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From rainy Belfast to sunny Madrid - Conor's flying start to a new careerFrom rainy Belfast to sunny Madrid - Conor

From rainy Belfast to sunny Madrid - Conor's flying start to a new career

Studying a language because you're passionate about it is a great place to start - but how can it help your career? Hispanic Studies graduate Conor Wilkinson tells us about his flying start to a career in marketing, in sunny Madrid.

Posted on: 15 February 2017

An alternative to the awards season: three Latin American films to watchAn alternative to the awards season: three Latin American films to watch

An alternative to the awards season: three Latin American films to watch

It's awards season, so we asked Dr Niamh Thornton to choose her top three Latin American films released in 2016, as an alternative to the Hollywood heavyweights!

Posted on: 25 January 2017

Beat stress and visit these top places to chill out in LiverpoolBeat stress and visit these top places to chill out in Liverpool

Beat stress and visit these top places to chill out in Liverpool

January blues can be tough. But what should you do when Blue Monday comes around when you're trying to prepare for your exams?

Posted on: 16 January 2017

Bubbly and celebrations at our winter graduation 2016Bubbly and celebrations at our winter graduation 2016

Bubbly and celebrations at our winter graduation 2016

Celebrating with our graduating students is always special and last week was no exception when we held our winter graduation reception.

Posted on: 13 December 2016

Out of the blue: we dive into the world of French artist, Yves Klein Out of the blue: we dive into the world of French artist, Yves Klein

Out of the blue: we dive into the world of French artist, Yves Klein

Walking around the Yves Klein exhibition, the over-riding feeling you come away with is that of an artist striving to celebrate life, movement and colour.

Posted on: 8 December 2016

Bittersweet - artist Sebastian H-W on his live art showBittersweet - artist Sebastian H-W on his live art show

Bittersweet - artist Sebastian H-W on his live art show

In this guest blog, Sebastian H-W, artist and residence for Iberian and Latin American Week, talks to us about the ideas and creative process behind his work.

Posted on: 3 November 2016

"Music needs poetry" - interview with Catalan electro band, Jansky"Music needs poetry" - interview with Catalan electro band, Jansky

"Music needs poetry" - interview with Catalan electro band, Jansky

This week we spoke to Catalan band Jansky about electro music, troubadours and Catalan culture, as well as finding out more about their improv workshop for Iberian and Latin American Week 2016.

Posted on: 1 November 2016

A ghostly and shadowy world - why we love NosferatuA ghostly and shadowy world - why we love Nosferatu

A ghostly and shadowy world - why we love Nosferatu

There's no doubt that vampires continue to be a fascination in the world of film. (Remember that tiny movie called 'Twilight'?) But this Halloween we are thinking back to where it all started: F. W. Murnau’s 'Nosferatu' from 1922.

Posted on: 24 October 2016

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    From rainy Belfast to sunny Madrid - Conor's flying start to a new careerFrom rainy Belfast to sunny Madrid - Conor

    From rainy Belfast to sunny Madrid - Conor's flying start to a new career

    Studying a language because you're passionate about it is a great place to start - but how can it help your career? Hispanic Studies graduate Conor Wilkinson tells us about his flying start to a career in marketing, in sunny Madrid.

    Posted on: 15 February 2017