Languages, Cultures & Film at University of Liverpool

Meet the partners celebrating 100 years of Catalan Studies with us

1. The directors of The Institut Ramon Llull pictured with Lord Mayor of Liverpool Barbara Murray at The Peers Symposium 11.03.202.

2. / 3. Instituto Cervantes & Spain Arts and Culture via The Spanish Embassy in London, longtime partners of the department of Languages, Cultures and Film.

4. The Tyets at The Cavern Club, kicking off centenary celebrations on 10.03.2026.

5. Coselva provided specially branded bags of Hazelnuts, a delicacy in Catalan cuisine, for all attendees of The Peers Symposium.

6. Toni Pons gifted each member of staff working the centenary celebrations a pair of Catalonian Espadrilles.

7. The Government of Catalonia, proud partners of the department.

8. Lunya and Lunyalita, caterers of the Peers Symposium providing traditional Catalan cuisine in the heart of Liverpool.

A blog by final year French and Hispanic Studies student about her experience at our 2026 Translation Careers Day.

📚 Read in full at the link in our bio!

📚 Tuesday 9th of June, 9am - 5pm

A two-part workshop for teachers, the morning designed for teachers or German, and the afternoon bringing together teacher and experts in all languages

📖 Living the Language: Towards an ‘authentic German’ language classroom

📖 Language Education in the Northwest and Beyond: Exploring collaborations

For further information and registration, please visit the link in our bio.

Calling all budding translators!

🗓️ Friday 15th May

⏰ 9am - 4.30pm

📍The Language Lounge, 1-7 Abercromby Square

Do you want to find out about careers in literary translation and publishing, transcreation, national intelligence, and much more?

Join us for our 2026 Translation Careers day to hear what our current MA students did for their translation work placements as well as insights into language services from professional translation associations.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided, attendance is free but please register at the link in our bio! Priority will be given to UG finalists and PGT students.

This is a hybrid event but some sessions are only open for in-person attendees.

Happy Sant Jordi (Saint George’s Day)! A traditional celebration for Catalans where roses and books fill their day and their streets.

The myth tells us of a Dragon, a Princess and a Knight that came to her rescue. The roses grew from the blood of the dragon that had been slain by Sant Jordi 🥀

Read more about this beautiful tradition and its history at the link in our bio.

To celebrate 100 years of Catalan Studies at the University of Liverpool, the Catalan Government Delegation in the UK and Ireland sponsored a beautiful wine reception after our Symposium, catered by Lunya for a traditional Catalan experience.
 
It was an honour to have so many guests from the university and other institutions, such as the Institut Ramon Llull, the Instituto Cervantes, the Spanish Consulate, other universities in the UK and Ireland, and even Sweden, as well as the Lord Mayor of Liverpool; but also guests who live in the UK but have links with Catalan and Catalonia.

This year’s annual Peers Lecture “Catalan Literature: Internalise or Die” will be given by visiting writer Carlota Gurt.

We have a few tickets left, if you’d like to celebrate 100 years of Catalan Studies with us!

Our 100 years of Catalan Studies celebrations continue!

Last week Menorcan chef Pau Sintes hosted some students online for a cooking class to learn how to make some classic Catalan cuisine! See some of the results! 🧑‍🍳 👨‍🍳

Friday 14th November, 12.00 - 13.00pm
Language Lounge, 1-7 Abercromby Square, University of Liverpool

Think you know your tortilla from your tarta de Santiago? Put your knowledge to the test at the IBLAW Quiz!

From tapas to tango, Cervantes to Shakira, we’ll challenge you on all things Iberian and Latin American.

Pizzas being served and prizes to be won! Fun, informal, and open to all – ¡no te lo pierdas!

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Thursday 13th November, 12.00 - 14.00pm
Lecture Theatre 1, Rendall Building, University of Liverpool

The film Mamífera was one of the great revelations of Catalan/Spanish cinema in 2024, featuring outstanding performances by Maria Rodríguez Soto and Enric Auquer, two of the most highly regarded actors of recent years.

Shot in Catalan language, the film explores the concept of motherhood. The protagonist, Lola, enjoys a happy life with her partner, Bruno, until an unexpected pregnancy turns her world upside down.