Year: 2017

Postgraduates in Focus

Our blog post today is by Ashwaq Alshaikhi, who shares her recent experience as a postgraduate student in the English Language and Applied Linguistics department. As part of the MA TESOL 2015-2016 cohort, she graduated with distinction. Congratulations Ashwaq! Hi, my name is Ashwaq Alshaikhi and I am from Saudi Arabia. I completed my MA in TESOL…Continue Reading Postgraduates in Focus

Introducing Professor Tess Fitzpatrick – Head of English Language and Applied Linguistics

February 2017 saw the arrival of our new Head of Department Professor Tess Fitzpatrick. We are very excited to have her lead our section. After settling in, I asked her if she would like to introduce herself to our students, prospective students, their families and general readers. Here’s what she had to say. The opportunity…Continue Reading Introducing Professor Tess Fitzpatrick – Head of English Language and Applied Linguistics

Study Abroad – Sophie Peacock’s Amazing Adventures in California

Thought about studying abroad? Well, our wonderful 3rd year student rep, Sophie Peacock, took some time out of her busy final year schedule to tell me all about her semester abroad in California. By the end of it, I was more than a little jealous…! So, if you’re thinking about going on a semester abroad…Continue Reading Study Abroad – Sophie Peacock’s Amazing Adventures in California

Prof. Nuria Lorenzo-Dus interviewed by the BBC

Professor Nuria Lorenzo-Dus was interviewed by the BBC on 17th January 2017 for the evening news about her ongoing work with the Online Grooming Communication Project. You can watch the interview via the following hyperlinks: BBC Online BBC Online Or, you can listen to Prof. Lorenzo-Dus on BBC Good Morning Wales via the following link: BBC Good…Continue Reading Prof. Nuria Lorenzo-Dus interviewed by the BBC