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Harsh Trivedi

How 19th-century French novelist Balzac mastered the multiverse long before Marvel

Dr Harsh Trivedi is a specialist in 19th-century French literature with a particular focus on the works of Balzac. His latest article explores the widespread fascination with the concept of the multiverse in popular culture.

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Marjorie Shaw Scholarships

The Department of French and Francophone Studies at the University of Sheffield is pleased to announce the following funding opportunity for MA applicants.
three men crouching while eating from take away boxes. text reads: refugees in Calais. A learning journey

Refugees in Calais. A Learning Journey

University of Sheffield French students have created an insightful short documentary film about their research into the refugee situation in Calais.

Two student actors in a pretend fight in the French play. One wearing a red baret
Alex Judkins as Thérèse/Tirésias and Tom Farrar as her/his spouse

French Play 2023: Les Mamelles de Tirésias

'Les Mamelles de Tirésias' by Guillaume Apollinaire was first performed in 1917. Over a century later the rebellious Thérèse finds her/his way to the Sheffield Drama Studio. Thomas Farrar reports.

SLC Wendy Michallat

Showcasing Sheffield authors: Dr Wendy Michallat

De Wendy Michallat, Senior Lecturer in French Studies, is a featured author for 2019-2020 with her study '320 Rue St. Jacques: The Diary of Madeleine Blaess.
Morgan Sure Scheme

In search of Marie-Antoinette’s adopted black son

Morgan McArthur (French/Russian/Spanish), was granted a SURE research award for her project to find out more about the life and death of Jean Amilcar, a black Senegalese slave boy ‘gifted’ to queen Marie-Antoinette as an adopted son.
Leila Slimani

Award-winning author and champion of French language, culture and women's rights delivers talk at University of Sheffield

Leïla Slimani, author of Lullaby and one of France's most influential people, delivered a talk at University of Sheffield. She spoke about her writing and about how she promotes French language and culture across the world.