International conference: New Perspectives on Moderata Fonte
The SIS-sponsored event ‘New Perspectives on Moderata Fonte’ was conceived as an opportunity to share recent scholarship on the pioneering Venetian author Moderata Fonte (1555-1592)
School news
Festival of Languages 2-4 October 2024
The School of Modern Languages hosted a Festival of Languages, from 2 to 4 October 2024
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 - success for School of Modern Languages
The School of Modern Languages is delighted to announce that three of its languages are ranked first and second in the UK in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Byre World - School of Modern Languages at the Byre Theatre
Join the School of Modern Languages for the 2024-25 Byre World programme
Number 1 for Languages and Linguistics
The University of St Andrews is number 1 for Languages and Linguistics in the Guardian Guide for the second year running
Arabic & Persian and German are ranked top in the UK, according to the National Student Survey 2024
Arabic & Persian and German are in the top place in the UK, according to the National Student Survey 2024, with all subjects taught in the School of Modern Languages ranked in the top 10
Academic promotions at School of Modern Languages from 1 August 2024
The School of Modern Languages is delighted to announce the academic promotion of six of our colleagues from 1 August 2024
Book award for Keru Cai
Congratulations to Keru Cai whose book manuscript has been selected for the Columbia University Weatherhead East Asia Institute’s Mervyn W. Adams Seldon First Book Award
Honorary doctorate for Professor Véronique Tadjo
The School of Modern Languages congratulates Véronique Tadjo on receiving her honorary doctorate from the University of St Andrews
School of Modern Languages top in new university rankings
Languages taught at the School of Modern Languages are listed in top 5 in the Complete University Guide 2025 league tables