Languages, Literatures & Cultural Studies at TCD

'Languages 250 at Trinity (1776-2026)' was officially launched at a ceremony in @TLRHub on 29 January. This special event was attended by alumni, dignitaries, colleagues and students: tcd.ie/langs-lits-cul… #Languages250

Prof Martin Worthington (Near and Middle Eastern Studies) recently joined Misha Glenny and guests @BBCInOurTime to discuss the laws Hammurabi, King of Babylon, established in Mesopotamia 4,000 years ago and the society that gave rise to them. 🔊 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/7ulXlR…

¡Felicidades! to our colleague Carmen Sanjulián (Department of Hispanic Studies) who was presented with a 2026 Trinity Sustainability Leadership Award, in recognition of the module she designed: 'Sustainable Futures in Spanish-speaking Contexts'. tcd.ie/langs-lits-cul…

'Six female film directors celebrating Spain’s linguistic diversity on screen' by Catherine Barbour, Assistant Professor in Hispanic Studies for @_TCglobal: tcd.ie/news_events/ar…

Event cancellation: 'Activist Art, Censorship, and Latino USA': A Film Screening and Conversation' - 12 March. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event will be postponed to a later date. tcd.ie/langs-lits-cul…

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Emerita Sarah Smyth, founding director of @TCLCTdublin and a cherished member of Trinity’s Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies and wider community. The Trinity Long Room Hub extends its sincere condolences to Sarah’s family, friends & colleagues. May she rest in peace.

You can listen back to the launch here: on.soundcloud.com/nb7DBCewghFXqj…

The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies has launched a year of celebrations to mark 250 years of modern languages in Trinity (1776-2026). Read now: tcd.ie/trinitylongroo…

Trinity's language societies have collaborated to host the annual Languages Ball for students. Today (17 February) students will be able to find ticket stands in The Atrium, House 6, the Arts Building and the Business School throughout the day. Updates: instagram.com/tcdlanguageball

Throughout 2026 the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies will mark the 250th anniversary of the establishment of Modern Languages in Trinity College: tcd.ie/langs-lits-cul… Image: Pat Cox, Provost Dr Linda Doyle and Thomas Byrne, T.D. at the Opening Ceremony.

'Languages 250 at Trinity (1776-2026)' was officially launched at a ceremony in @TLRHub on 29 January. This special event was attended by alumni, dignitaries, colleagues and students: tcd.ie/langs-lits-cul… #Languages250

The Irish Proust was launched with some Belle Epoque flair last Thursday at the Hôtel de Breteuil (which was built by the model for Proust's character Hannibal de Bréauté and has housed the Irish Embassy since the 1950s). @BloomsburyAcad @TCDsllcs @tcddublin

Welcome back to campus! Current students are welcome to send queries to our Undergraduate team by email or by dropping into the Undergraduate Office during office hours (Monday to Friday). tcd.ie/langs-lits-cul… #LangsLitsCultures #StudyAtTrinity

Happy Christmas and Holiday from the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies ❄️ We hope you all have a restful break over the festive period. Our offices will close on the afternoon of 22 December, reopening on 5 January. tcd.ie/langs-lits-cul…

Watch @WarrenJJF on the @Postvox Awards speaking about @chaptersbooks who welcomed students for a fantastic event with @KidsBooksIrel! An Post also has played a key role in helping TAP bridge the digital divide through Tech2Students during Covid-19! 🎁 bit.ly/49dehTG

Introducing the world's first film in the ancient language of Sumerian! Directed and produced by Professor Martin Worthington & starring Trinity students, it depicts the events of a mythological poem known as 'Dumuzi’s Dream'. Watch the film now: tcd.ie/news_events/ar…

We’re so proud to celebrate this extraordinary work, showcasing the power of languages, cultures, and the arts to connect past and present. You can find tickets to the premiere here: tickettailor.com/events/sllcstc…

✨A world first in ancient storytelling Students and staff from @TCDsllcs have created the first ever film in the Sumerian language — a 4,000-year-old tongue brought back to life on screen.

Our colleague Professor Martin Worthington in the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies worked with students to produce the world's first film in the ancient - and dead - Sumerian language. The film premieres tonight!

Premiere of the short film 'Dumuzi's Dream and Dumuzi's Demons', performed by Trinity students in the ancient Sumerian language. 🎥 4 December @tcddublin, 6.30pm. Organised by the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies: tickettailor.com/events/sllcstc…

It’s @tcddublin Ope Day! The Department of Italian is looking forward to presenting our programme in the Dining Hall, together with all the @TCD_AHSS! @TCDsllcs