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Modern Languages Drama Festival 2025

Curtain up! Light the lights! The SLC Modern Languages Drama Festival is back at ºù«Ӱҵ’s Drama Studio. From 18 to 29 March 2025, we'll offer FOUR student productions. From French surrealist comedy to a student adaptation of Grimms’ fairy tales.
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Black Girl from Pyongyang: Book talk by Monica Macias

On the evening of February 26th, the Centre for Korean Studies had the privilege of hosting author Monica Macias for a sold-out talk on her memoir, Black Girl From Pyongyang.

How Scholars in East Asian Studies are Fighting to Halt the Deportation of 48 Uyghur Men

Discover how researchers including East Asian Studies academic David Tobin are fighting to defend the human rights of 48 Uyghur men facing deportation to China.

Understanding the Declaration of Martial Law in South Korea

Dr Yookyeong Im, Dr Derek Kramer, Dr Sarah Son provide insight into president Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, and the subsequent protests.
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Refugees in Calais. A Learning Journey

University of ºù«Ӱҵ French students have created an insightful short documentary film about their research into the refugee situation in Calais.

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The launch of Window on Korea at Western Bank Library

Western Bank Library welcomed staff from the National Library of Korea and the Korean Culture Centre to open the new Window on Korea space.
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Unification Policy Study Trip to Seoul - July 2023

This summer a group of 14 SEAS students joined Dr Sarah Son and Dr Gemma Ballard on a 12-day trip to Seoul, South Korea, focussed on the relationship between the two Koreas
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Octagon Records - New music label launched by students

Students from the Department of Music have created a grassroot record label to help showcase the talent from across the University of ºù«Ӱҵ community.