News and Events

Applications Open for the Professorship of Spanish

The Board of Electors to the Professorship of Spanish in the University of Cambridge invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship (broadly understood) to take up appointment on 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. For further information...

Dr. Doriane Zerka publishes 'Imagining Iberia in Medieval German Literature'

Warmest congratulations to Dr Doriane Zerka on the publication of her book, Imagining Iberia in Medieval German Literature .

In Memoriam: Dr. Geoffrey Walker (1936 - 2023)

The Spanish & Portuguese Section is sad to share the news of the passing of Dr. Geoffrey Walker, a former colleague who will be missed enormously.

New Website: Multilingualism at Cambridge

We are delighted to be able to present a new website focusing on languages and multilingualism at the University of Cambridge, featuring information about multilingualism projects and events, in conjunction with the Global Humanities Network.

Pilkington Prizes Award Ceremony

The Pilkington Prizes for excellence in teaching were awarded at Fitzwilliam College during a sunny evening on 22 June, with our very own Mr. Felipe Schuery among the awardees.

Sidney Sussex College Languages Taster Day

Join Sidney Sussex College Language Taster Day on Saturday 24th June for Year 10 and Year 11 students interested in studying languages.

Catalan Students at the House of Commons

On Monday, May 15, a group of students and lecturers of Catalan Studies visited the Houses of Parliament invited by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Catalonia, to discuss the importance of learning minoritized languages in a globalized world.

Queer Hispanisms Now - Conference

Date: 3 July 2023 - 4 July 2023 Location: Room SG1, Alison Richard Building, 7 West Road, Cambridge Convenors: Isaías Fanlo (University of Cambridge), Javier Perez Osorio (University of Cambridge) Queerness is, among many other things, change; therefore, a queer gaze needs to be aware of mutations and deviations. In their...

Congratulations to María Noriega-Sánchez and Viviane Carvalho Da Annunciaçao - Student-Led Teaching Awards

The Spanish and Portuguese Section are delighted to announce that María Noriega-Sánchez has been Highly Commended for Innovative Teaching, and Viviane Carvalho Da Annunciaçao has received the Award for Student Support (non-academic staff), at this year’s Student-Led Teaching Awards. María and Viviane were selected for...

Congratulations to María Noriega-Sánchez - Student-led Teaching Award Nomination

The SpanPort Section would like to congratulate Dr María Noriega-Sánchez, who has been shortlisted for innovative teaching in the Student-led Teaching Award. You can read more about the award on the Cambridge SU website .

Spanish and Portuguese

Applications Open for the Professorship of Spanish

Dr. Doriane Zerka publishes 'Imagining Iberia in Medieval German Literature'

In Memoriam: Dr. Geoffrey Walker (1936 - 2023)