Oral history project recovering voices of Spanish and Latin American women celebrated at Spanish Embassy
An oral history project that is creating powerful video postcards to recover and preserve the legacies of prominent Spanish and...
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‘Big Five’ increasingly written out of longlist for prestigious international literature prize as independent publishers transform the sector
The role of independent publishers in driving lasting change in international literature continues to be one of the main narratives...
Historical analysis helps to re-date a King’s tribute to his late English Queen
A historical document written by one of early medieval Europe’s most important rulers to his beloved English queen has been...
EU must take stronger legal action to protect human dignity and democracy in Hungary, study says
The European Union must protect its foundations and take stronger action against the Orbán regime in response to the unprecedented...
Modern languages academics help to bring Ukrainian poetry from the frontline to British and international readers
The poetry of a Ukrainian soldier fighting and writing on the frontline of his nation’s defence against Russia’s invasion has...
Novelist and poet receives two international awards in recognition of her career
An acclaimed novelist, poet and broadcaster whose books have been translated into more than 20 languages has been awarded two...
Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe’s coasts – now they’re gone
Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe's coastline – but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a century...
Epigenetics blood markers can help understand dementia risk
New research suggests that epigenetic markers in the blood could be useful for understanding dementia risk. Two linked papers from...
UK-Ukraine partnership brings wartime poetry to the world
Soldiers, poets, language experts and representatives from UNESCO Cities of Literature have joined together to create an international platform for...