A further tribute to our recent graduate, Keren Brody, who tragically passed away in December 2018.

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures is shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of one of our recent graduates, Keren Brody. Keren graduated with a degree in French Studies in 2018. Keren was tragically killed in a car accident in Spain last week. The School sends its heartfelt condolences to the family at this very difficult time. Students and colleagues affected by this sad news can contact Wellbeing Support Services (wellbeing@warwick.ac.uk). A book of condolences will be opened in the School in January 2019. A full tribute to Keren will also be posted in January.

Professor Jim Shields appeared on France 24 News, the France 24 Debate, BBC Radio Wales, Talk Radio, Radio Sputnik and British Muslim TV to discuss the Yellow Vest protests and Macron presidency. He was also quoted by Bloomberg, ABC News, World Finance and the Mexican daily El Universal

Dr Oliver Davis appeared on France24, China Global TV and Russia Today to offer expert comment on the protests gripping France. This follows on from his recent article about the protests.

Come along and be inspired. One hour talks, 1-2pm Wednesdays followed by informal networking over refreshments 24th October 2018, MS.03 Maths and Statistics (Zeeman Building)

Emma Kennedy, Actress, Writer, TV and Radio presenter

This new volume discusses a wide array of European textual responses to the medieval crusading movement, from the Plantagenet and Catalan courts to the Italy of Charles of Anjou, Cyprus, and the Holy Land.

Congratulations to Holly Langstaff (French Studies) and Frank Sterkenburgh (German Studies) on success in their PhD vivas!

French Studies at Warwick have been sad to learn of the death of Professor Brian Rigby, who worked at Warwick from the late 1960s until 1992, when he became Professor of French at the University of Hull.

Professor Nick Hewlett is interviewed by the State of Nature Blog on Marx and political violence based on his recent book Blood and Progress. Violence in Pursuit of Emancipation