Emma Cayley 谷曦
@emmacayley.bsky.social
Professor of Medieval French and Head of School of Languages, Cultures & Societies at Uni of Leeds; Chair of UCFL; Co-Chair of AHA; playing card collector; MSS & cat-lover.
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🚨History Job: Assistant Professor in Early Modern British History (Permanent) 🗃️
Come work with us at Warwick! You will join a group of excellent early-modernists and one of the nicest bunches of historians around!
👇👇👇
@uni-of-warwick.bsky.social
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Come work with us at Warwick! You will join a group of excellent early-modernists and one of the nicest bunches of historians around!
👇👇👇
@uni-of-warwick.bsky.social
warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G...
Assistant Professor in Early Modern British History (111286-0126) - University of Warwick
Title: Assistant Professor in Early Modern British History (111286-0126). Application Deadline: . Position Type: Permanent
warwick-careers.tal.net
February 4, 2026 at 11:13 AM
🚨History Job: Assistant Professor in Early Modern British History (Permanent) 🗃️
Come work with us at Warwick! You will join a group of excellent early-modernists and one of the nicest bunches of historians around!
👇👇👇
@uni-of-warwick.bsky.social
warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G...
Come work with us at Warwick! You will join a group of excellent early-modernists and one of the nicest bunches of historians around!
👇👇👇
@uni-of-warwick.bsky.social
warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G...
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Job Alert‼️We are hiring in interpreting and translation @ctilsleeds.bsky.social @lcsleeds.bsky.social
Looking for an experienced colleague at grade 8. Deadline is 25th February. Join our fabulous team! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Looking for an experienced colleague at grade 8. Deadline is 25th February. Join our fabulous team! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lecturer in Interpreting and Translation Studies
Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out cutting-edge teaching and research in Interpreting Studies? We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual with research and ...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Job Alert‼️We are hiring in interpreting and translation @ctilsleeds.bsky.social @lcsleeds.bsky.social
Looking for an experienced colleague at grade 8. Deadline is 25th February. Join our fabulous team! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Looking for an experienced colleague at grade 8. Deadline is 25th February. Join our fabulous team! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
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You can still join the REF 2029 Town Hall event on Strategy, People and Research Environment (SPRE)
tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 February, 11 am to 12 pm
2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 February, 11 am to 12 pm
2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
How to get involved – REF 2029
2029.ref.ac.uk
February 3, 2026 at 8:51 AM
You can still join the REF 2029 Town Hall event on Strategy, People and Research Environment (SPRE)
tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 February, 11 am to 12 pm
2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 February, 11 am to 12 pm
2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
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Fantastic and inspiring day launching The British Academy Early Career Network cluster in Yorkshire and Humber. It was a buzzing atmosphere with over 100 early career researchers and university partners present
January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Fantastic and inspiring day launching The British Academy Early Career Network cluster in Yorkshire and Humber. It was a buzzing atmosphere with over 100 early career researchers and university partners present
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I’m writing a Biography of Neil R. Ker and his foundational rôle in British Manuscript Studies. The enormous correspondence to him is touching testimony to his astonishing vision & generosity. Time and again, scholars—senior & early career alike—write to seek his knowledge, which he freely gave. /1
January 29, 2026 at 1:46 PM
I’m writing a Biography of Neil R. Ker and his foundational rôle in British Manuscript Studies. The enormous correspondence to him is touching testimony to his astonishing vision & generosity. Time and again, scholars—senior & early career alike—write to seek his knowledge, which he freely gave. /1
Great to meet the brilliant @jacquioatley.bsky.social - graduate of German @lcsleeds.bsky.social
who shared her expertise with alumni and students. Moving & engaging discussion of how resilience gained during year abroad in Tübingen led to a successful career in sports broadcasting. Danke schön! ⚽️🦉
who shared her expertise with alumni and students. Moving & engaging discussion of how resilience gained during year abroad in Tübingen led to a successful career in sports broadcasting. Danke schön! ⚽️🦉
Sports broadcaster Jacqui Oatley MBE (German 1996) began her career in football as a player for the University. In January, Jacqui returns to campus for an exclusive alumni event. Read more and sign up: https://spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-magazine-2026/features/jacqui-oatley/index.html
January 27, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Great to meet the brilliant @jacquioatley.bsky.social - graduate of German @lcsleeds.bsky.social
who shared her expertise with alumni and students. Moving & engaging discussion of how resilience gained during year abroad in Tübingen led to a successful career in sports broadcasting. Danke schön! ⚽️🦉
who shared her expertise with alumni and students. Moving & engaging discussion of how resilience gained during year abroad in Tübingen led to a successful career in sports broadcasting. Danke schön! ⚽️🦉
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Watch the videos by Professor Emma Cayley and Darren Paffey MP on why to take part.
💰 Universities can win money for their Modern Languages Departments.
Anyone with a ac.uk address can take part.
You can find a link in the article to sign up for the challenge:
thepienews.com/duolingo-lan...
💰 Universities can win money for their Modern Languages Departments.
Anyone with a ac.uk address can take part.
You can find a link in the article to sign up for the challenge:
thepienews.com/duolingo-lan...
January 20, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Watch the videos by Professor Emma Cayley and Darren Paffey MP on why to take part.
💰 Universities can win money for their Modern Languages Departments.
Anyone with a ac.uk address can take part.
You can find a link in the article to sign up for the challenge:
thepienews.com/duolingo-lan...
💰 Universities can win money for their Modern Languages Departments.
Anyone with a ac.uk address can take part.
You can find a link in the article to sign up for the challenge:
thepienews.com/duolingo-lan...
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Join the REF 2029 Town Halls. They are free and open to all:
2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
January 19, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Join the REF 2029 Town Halls. They are free and open to all:
2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
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It’s time to celebrate the German language in the UK!
This is your chance to share your language learning highlights with the world.
#ShoutOutForGerman
bsky.app/profile/uk.d...
This is your chance to share your language learning highlights with the world.
#ShoutOutForGerman
bsky.app/profile/uk.d...
January 19, 2026 at 3:22 PM
It’s time to celebrate the German language in the UK!
This is your chance to share your language learning highlights with the world.
#ShoutOutForGerman
bsky.app/profile/uk.d...
This is your chance to share your language learning highlights with the world.
#ShoutOutForGerman
bsky.app/profile/uk.d...
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A big thank you to Professor Jane Stuart-Smith, chair, and Professor Susan Harrow, deputy chair of Sub‑panel 26 (Modern Languages and Linguistics) who delivered an inspiring presentation at UCFL Winter Plenary on the work in preparation for REF 2029.
Check out: 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
Check out: 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
January 18, 2026 at 8:35 PM
A big thank you to Professor Jane Stuart-Smith, chair, and Professor Susan Harrow, deputy chair of Sub‑panel 26 (Modern Languages and Linguistics) who delivered an inspiring presentation at UCFL Winter Plenary on the work in preparation for REF 2029.
Check out: 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
Check out: 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
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Please help spread the word on this, especially to those who may be feeling cold winds towards their research.
We’ve opened the call for our International Fellowships, enabling early career researchers to work for two years at a UK research institution
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...
We’ve opened the call for our International Fellowships, enabling early career researchers to work for two years at a UK research institution
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Please help spread the word on this, especially to those who may be feeling cold winds towards their research.
We’ve opened the call for our International Fellowships, enabling early career researchers to work for two years at a UK research institution
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...
We’ve opened the call for our International Fellowships, enabling early career researchers to work for two years at a UK research institution
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...
Excited for our @ucflangs.bsky.social Winter Plenary today, beaming live from Senate House in London! Please register at the link below to join us online at 1pm today to get the low down on REF2029 from UoA sub panel chair and deputy chair, Jane Stuart-Smith and Susan Harrow, and other panels.
Don't forget that UCFL winter plenary is this coming Friday, 16 January.
Check the details here: ilcs.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Check the details here: ilcs.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
UCFL Winter Plenary 2026
ilcs.sas.ac.uk
January 16, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Excited for our @ucflangs.bsky.social Winter Plenary today, beaming live from Senate House in London! Please register at the link below to join us online at 1pm today to get the low down on REF2029 from UoA sub panel chair and deputy chair, Jane Stuart-Smith and Susan Harrow, and other panels.
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UCFL is seeking nominations for six roles. Deadline: 16 January.
More information here: university-council-for-languages.org/2025/12/ucfl...
➡️ Chair of Wales
➡️ Early Career Academic Rep
➡️ French Studies Rep
➡️ Linguistics Rep
➡️ Lusophone Studies Rep
➡️ Slavonic and Eastern European Studies Rep
More information here: university-council-for-languages.org/2025/12/ucfl...
➡️ Chair of Wales
➡️ Early Career Academic Rep
➡️ French Studies Rep
➡️ Linguistics Rep
➡️ Lusophone Studies Rep
➡️ Slavonic and Eastern European Studies Rep
December 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
UCFL is seeking nominations for six roles. Deadline: 16 January.
More information here: university-council-for-languages.org/2025/12/ucfl...
➡️ Chair of Wales
➡️ Early Career Academic Rep
➡️ French Studies Rep
➡️ Linguistics Rep
➡️ Lusophone Studies Rep
➡️ Slavonic and Eastern European Studies Rep
More information here: university-council-for-languages.org/2025/12/ucfl...
➡️ Chair of Wales
➡️ Early Career Academic Rep
➡️ French Studies Rep
➡️ Linguistics Rep
➡️ Lusophone Studies Rep
➡️ Slavonic and Eastern European Studies Rep
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🎉 Excellent news! Our Languages Research Database is now live!
Check it out here: university-council-for-languages.org/research/lan...
Check it out here: university-council-for-languages.org/research/lan...
December 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🎉 Excellent news! Our Languages Research Database is now live!
Check it out here: university-council-for-languages.org/research/lan...
Check it out here: university-council-for-languages.org/research/lan...
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We start the New Year with UCFL Winter Plenary. You can join online or in person.
🏃🏻♀️Hurry up! In-person registration will close on Monday 5th January 2026.
Book now: ilcs.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
3️⃣interesting panels and many nice people to talk to.
🏃🏻♀️Hurry up! In-person registration will close on Monday 5th January 2026.
Book now: ilcs.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
3️⃣interesting panels and many nice people to talk to.
December 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We start the New Year with UCFL Winter Plenary. You can join online or in person.
🏃🏻♀️Hurry up! In-person registration will close on Monday 5th January 2026.
Book now: ilcs.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
3️⃣interesting panels and many nice people to talk to.
🏃🏻♀️Hurry up! In-person registration will close on Monday 5th January 2026.
Book now: ilcs.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
3️⃣interesting panels and many nice people to talk to.
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#Languages and #cultures matter - to education, communities and regions.
This quote from Professor Emma Cayley captures why Leeds City of Languages is such a powerful civic initiative. @lcsleeds.bsky.social @emmacayley.bsky.social
This quote from Professor Emma Cayley captures why Leeds City of Languages is such a powerful civic initiative. @lcsleeds.bsky.social @emmacayley.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
#Languages and #cultures matter - to education, communities and regions.
This quote from Professor Emma Cayley captures why Leeds City of Languages is such a powerful civic initiative. @lcsleeds.bsky.social @emmacayley.bsky.social
This quote from Professor Emma Cayley captures why Leeds City of Languages is such a powerful civic initiative. @lcsleeds.bsky.social @emmacayley.bsky.social
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Opinion: “More than ever before, we need British diplomats, spies and soldiers to speak the language of our adversaries. We need universities like Nottingham to be pumping out Russian and Mandarin graduates each year, to work across Whitehall.”
🖊️ Ian Proud
https://ow.ly/N6yw50XwM3X
🖊️ Ian Proud
https://ow.ly/N6yw50XwM3X
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Opinion: “More than ever before, we need British diplomats, spies and soldiers to speak the language of our adversaries. We need universities like Nottingham to be pumping out Russian and Mandarin graduates each year, to work across Whitehall.”
🖊️ Ian Proud
https://ow.ly/N6yw50XwM3X
🖊️ Ian Proud
https://ow.ly/N6yw50XwM3X
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'It is notable that in the last Research Excellence Framework exercise the Department of American Studies at Nottingham was ranked third in the Area Studies unit of assessment and was one of the top-performing units across the whole of the University of Nottingham.' 1/2
RED ALERT: the University of Nottingham is threatening to close its Department of American Studies, putting all staff at risk of redundancy, and ending any American specialist knowledge in the Faculty of Arts.
Sign the petition here to save jobs:
www.change.org/p/save-ameri...
Sign the petition here to save jobs:
www.change.org/p/save-ameri...
Sign the Petition
SAVE AMERICAN STUDIES TEACHING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
www.change.org
November 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
'It is notable that in the last Research Excellence Framework exercise the Department of American Studies at Nottingham was ranked third in the Area Studies unit of assessment and was one of the top-performing units across the whole of the University of Nottingham.' 1/2
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My alma mater, Leicester University, is dissolving its Geology Department leading to the loss of 14 staff. Palaeo is being completely axed, despite Leicester's long and storied history in this area (and its current strengths). Please sign this petition!!: www.change.org/p/save-geolo...
Sign the Petition
Save Geology at the University of Leicester
www.change.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
My alma mater, Leicester University, is dissolving its Geology Department leading to the loss of 14 staff. Palaeo is being completely axed, despite Leicester's long and storied history in this area (and its current strengths). Please sign this petition!!: www.change.org/p/save-geolo...
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Help the the University of Leicester and the University of Nottingham save languages. Links in comments.
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Help the the University of Leicester and the University of Nottingham save languages. Links in comments.
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David Bellos, traducteur et grand spécialiste de Georges Perec, est mort
www.lemonde.fr/disparitions...
www.lemonde.fr/disparitions...
David Bellos, traducteur et grand spécialiste de Georges Perec, est mort
L’universitaire britannique avait publié en 1994 une biographie décisive de l’écrivain français. Il avait aussi retrouvé deux manuscrits que l’auteur lui-même croyait perdus. Il s’est éteint le 26 oct...
www.lemonde.fr
November 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
David Bellos, traducteur et grand spécialiste de Georges Perec, est mort
www.lemonde.fr/disparitions...
www.lemonde.fr/disparitions...
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A very insightful article on the recent threats to UK modern languages:
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here:
www.change.org/p/save-moder...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
#languages #mfl
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here:
www.change.org/p/save-moder...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
#languages #mfl
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
A very insightful article on the recent threats to UK modern languages:
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here:
www.change.org/p/save-moder...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
#languages #mfl
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here:
www.change.org/p/save-moder...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
#languages #mfl
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A chance to see a well-used, 3m long, birth scroll made in England c.1500. Covered in prayers & illustrations, in Latin & English, invoking Sts Quiricus & Julitta, it's worn from use, engrained with vaginal fluid, imbued with love, pain, fear, hope & life. 🧵👇
wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/...
wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/...
November 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
A chance to see a well-used, 3m long, birth scroll made in England c.1500. Covered in prayers & illustrations, in Latin & English, invoking Sts Quiricus & Julitta, it's worn from use, engrained with vaginal fluid, imbued with love, pain, fear, hope & life. 🧵👇
wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/...
wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/...
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Times Higher article out today explains the folly of yet more proposed closures in languages (also music, film, philosophy, and others). This time at the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham. Oversight of the changing UK HE landscape for our disciplines has never been more needed or vital.
Every university should renovate the disciplinary framework of its courses and ask whether it is responding to its global responsibilities. But no university should recognise any merit in withdrawing from the study of other languages, cultures & societies
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas
Nottingham and Leicester are taking a swing at language departments. But those proposing closures have taken their eye off the ball, say four linguists
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Times Higher article out today explains the folly of yet more proposed closures in languages (also music, film, philosophy, and others). This time at the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham. Oversight of the changing UK HE landscape for our disciplines has never been more needed or vital.