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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · 10d

Looking for a football culture podcast? @drpetewatson.bsky.social discusses the cultural, political & historical meaning & significance of 'El pibe de oro' Diego Maradona in the Outside Write podcast as the 5th anniversary of his death approaches. Listen to it on: open.spotify.com/episode/35ID...

The Cultural Significance of Diego Maradona

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · 16d

Interested in women’s soccer in Brazil? @drpetewatson.bsky.social
just published: The Beautiful Game Reimagined: Women’s Soccer in Brazil, in the Soccer & Society journal. An important read if you are interested in women’s football: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/2FDSY... #soccer #Brazil

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · Aug 24

In his latest podcast collaboration for the These Football Times ‘Reel Football series’ @drpetewatson.bsky.social discusses the film the Two Escobars and the issues that the film depicts and discusses. Have you listened to it yet?! #thetwoescobars #football

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · Aug 19

Interested in football and in Maradona in particular? On this podcast @drpetewatson.bsky.social you can listen to a discussion of the Maradona documentary by Asif Kapadia and other Maradona related films and documentaries podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... #maradona #spanish #football

Reel Football: Diego Maradona

Podcast Episode · These Football Times · 17/08/2025 · 1h 11m

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Bettina Hermoso Gómez @bttnhg.bsky.social · Jun 9

Last few spaces left for the MFL teacher conference on 20th June at the University of Leeds! Registration is free but places are limited! With presentations from @joedale @rashasoliman04 & many more!! Have a look at our programme! 👇artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-activiti... #mfl #mfltwitterati

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · Jun 2

Sofia Martinho, Director at SPLAS and President of TROPO UK, is currently at São Tomé e Príncipe where she will be talking about Portuguese as a Pluricentric Language #portuguese #languages #mfl @sofiamartinho.bsky.social

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · May 24

Dr Peter Haysom-Rodriguez @petehr.bsky.social will be at the University of Porto next week presenting his latest research project:

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · May 20

We have a very busy @drpetewatson.bsky.social! He recently published the chapter “Interrogating representations and Colombian footballing narratives of nation around the Women’s World Cup 2023” with Karen Ariza Carranza. Have a look in 👇 www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/1...

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · May 13

If you are interested in Football and Nation Building in Colombia, listen to this radio programme where @drpetewatson.bsky.social discusses his book “Un país en una cancha” #¿UnPaísEnUnaCancha? radio.unal.edu.co/detalle/un-p...

¿Un país en una cancha?

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · May 19

In www.selondoner.co.uk/sport/140520... Jack Heath, University of Leeds alumni, interviews @drpetewatson.bsky.social about Colombian Premian League Players

Number of Colombian Premier League players hits all-time high

The number of Colombian players in the Premier League hit an all-time high last season, following a rising trend of more Colombians leaving their nation to play in the European top five leagues.

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · May 13

If you are interested in Football and Nation Building in Colombia, listen to this radio programme where @drpetewatson.bsky.social discusses his book “Un país en una cancha” #¿UnPaísEnUnaCancha? radio.unal.edu.co/detalle/un-p...

¿Un país en una cancha?

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Bettina Hermoso Gómez @bttnhg.bsky.social · May 13

Have you signed up to the MFL teacher conference on 20th June? Registration is free but places are limited! Have a look at our programme! With presentations from Rasha Soliman, @joedale.bsky.social Antonio Martínez-Arboleda & many more!! artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-activiti... #mfl #mfltwitterati

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · May 13

Sofia Martinho, our Director at SPLAS and President of TROPO UK,was interviewed by RTV Lusa where she talks about addressing the teaching of Portuguese in the context of higher education. 👇
You can listen to the interview through the RTV Lusa app #Portuguese #mfl @sofiamartinho.bsky.social

RTVLUSA : A RÁDIO/TV da Língua Portuguesa no Mundo

RTV LUSA: A RÁDIO/TV DA LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA NO MUNDO

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · Apr 24

Our colleague @drpetewatson.bsky.social was interviewed on recent fan violence problems in Chilean football stadiums and the failed Plan Estadio Seguro. You can read it here 👇: latinamericareports.com/chilean-gove...

Chilean Government abandons Safe Stadium plan after violence leaves two dead - Latin America Reports

Following the death of two fans before a Colo Colo game, the Chilean government seeks new ways to ensure fan safety.

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OpeningTheFuture @openingthefuture.bsky.social · Apr 14

whooop whoop! this is such a great result for @livunipress.bsky.social and OtF: publishing books OA at no cost to reader or author through the combined power of library member investment (who also get some books for their own library in return win/win/win really)

SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · Apr 10

Another one for @drpetewatson.bsky.social! In this blog he discusses why to publish a book Open Access and how this means his readership has increased and his book has been included on a number of university reading lists across the globe. Football and Nation Building in Colombia (2010-2018) 👇

OpeningTheFuture @openingthefuture.bsky.social · Apr 10

We're really grateful to @drpetewatson.bsky.social for sharing his experiences of publishing Football and National Building in Colombia (2010-2018) with @livunipress.bsky.social, enabled by Opening the Future funding. For the full interview, please see here! ⚽ copim.pubpub.org/pub/football...

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · Apr 10

Another one for @drpetewatson.bsky.social! In this blog he discusses why to publish a book Open Access and how this means his readership has increased and his book has been included on a number of university reading lists across the globe. Football and Nation Building in Colombia (2010-2018) 👇

OpeningTheFuture @openingthefuture.bsky.social · Apr 10

We're really grateful to @drpetewatson.bsky.social for sharing his experiences of publishing Football and National Building in Colombia (2010-2018) with @livunipress.bsky.social, enabled by Opening the Future funding. For the full interview, please see here! ⚽ copim.pubpub.org/pub/football...

Opening the Future, Author Profile: Peter Watson

Copim catch up with author Peter Watson (Teaching Fellow at the University of Leeds) about his book

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Emma Cayley 谷曦 @emmacayley.bsky.social · Apr 2

Delighted to sign the renewal of the agreement between the Camões Institute and the University of Leeds last month. We are proud to have such a strong and active Portuguese section in the School. 🇵🇹 @splasatleeds.bsky.social @lcsleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social

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Bettina Hermoso Gómez @bttnhg.bsky.social · Mar 31

Last week to apply to Linguastars Residential! You have until the 4th of April to apply! A great opportunity to explore what it’s is like studying languages at uni! For more information and how to apply, read below 👇 #languages #mfl #mfltwitterati

Bettina Hermoso Gómez @bttnhg.bsky.social · Mar 14

Have you applied for our Linguastars residential yet? The Linguastars residential is a great opportunity to explore what studying languages at University is like!
Applications are now open!
📢 24-26th June #mfltwitterati #mfl #languages
artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-activiti...
#languagelearning

Our outreach offer | Arts and Humanities Outreach Team

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Bettina Hermoso Gómez @bttnhg.bsky.social · Mar 31

Are you a school language teacher? Have you signed up to the MFL teacher conference? @universityofleeds.bsky.social @lcsleeds.bsky.social on 20th June. Registration is free but places are limited #languages #mfl #mfltwitterati
More info and programme on 👇 artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-activiti...

Summer MFL Teacher Conference | Arts and Humanities Outreach Team

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · Mar 29

Just to advertise my talk in Cambridge this coming Thursday again. Free tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/footnotes-...

Footnotes: The Writing of Football - Dr Peter Watson

The fourth of four events on the writing of the beautiful game. Here, Dr Pete Watson on football as a nation building tool in Colombia.

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Bettina Hermoso Gómez @bttnhg.bsky.social · Mar 27

And special thanks to the judges, callers and everybody who made this afternoon possible!! 🙏 @emmacayley.bsky.social
@sofiamartinho.bsky.social @drpetewatson.bsky.social and everyone who is not on Bluesky :)

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Bettina Hermoso Gómez @bttnhg.bsky.social · Mar 27

Yesterday was such an inspiring afternoon! 47 language students (out of 2200) in the Yorkshire and Humberside area competed for the regional semi-final! 11 of these Y7 linguists will compete in June at Cambridge for the final! Good luck to all!!! 🐝 @lcsleeds.bsky.social

Bettina Hermoso Gómez @bttnhg.bsky.social · Mar 25

Looking forward to hosting the Spelling Bee Competition tomorrow! @lcsleeds.bsky.social Y7 students of Spanish, German and French will compete for the regional finals!! It’s always so much fun! See you all tomorrow! #languages #spellingbee

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · Mar 27

Busy week for @drpetewatson.bsky.social with another podcast out! In open.spotify.com/episode/5zU3... he discusses Colombian politics, the boom of women's football, the changing image of a nation amongst other things. #womensfootball #colombianfootball

1. Colombia: Don’t mention the Escobar

Eoin Sheahan's Diverted · Episode

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Bettina Hermoso Gómez @bttnhg.bsky.social · Mar 21

You have until the 4th of April to apply for the Linguastars Residential! A great opportunity to explore what it’s is like studying languages at uni! For more information and how to apply, read below 👇 #languages #mfl #mfltwitterati

Bettina Hermoso Gómez @bttnhg.bsky.social · Mar 14

Have you applied for our Linguastars residential yet? The Linguastars residential is a great opportunity to explore what studying languages at University is like!
Applications are now open!
📢 24-26th June #mfltwitterati #mfl #languages
artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-activiti...
#languagelearning

Our outreach offer | Arts and Humanities Outreach Team

artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk

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Alex Bamji @alexbamji.bsky.social · Mar 26

Would you like to join @universityofleeds.bsky.social as Head of Cultural Collections Research Development? Cultural Collections has incredible staff and very rich and diverse holdings from art to coins to medieval manuscripts to feminist zines. Do share and apply! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Head of Cultural Collections Research Development

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Do you have a passion for cultural col...

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