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

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The School of Law and Criminology is hiring an Executive Assistant (permanent whole-time.)

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to join the School administration team and make a mark in a growing school.

Application deadline: Sunday the 1st of March 2026

09.02.2026 10:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Flooding Latest The National Emergency Coordination Group will remain on โ€˜full alertโ€™ this weekend as flooding remains likely amid persistent spells of heavy rain. Professor Conor Murphy, of the ICARUS Climate Resear...

Prof Conor Murphy of ICARUS and Dept of Geography was on RTร‰'s Drivetime on Friday talking about the floods, the interview runs from 05:50 to 11:45.

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

09.02.2026 10:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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โœจ #WordWednesdays โœจ

๐Ÿ“š Word of the Week: beleidigte Leberwurst
Literally โ€œoffended liver sausageโ€ ๐Ÿ˜คโ€”a German idiom for someone sulking or in a huff.

#LearnLanguages #WordOfTheWeek #GermanLanguage #SMLLC

17.12.2025 10:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸ A Weekend to Remember! ๐ŸŒŸ

Over 5,000 visitors joined our November #OpenDay ๐ŸŽ“โœจ. At the #SMLLC stand, ambassadors & lecturers showcased French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch & Catalan ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ฌ. Thank you for making it unforgettable!

#Languages #MaynoothUniversity

11.12.2025 10:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ #WordWednesdays โœจ

๐Ÿ“š Word of the Week: Dreikรคsehoch

Literally โ€œthree cheeses highโ€ ๐Ÿง€โ€”a playful German term for a small child whoโ€™s cheeky or acts older than their age.

#LearnLanguages #WordOfTheWeek #GermanLanguage #SMLLC

03.12.2025 11:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ #WordWednesdays โœจ

๐Ÿ“š Word of the Week: Extrawurst

Literally โ€œextra sausageโ€ ๐Ÿดโ€”a German term for asking or getting special treatment.
Fun fact: It dates back to when sausage was a luxury!

#LearnLanguages #WordOfTheWeek #GermanLanguage #SMLLC

01.12.2025 10:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽฌโœจ Film Screening + Q&A โœจ๐ŸŽฌ
Join us for Stille ist ein schรถnes Gerรคusch with director Nathalie Lamb!

๐Ÿ“… Mon, Dec 1, 2025 | ๐Ÿ“ TSI 210

A powerful look at deaf experiences & cochlear implants โ€” exploring language, identity & belonging. ๐ŸŒ๐ŸคŸ
German w/ English subs, all welcome! ๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿ’ฌ

#German #SMLLC

25.11.2025 12:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ Day 3 of #ThinkLanguages and weโ€™re wrapping up with big smiles! Thank you all for bringing such energy and curiosity โ€” the future of languages is bright!

#MaynoothUniversity #TY #SMLLC

19.11.2025 12:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Day 2 of #ThinkLanguages and the energy is electric! โšก

At Maynoothโ€™s SMLLC, weโ€™re proud to offer Chinese, French, German & Spanish . We love seeing TY students so inspired by the world of languages and cultures! ๐ŸŒโœจ

#LanguagesConnect #MaynoothUniversity #SMLLC

18.11.2025 12:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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18.11.2025 10:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ Day 1 of #ThinkLanguages 2025 is a wrap!

TY students from across Ireland explored the joy of language learning through inspiring talks & hands-on workshops ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ฌ

We kicked off the celebration in style โ€” now onto Day 2! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ™Œ

#LanguagesMatter #SMLLC

18.11.2025 09:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Career Speed Networking

๐Ÿ“… Tues, 18 Nov | ๐Ÿ•’ 3โ€“5PM
๐Ÿ“ TSI 028 (beside the cafรฉ)

Meet MU Arts & Humanities grads & gain insights into careers in media, music, communications, and the creative arts.

๐Ÿ”— Scan the QR to register

#CareerGoals #MaynoothUniversity

03.11.2025 16:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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03.11.2025 10:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last week, Dr Huddleson visited the Department of #Catalan Philology at the Universitat d'Alacant in Valencia to deliver lectures, complete training, and discuss changes to improve our ERASMUS exchange and research collaboration between Alacant and Maynooth.ย 

#smllc #languages #maynoothuniversity

03.11.2025 10:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ฅ #BookDropFriday is here!

Explore must-reads in French, German, Spanish & #Chinese, handpicked by our lecturers.

๐Ÿ‘‰ This weekโ€™s pick: A Short History of Chinese Philosophy. A captivating look into the history of Chinese thought.

#WeeklyReads #LanguageLearning #SMLLC

24.10.2025 08:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ‰ What a day at the #SMLLC #Research Showcase!

A brilliant celebration of research, creativity & collaboration. It was a pleasure to share knowledge, ask questions & connect with a dynamic community of scholars. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Huge thanks to all presenters! ๐Ÿ‘

#MaynoothUniversity #MUResearch #Linguistics

23.10.2025 10:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ‰ Huge congrats to Molly Holden, winner of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities award at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium!

Guided by Dr. Janire Zalbidea, her explored language learning during study abroad.

#SPUR #FAH #SMLLC #MaynoothUniversity #congratulations

22.10.2025 14:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ“ Thinking about postgraduate study?

Take the next step at Maynooth University.

Join us at our Postgraduate Open Day

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, 4 November 2025
๐Ÿ•’ 3โ€“6pm | ๐Ÿ“ Maynooth University
๐Ÿ‘‰ Meet lecturers, chat with students, explore your options.

Register now: mu.ie/edge

#SMLLC #MU #PGopenday

15.10.2025 13:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽง Week 3 of our podcast spotlight!

โœจ This weekโ€™s pick: Radio Ambulante.

Award-winning stories from across Latin Americaโ€”perfect for Spanish learners.

๐Ÿ‘‡ Got a podcast that changed how you learn ? Share it!

#LanguageLearning #Spanish #FluentInPodcasts #SMLLC

14.10.2025 13:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’š World Mental Health Day | Oct 10
Uni life can be excitingโ€”but overwhelming. Take a moment to check in.

๐Ÿ“ #MU Supports:

Counselling: (01) 708 3554
MSU Welfare: (01) 708 6808
Security (24/7): (01) 708 3929
Text MU to 50808 (24/7)

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters

10.10.2025 11:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ฅ Itโ€™s #BookDropFriday!

Every week, weโ€™re sharing must-reads - handpicked by our lecturers.

๐Ÿ‘‰ This week: Input and More - Cuentos Cortos by Bill Van Patten

โœจ Make reading #Spanish fun with these short stories!

#BookRecommendations #WeeklyReads #SMLLC #LanguageLearning

10.10.2025 11:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ #WordWednesdays โœจ

This weekโ€™s word: Yi (็พฉ) โ€“ Righteousness. A core value that guides us to act with honour, integrity, & fairness. ๐ŸŒŸ

#Yi็พฉ #Language #SMLLC #Wordoftheweek #Righteousness

10.10.2025 11:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽง Week 2 of our podcast spotlight!

โœจ This weekโ€™s pick: Iโ€™m Learning Mandarin

๐Ÿ’ก New podcast recs every week to help you grow through listening.

๐Ÿ‘‡ Got a favourite thatโ€™s helped you learn or think differently? Share it!

#LanguageLearning #Mandarin #FluentInPodcasts #SMLLC

10.10.2025 11:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ฅ #BookDropFriday is back!

Dive into essential reads in French, German, Spanish & #Chineseโ€”handpicked by our brilliant lecturers.

๐Ÿ‘‰ This weekโ€™s pick: The Analects of Confucius

Tag a friend who needs timeless wisdom ๐Ÿง โœจ

#WeeklyReads #LanguageLearning #SMLLC #confucius

03.10.2025 10:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจDr Richard Huddleson โœจ

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

02.10.2025 15:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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02.10.2025 11:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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FAH Research Colloquia 2025โ€“26 ๐ŸŽค

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

๐Ÿ“ Iontas 1.37
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ No booking needed โ€” just drop in!

#FAHColloquia #ArtsAndHumanities #ResearchTalks #MaynoothUniversity #SMLLC

02.10.2025 11:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ‰ Join us Oct 8 @ 3PM at Phoenix Restaurant to celebrate China National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival! ๐Ÿฅฎ๐Ÿง‹

Mooncakes & milk tea by Orient & Shaking Tang, hosted by SMLLC & Chinese Studies. Donโ€™t miss it!

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

01.10.2025 14:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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01.10.2025 14:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ#WordWednesdays โœจ

This weekโ€™s word: Une grรจve

Une grรจve 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. โœŠ

#Language #SMLLC #LearnFrench #Wordoftheweek

01.10.2025 14:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0