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Maynooth University SMLLC offers various Undergraduate & Postgraduate degree pathways in Chinese, French, German, Spanish and Latin American Studies. [email protected] Rye Hall Building, Block D https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/school-modern-languages

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MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 5d

📚🔥 #BookDropFriday is back!

Dive into essential reads in French, German, Spanish & #Chinese—handpicked by our brilliant lecturers.

👉 This week’s pick: The Analects of Confucius

Tag a friend who needs timeless wisdom 🧠✨

#WeeklyReads #LanguageLearning #SMLLC #confucius

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 6d

✨Dr Richard Huddleson ✨

Dr Huddleson addressed the Association of Catalan Language Writers last week on 'Spaces of Dystopic Contamination in Catalan-language theatre, literature, and cinema' as part of their annual Seminari de Teatre.

#SeminariDeTeatre #Catalan #RichardHuddleson #SMLLC

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 6d

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MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 6d

FAH Research Colloquia 2025–26 🎤

Join us for a series of thought-provoking research presentations from across the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.

📍 Iontas 1.37
🎟️ No booking needed — just drop in!

#FAHColloquia #ArtsAndHumanities #ResearchTalks #MaynoothUniversity #SMLLC

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MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 7d

🎉 Join us Oct 8 @ 3PM at Phoenix Restaurant to celebrate China National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮🧋

Mooncakes & milk tea by Orient & Shaking Tang, hosted by SMLLC & Chinese Studies. Don’t miss it!

#ChinaNationalDay #MidAutumnFestival #Mooncake #MilkTea #SMLLC #ChineseStudies

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 7d

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MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 7d

✨#WordWednesdays ✨

This week’s word: Une grève

Une grève means "a strike" in French - a work stoppage by employees to protest or demand changes, whether it's for better working conditions, pay, or rights. ✊

#Language #SMLLC #LearnFrench #Wordoftheweek

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 8d

📚🐾 Week 2 vibes: hope it's treating everyone kindly!
Just a friendly reminder — if you spot Seamus, don’t miss your chance to pet him. Legend has it he’s a furry little good luck charm✨🐱Catch those pawsitive vibes !
#SeamusTheLibraryCat #maynoothuniversity #week2 #smllc

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MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 8d

🎧 Happy #InternationalPodcastDay!

Podcasts spark ideas & make language learning fun, perfect for students.

✨ Today’s top pick: You Can Learn Chinese
💡 New recs every week!
👇 Got a favourite podcast ? Share it below!

#LanguageLearning #FluentInPodcasts #Chinese #SMLLC

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 9d

Dr Zhouxiang Lu has again been named among the World’s #Top2% of #researchers! 🌍

This achievement reflects his remarkable impact & influence in his field & shines a spotlight on the outstanding strength of #SMLLC and the wider #Maynooth Research community. 👏

#ResearchExcellence #MU

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 9d

📚🔥 #BookDropFriday is here!

Each week, we’re serving up top picks in #French, German, Spanish & Chinese—handpicked by our lecturers 👩‍🏫🌍

👉 This week’s pick: La Place

Tag a friend who’s overdue for a good read 😎📖

#BookRecommendations #WeeklyReads #SMLLC #LanguageLearning

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 14d

🚀✨ #WordWednesdays is here! ✨

Every week, our lecturers will share a word to expand our vocab & minds! 🧠📚

This week’s word: Ren 仁 , The core virtue in Confucian philosophy.

How do you show Ren in your life? 💬

#Ren仁 #ChinesePhilosophy #Language #SMLLC #Wordoftheweek

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 14d

🎒✨ Welcome back to Maynooth! ✨🎒
Whether you're just arriving or settling back in, it’s the start of something new.

📸 Share your first-day moments

Here’s to a fresh start and a great semester ahead!

#BackToCampus #MaynoothMoments #UniLife #SMLLC #MaynoothUniversity

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · Sep 5

🎓✨ Curious about studying French at @maynoothuniversity.ie ? (2/2)

💬 Hear from our students—culture, connection & unforgettable memories await. See what it’s really like!#StudentVoices

#SMLLC #StudyFrench #LanguageGoals #unilife

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MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · Sep 5

🎓✨ Curious about studying French at @maynoothuniversity.ie ? (1/2)

💬 Hear from our students—culture, connection & unforgettable memories await. See what it’s really like!#StudentVoices

#SMLLC #StudyFrench #LanguageGoals #unilife

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎓✨ Celebrating Our Graduates! ✨🎓

We are beyond proud to highlight the amazing achievements of our recent graduates!

Here's to the next chapter! 🙌💙 #Classof2025 #MaynoothUniversity #languages #SMLLC #celebration

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · Aug 25

Congrats to everyone who got their Leaving Cert results on Friday! 🎉We can’t wait to welcome new students & see familiar faces back! ✨

Check our website for all you need to get started!

#MaynoothUniversity #LeavingCert2025 #MULanguages #CollegeLife #SMLLC

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · Aug 14

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MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · Aug 14

🌿 Campus is quiet, but full of life 🌸

To everyone here for repeat exams — we’re behind you all the way 💪.

It’s a quiet moment before the full energy returns… and we can’t wait to welcome you back 🌞🎓

#MaynoothUniversity #SMLLC #CampusLife #Nature

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · Jul 10

Our campus is looking gorgeous ahead of the Entente Florale Committee visit this weekend. All thanks to the tireless work of our grounds team, Green Campus, Environmental Society and Maynooth Tidy Towns Association.

#GreenCampus #MaynoothUni #StPatsCollege

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MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · Jun 19

🌟 New publication !

Congratulations to Wieteke Windrich, PhD candidate in SMLLC at @maynoothuniversity.ie on her insightful @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social article on first language loss and multilingualism.

Read it here 👉https://shorturl.at/69wpW

#PhDResearch #LanguageLoss #Multilingualism #SMLLC

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · Jun 13

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MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · Jun 13

🌍 Want to study a language?

📢 Save the Date! June 28th, 10am–2pm – Maynooth University's Summer Open Day!

✨ Explore languages, student life & world-class education.

🔗 Register now:
campaigns.maynoothuniversity.ie/ugopenday
#MaynoothUniversity #OpenDay #CAO2025 #Languages #FutureStartsHere

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MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · Jun 5

📢 We're Hiring! University Tutor in Modern Languages 📢

Passionate about Spanish & French? Join us to support students on their academic journey!

Apply now: my.corehr.com/pls/nuimrecr...

#UniversityTutor #ModernLanguages #HigherEducation #TeachingOpportunity #Spanish #French

MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · Jun 3

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