Tori Holmes
@toririo.bsky.social
Researching digital culture, data activism, documentary - in Brazil. Fan of places where the mountains meet the sea.
http://go.qub.ac.uk/toriholmes
Also at https://bsky.app/profile/rebracweb.bsky.social
http://go.qub.ac.uk/toriholmes
Also at https://bsky.app/profile/rebracweb.bsky.social
Pinned
Talk coming up at QUB next Friday 28 November at 1pm:
"Indigenous Peoples’ Letters to Brazil: Rethinking History, Imagining the Future", by Rafael Xucuru-Kariri, Universidade Federal da Bahia/King's College London
Supported by the Instituto Guimarães Rosa/Consulate General of Brazil in Edinburgh
"Indigenous Peoples’ Letters to Brazil: Rethinking History, Imagining the Future", by Rafael Xucuru-Kariri, Universidade Federal da Bahia/King's College London
Supported by the Instituto Guimarães Rosa/Consulate General of Brazil in Edinburgh
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'Cervantes’ ‘Don Quixote’ continues to shape how we think about idealism and the blurred line between illusion and reality. In this talk, Isabel Torres FBA explores how ‘poiesis' in this novel helps us to understand lyric as a provocative presence in early modern Spain. https://youtu.be/VPBkaO5zYe4
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
'Cervantes’ ‘Don Quixote’ continues to shape how we think about idealism and the blurred line between illusion and reality. In this talk, Isabel Torres FBA explores how ‘poiesis' in this novel helps us to understand lyric as a provocative presence in early modern Spain. https://youtu.be/VPBkaO5zYe4
JOB: Lecturer in Journalism and Media (Global Media Studies), University of Galway.
Strategic priorities include Media, culture & society; Media & the Global South; Media & sustainability; Media, democracy & governance.
Apply by 5pm Irish time, 5 January 2026.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPN476/l...
Strategic priorities include Media, culture & society; Media & the Global South; Media & sustainability; Media, democracy & governance.
Apply by 5pm Irish time, 5 January 2026.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPN476/l...
Lecturer in Journalism and Media (Global Media Studies), Permanent, 1FTE, Contract Type B at University of Galway
Discover Lecturer in Journalism and Media (Global Media Studies), Permanent, 1FTE, Contract Type B jobs and more in higher education on jobs.ac.uk. Apply for further details on the top job board.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:40 AM
JOB: Lecturer in Journalism and Media (Global Media Studies), University of Galway.
Strategic priorities include Media, culture & society; Media & the Global South; Media & sustainability; Media, democracy & governance.
Apply by 5pm Irish time, 5 January 2026.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPN476/l...
Strategic priorities include Media, culture & society; Media & the Global South; Media & sustainability; Media, democracy & governance.
Apply by 5pm Irish time, 5 January 2026.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPN476/l...
Thread 🧵
AHGBI, led by Professor Sarah Wright, opposes the University of Nottingham’s move to suspend—and effectively close—all Modern Languages degrees. SRUK/CERU, led by Dr Carlos Soler Montes, has also raised concerns.
AHGBI urges immediate reconsideration.
#SaveNottinghamLanguages
AHGBI urges immediate reconsideration.
#SaveNottinghamLanguages
November 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Thread 🧵
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Colleagues and UCU members from UoN's Department of Modern Languages have put together this wonderful guide on supporting their programmes. A lot of what they suggest is also helpful in challenging the 48 courses at risk across the university
www.savemlcatnotts.org.uk
www.savemlcatnotts.org.uk
savenottinghamlanguages
The University of Nottingham has suspended applications to all languages degree programmes, with a view to permanent closure of all of its undergraduate languages degrees. Under the proposals, it…
www.savemlcatnotts.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Colleagues and UCU members from UoN's Department of Modern Languages have put together this wonderful guide on supporting their programmes. A lot of what they suggest is also helpful in challenging the 48 courses at risk across the university
www.savemlcatnotts.org.uk
www.savemlcatnotts.org.uk
Talk coming up at QUB next Friday 28 November at 1pm:
"Indigenous Peoples’ Letters to Brazil: Rethinking History, Imagining the Future", by Rafael Xucuru-Kariri, Universidade Federal da Bahia/King's College London
Supported by the Instituto Guimarães Rosa/Consulate General of Brazil in Edinburgh
"Indigenous Peoples’ Letters to Brazil: Rethinking History, Imagining the Future", by Rafael Xucuru-Kariri, Universidade Federal da Bahia/King's College London
Supported by the Instituto Guimarães Rosa/Consulate General of Brazil in Edinburgh
November 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Talk coming up at QUB next Friday 28 November at 1pm:
"Indigenous Peoples’ Letters to Brazil: Rethinking History, Imagining the Future", by Rafael Xucuru-Kariri, Universidade Federal da Bahia/King's College London
Supported by the Instituto Guimarães Rosa/Consulate General of Brazil in Edinburgh
"Indigenous Peoples’ Letters to Brazil: Rethinking History, Imagining the Future", by Rafael Xucuru-Kariri, Universidade Federal da Bahia/King's College London
Supported by the Instituto Guimarães Rosa/Consulate General of Brazil in Edinburgh
"From Brazil to Belfast - pupils hold their own COP30 event"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
From Brazil to Belfast - pupils hold their own COP30 event
The COP30 climate simulation negotiation brought pupils from 28 schools to Belfast Castle.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"From Brazil to Belfast - pupils hold their own COP30 event"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"A COP do cocar"
"Os povos indígenas querem ter suas terras demarcadas e participar das decisões na Conferência do Clima"
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"Os povos indígenas querem ter suas terras demarcadas e participar das decisões na Conferência do Clima"
piaui.folha.uol.com.br/a-cop-do-coc...
A COP do cocar - revista piauí
No dia 7 de novembro, os participantes credenciados da Conferência das Nações Unidas sobre Mudanças Climáticas, a COP30, que começaria dali a três dias, receberam um e-mail da organização informando q...
piaui.folha.uol.com.br
November 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
"A COP do cocar"
"Os povos indígenas querem ter suas terras demarcadas e participar das decisões na Conferência do Clima"
piaui.folha.uol.com.br/a-cop-do-coc...
"Os povos indígenas querem ter suas terras demarcadas e participar das decisões na Conferência do Clima"
piaui.folha.uol.com.br/a-cop-do-coc...
This looks rather wonderful!
Invitation to Contribute, "The Long 1990s in Global Internet Histories".
Call for Papers for an upcoming edited volume in the Turning Points in Media Studies anthology series. Full details in link. Initial deadline January 15 2026.
bit.ly/3LAq6Ku
Invitation to Contribute, "The Long 1990s in Global Internet Histories".
Call for Papers for an upcoming edited volume in the Turning Points in Media Studies anthology series. Full details in link. Initial deadline January 15 2026.
bit.ly/3LAq6Ku
Call for Papers: The Long 1990s in Global Internet Histories
Turning Points in Media Studies is an anthology series examining critical moments that shaped the development of media in various parts of the world, the circumstances and histories leading to these m...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
This looks rather wonderful!
Invitation to Contribute, "The Long 1990s in Global Internet Histories".
Call for Papers for an upcoming edited volume in the Turning Points in Media Studies anthology series. Full details in link. Initial deadline January 15 2026.
bit.ly/3LAq6Ku
Invitation to Contribute, "The Long 1990s in Global Internet Histories".
Call for Papers for an upcoming edited volume in the Turning Points in Media Studies anthology series. Full details in link. Initial deadline January 15 2026.
bit.ly/3LAq6Ku
Reposted by Tori Holmes
You might have heard that the University of Nottingham plans to suspend all languages courses. This is very disappointing and heartbreaking.
Here you can find their petition aimed at protecting Modern Languages at Nottingham. You can show your support by signing it.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
Here you can find their petition aimed at protecting Modern Languages at Nottingham. You can show your support by signing it.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
Sign the Petition
Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!
www.change.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
You might have heard that the University of Nottingham plans to suspend all languages courses. This is very disappointing and heartbreaking.
Here you can find their petition aimed at protecting Modern Languages at Nottingham. You can show your support by signing it.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
Here you can find their petition aimed at protecting Modern Languages at Nottingham. You can show your support by signing it.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
Reposted by Tori Holmes
Excellent article here. Our students are our greatest advocates. Counter proposals will be put forward, and we are supporting colleagues in Music, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies at Nottingham with their campaigns www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Nottingham students fight 'insane' cull of courses
Traitors composer Sam Watts is among those against plans to cut University of Nottingham courses.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Excellent article here. Our students are our greatest advocates. Counter proposals will be put forward, and we are supporting colleagues in Music, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies at Nottingham with their campaigns www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Introducing my new project… Your Wrong (yourwrong.co.uk). It’s all about the language rules and judgements that appear in different forms of popular culture. Films, series, podcasts, music, books, even graffiti!
I’d love your help to find examples!
I’d love your help to find examples!
Your Wrong
yourwrong.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Introducing my new project… Your Wrong (yourwrong.co.uk). It’s all about the language rules and judgements that appear in different forms of popular culture. Films, series, podcasts, music, books, even graffiti!
I’d love your help to find examples!
I’d love your help to find examples!
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The University of Nottingham is suspending all Modern Languages degrees. A short-sighted and terrifying decision from a 'global' university.
Please sign the petition started by its wonderful students.
Please sign the petition started by its wonderful students.
Modern Languages students at the University of Nottingham have started a petition to save languages degrees. Please sign and share www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...
Sign the Petition
Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!
www.change.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The University of Nottingham is suspending all Modern Languages degrees. A short-sighted and terrifying decision from a 'global' university.
Please sign the petition started by its wonderful students.
Please sign the petition started by its wonderful students.
Job: Project Curator, Latin American Collections, British Library (apply by 23 November)
Fixed term, full time. Need demonstrable interest in Latin American Studies, experience of working w/collections in a library/ museum/cultural institution, fluent Spanish
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Fixed term, full time. Need demonstrable interest in Latin American Studies, experience of working w/collections in a library/ museum/cultural institution, fluent Spanish
ce0752li.webitrent.com/ce0752li_web...
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November 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Job: Project Curator, Latin American Collections, British Library (apply by 23 November)
Fixed term, full time. Need demonstrable interest in Latin American Studies, experience of working w/collections in a library/ museum/cultural institution, fluent Spanish
ce0752li.webitrent.com/ce0752li_web...
Fixed term, full time. Need demonstrable interest in Latin American Studies, experience of working w/collections in a library/ museum/cultural institution, fluent Spanish
ce0752li.webitrent.com/ce0752li_web...
"News creators and influencers play a much bigger role in Brazil overall than most other countries in this study, even as large brands like Globo are also widely accessed via social platforms." (useful for my module on Brazilian digital culture!)
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reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news-creator...
Brazil
News creators and influencers play a much bigger role in Brazil overall than most other countries in this study.
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:59 AM
"News creators and influencers play a much bigger role in Brazil overall than most other countries in this study, even as large brands like Globo are also widely accessed via social platforms." (useful for my module on Brazilian digital culture!)
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news-creator...
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news-creator...
Very saddened to hear the news of Debra Castillo's death.
news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...
news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...
Debra Castillo, scholar and champion of Latinx students, dies at 72 | Cornell Chronicle
Professor Debra Castillo, a Stephen H. Weiss presidential fellow and Emerson Hinchliff Professor of Hispanic Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, died Oct. 5 in Ithaca. She was 72.
news.cornell.edu
October 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Very saddened to hear the news of Debra Castillo's death.
news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...
news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...
Modern Languages at QUB invites expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship scheme. First step is to identify and contact a proposed mentor in the department. 🌟Brazilian Studies projects welcome!🌟
EOIs due 5pm, 5 November.
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EOIs due 5pm, 5 November.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Modern Languages at QUB invites expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship scheme. First step is to identify and contact a proposed mentor in the department. 🌟Brazilian Studies projects welcome!🌟
EOIs due 5pm, 5 November.
Template: www.qub.ac.uk/about/Leader...
EOIs due 5pm, 5 November.
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We are excited to be hiring for a Community and Advocacy Manager! The role, based in the Digital Humanities Research Hub at the School of Advanced Study, will lead on developing and delivering a programme of community engagement and advocacy for the Association. www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Community and Advocacy Manager, UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Association:London Senate House - Hybrid
The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global.
www.jobs.london.ac.uk
October 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We are excited to be hiring for a Community and Advocacy Manager! The role, based in the Digital Humanities Research Hub at the School of Advanced Study, will lead on developing and delivering a programme of community engagement and advocacy for the Association. www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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📢 CALL FOR IDEAS: IMAGINE! BELFAST FESTIVAL 2026
Find out more and submit your idea here:
➡️ imaginebelfast.com/2026-call-fo...
Imagine returns 23-29 March 2026.
Submit your engaging and creative proposals by 7 November 2025 to shape the programme.
🗓️ DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 7 November 2025
Find out more and submit your idea here:
➡️ imaginebelfast.com/2026-call-fo...
Imagine returns 23-29 March 2026.
Submit your engaging and creative proposals by 7 November 2025 to shape the programme.
🗓️ DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 7 November 2025
October 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📢 CALL FOR IDEAS: IMAGINE! BELFAST FESTIVAL 2026
Find out more and submit your idea here:
➡️ imaginebelfast.com/2026-call-fo...
Imagine returns 23-29 March 2026.
Submit your engaging and creative proposals by 7 November 2025 to shape the programme.
🗓️ DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 7 November 2025
Find out more and submit your idea here:
➡️ imaginebelfast.com/2026-call-fo...
Imagine returns 23-29 March 2026.
Submit your engaging and creative proposals by 7 November 2025 to shape the programme.
🗓️ DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 7 November 2025
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Literary Translation Residency in Cork - Portuguese Language
"A bursary of twelve weeks' duration will be awarded to a literary translator from the Portuguese-speaking world working on the translation of a contemporary Irish writer." Apply by 21 November.
www.literatureireland.com/latest/liter...
"A bursary of twelve weeks' duration will be awarded to a literary translator from the Portuguese-speaking world working on the translation of a contemporary Irish writer." Apply by 21 November.
www.literatureireland.com/latest/liter...
Literature Ireland | Literary Translation Residency in Cork - Portuguese Language
Literature Ireland and The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University College Cork The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University College Cork and Literature Ireland, in ...
www.literatureireland.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Literary Translation Residency in Cork - Portuguese Language
"A bursary of twelve weeks' duration will be awarded to a literary translator from the Portuguese-speaking world working on the translation of a contemporary Irish writer." Apply by 21 November.
www.literatureireland.com/latest/liter...
"A bursary of twelve weeks' duration will be awarded to a literary translator from the Portuguese-speaking world working on the translation of a contemporary Irish writer." Apply by 21 November.
www.literatureireland.com/latest/liter...
Waving to @stephdennison.bsky.social and @sarabrandellero.bsky.social!
Happy birthday, REBRAC! / Parabéns, REBRAC
"Today marks ten years since REBRAC, the European Network of Brazilianists Working in Cultural Studies, was launched"
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"Today marks ten years since REBRAC, the European Network of Brazilianists Working in Cultural Studies, was launched"
rebracweb.wordpress.com/2025/09/25/h...
Happy birthday, REBRAC! / Parabéns, REBRAC!
Today marks ten years since REBRAC, the European Network of Brazilianists Working in Cultural Studies, was launched, with the conference Remapping Brazilian Cultural Studies. In the photo below you…
rebracweb.wordpress.com
September 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Waving to @stephdennison.bsky.social and @sarabrandellero.bsky.social!
Job: Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Film Studies, University College Dublin. Apply by 20 October. Interest in "candidates who can expand the geographical and historical range of our subjects"; examples in JD incl. expertise in Latin America/indigenous media cultures
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU194/l...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU194/l...
Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Film Studies - 5 years at University College Dublin
Explore an exciting academic career as a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Film Studies - 5 years. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Job: Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Film Studies, University College Dublin. Apply by 20 October. Interest in "candidates who can expand the geographical and historical range of our subjects"; examples in JD incl. expertise in Latin America/indigenous media cultures
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU194/l...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU194/l...
"Brazilians protest against bill that could lead to a pardon for Bolsonaro and allies"
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apnews.com/article/braz...
Brazilians protest against bill that could lead to a pardon for Bolsonaro and allies
Brazilians have taken to the streets in all 26 states and the Federal District to protest a potential pardon for former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies convicted of attempting a coup.
apnews.com
September 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"Brazilians protest against bill that could lead to a pardon for Bolsonaro and allies"
apnews.com/article/braz...
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✨ Are you our next New Media & Public Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow?
You might be if you’re:
✔️ A recent PhD in the humanities
✔️ Working in new media / journalism
✔️ Bringing research to the public
Theme: Doubles, Doppelgangers
📅 Deadline: Nov 25, 2025
🔗 uoft.me/nmph26-27
You might be if you’re:
✔️ A recent PhD in the humanities
✔️ Working in new media / journalism
✔️ Bringing research to the public
Theme: Doubles, Doppelgangers
📅 Deadline: Nov 25, 2025
🔗 uoft.me/nmph26-27
September 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
✨ Are you our next New Media & Public Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow?
You might be if you’re:
✔️ A recent PhD in the humanities
✔️ Working in new media / journalism
✔️ Bringing research to the public
Theme: Doubles, Doppelgangers
📅 Deadline: Nov 25, 2025
🔗 uoft.me/nmph26-27
You might be if you’re:
✔️ A recent PhD in the humanities
✔️ Working in new media / journalism
✔️ Bringing research to the public
Theme: Doubles, Doppelgangers
📅 Deadline: Nov 25, 2025
🔗 uoft.me/nmph26-27
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📢 The JHI invites applications for the 2026–27 Critical Digital Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship, a 1 year fellowship supporting a recent PhD.
Theme: Doubles, Doppelgangers
📅 Apply by Nov 25, 2025 | 4pm EST
🔗 More info: uoft.me/cdh26-27
Theme: Doubles, Doppelgangers
📅 Apply by Nov 25, 2025 | 4pm EST
🔗 More info: uoft.me/cdh26-27
September 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
📢 The JHI invites applications for the 2026–27 Critical Digital Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship, a 1 year fellowship supporting a recent PhD.
Theme: Doubles, Doppelgangers
📅 Apply by Nov 25, 2025 | 4pm EST
🔗 More info: uoft.me/cdh26-27
Theme: Doubles, Doppelgangers
📅 Apply by Nov 25, 2025 | 4pm EST
🔗 More info: uoft.me/cdh26-27
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**Reminder/Lembrete**
Deadline to send abstracts for REBRAC 10th anniversary conference: 15 September!
Prazo para envio de resumos para congresso de dez anos da REBRAC: 15 de setembro!
Deadline to send abstracts for REBRAC 10th anniversary conference: 15 September!
Prazo para envio de resumos para congresso de dez anos da REBRAC: 15 de setembro!
Call for papers
10th Anniversary Conference of REBRAC – European Network of Brazilianists Working in Cultural Analysis "Remapping Brazilian Cultural Studies +10"
15-17 January 2026, King’s College London
Deadline for abstracts: 15 September 2025
rebracweb.wordpress.com/2025/07/22/c...
10th Anniversary Conference of REBRAC – European Network of Brazilianists Working in Cultural Analysis "Remapping Brazilian Cultural Studies +10"
15-17 January 2026, King’s College London
Deadline for abstracts: 15 September 2025
rebracweb.wordpress.com/2025/07/22/c...
Chamada para trabalhos para congresso de 10 anos da REBRAC (Londres, janeiro de 2026) / Call for papers for REBRAC 10th anniversary conference (London, January 2026)
A chamada para trabalhos já foi publicada! The call for papers is live!
rebracweb.wordpress.com
September 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
**Reminder/Lembrete**
Deadline to send abstracts for REBRAC 10th anniversary conference: 15 September!
Prazo para envio de resumos para congresso de dez anos da REBRAC: 15 de setembro!
Deadline to send abstracts for REBRAC 10th anniversary conference: 15 September!
Prazo para envio de resumos para congresso de dez anos da REBRAC: 15 de setembro!