asset since graduating […] I’m now free to pursue a variety of professional and academic interests, all thanks to the time I spent at UCD.
Seán O’Keeffe , German and Spanish (2018), Executive Officer at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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