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The University Council For Languages: the national voice of research & teaching in languages, cultures, societies, and related disciplines in HE.

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The University Council For Languages (UCFL) responds to welcome a new HEPI report and joins them in calling for urgent action on revitalising language learning: https://t.co/BhuRYGStyQ

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Don't forget that UCFL winter plenary is this coming Friday, 16 January.
Check the details here: https://t.co/Q78jbGmCT4

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UCFL is seeking nominations for six roles. Deadline: 16 January.

More information here: https://t.co/RMsrUh042N
➡️ Chair of Wales
➡️ Early Career Academic Representative
➡️ French Studies Representative
➡️ Linguistics Representative
➡️ Lusophone Studies Representative
➡️ Slavonic and Eastern European Studies Representative

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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: https://t.co/Q78jbGnaIC

3️⃣interesting panels and many nice people to talk to.

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🎉 Excellent news! Our Languages Research Database is now live!
Check it out here: https://t.co/dPpXfhddsV

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Have you seen the updates and changes of REF 2029?
Check it out here: https://t.co/KAqga33iW9

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Did you know that today is National Linguistics Day?
https://t.co/HY4DO9KXDO

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🚨 Any university cutting language degrees risks imperilling its future reputation and relevance, and govt should facilitate strategic support: Baroness Coussins in today's @thetimes⬇️
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Fantastic support for languages at Leicester and Nottingham here from the @APPGML @UCFLangs

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In the East Midlands, the University of Leicester is the only provider of Italian at degree level. An now they are under threat. Please sign the petition:

https://t.co/PXUMbMTQZa

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https://t.co/AoSuiIOvcY

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Help the the University of Leicester and the University of Nottingham
save languages. Links in comments.

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https://t.co/PXUMbMTj9C

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https://t.co/AoSuiIOvcY

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Language cold spots are emerging: the East Midlands provision is vulnerable if threats of closure at Leicester and Nottingham are carried out.

Please sign their petitions! Links in comments.

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https://t.co/PXUMbMTj9C

[Wendy Bennett @WendyBennett21]

Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham! - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/4Ck2AniOPB via @UKChange

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We have a lot of collective expertise across our subject associations with navigating change and developing sustainable and workable programmes in our disciplines. Please reach out at [email protected] or contact me and @TheaPitman for @artsandhums to find out more