Latest News from School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture /llmvc/news/ /global/images/layout/uni_logo_2016_pad_rss.gif /llmvc/news/ /llmvc/news/25959/ /llmvc/news/25959/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:36:12 +0100
Following a popular spring programme, the 51cg's WayWORD Festival returns 3-11 October 2026 for its seventh main festival.]]> /llmvc/news/25940/ /llmvc/news/25940/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:34:17 +0100
Six 51cg research projects have been selected in the spring 2026 RSE Research Awards open call.]]> /llmvc/news/25931/ /llmvc/news/25931/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:14:10 +0100
SGSAH-funded internship has prompted an exciting new blog from one of our Aberdeen PG researchers.]]> /llmvc/news/25876/ /llmvc/news/25876/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:04:38 +0100
An 18th-century Scottish fiddler and composer has been identified as the likely organist who played in the famous premiere of Handel's Messiah.]]> /llmvc/news/25795/ /llmvc/news/25795/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:31:38 +0100
More than 100 teachers, education professionals and language-sector stakeholders from across the north-east and Scotland gathered at the 51cg this week for French Forward, the third national Future of French en Écosse conference.]]> /llmvc/news/25721/ /llmvc/news/25721/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:17:08 +0100
Aberdeen is preparing to welcome musicians, music lovers and cultural visitors from across the globe as the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) returns to the city in just two weeks' time.]]> /llmvc/news/25519/ /llmvc/news/25519/ Mon, 11 May 2026 11:02:04 +0100
A short documentary produced as part of a 51cg co-led research project has secured two film awards for its portrayal of a genocide survivor's story.]]> /llmvc/news/25489/ /llmvc/news/25489/ Fri, 01 May 2026 16:12:14 +0100
The 51cg has been awarded funding through the Coast-R Small Grants Fund for a new research project examining how coastal communities are navigating environmental and energy transitions along the North Sea.]]> /llmvc/news/25277/ /llmvc/news/25277/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:06:17 +0000
An Aberdeen cross-arts literary festival, produced by young people in the city, has launched its Spring programme which includes an appearance from Booker Prize-winner Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain.]]> /llmvc/news/25164/ /llmvc/news/25164/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:49:10 +0000
Eight 51cg research projects have been selected in the autumn 2025 RSE Research Awards open call.]]> /llmvc/news/25160/ /llmvc/news/25160/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:23:35 +0000
Award-winning poet and performer Harry Josephine Giles will visit the University showcasing work for the forthcoming Routledge Companion to Scottish Literature.]]> /llmvc/news/25151/ /llmvc/news/25151/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:48:16 +0000
Celebrated Polish filmmaker, Wojciech Smarzowski, is coming to the 51cg to present a special screening of his film Home Sweet Home, one of Poland's most watched and controversial films of 2025.]]> /llmvc/news/25080/ /llmvc/news/25080/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:51:28 +0000
University graduate and composer Joe Stollery will have an orchestral piece premiered by the Aberdeen City Orchestra at St Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen on Saturday February 28th, conducted by his father - emeritus professor Pete Stollery.]]> /llmvc/news/24952/ /llmvc/news/24952/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:03:04 +0000
The Scottish Government and Universities Scotland have announced the launch of a new, joint process that will co-design a framework for a successful and sustainable future for Scotland's universities for the next 20 years.]]> /llmvc/news/24879/ /llmvc/news/24879/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:37:23 +0000
Twelve years ago Brian Keeley was lying in a hospital bed, being kept alive by life-support machines. His condition was so grave that doctors introduced palliative care Now he is celebrating something he never thought possible - graduating with a PhD.]]>