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𓁈 How did people in Ancient Egypt choose to present themselves and how did they hope to be remembered?

In our latest research blog, Honorary Fellow Prof Elizabeth Frood explores identity and legacy through the extraordinary statue of Wenennefer, a high dignitary under Ramesses II. She also reflects on her recent Visiting Fellowship in Paris, a significant milestone both professionally and personally, and on the power of objects to bring ancient stories to life.

🔗 Read Staging the self: ow.ly/p5Q150ZSJR1
📷 Jean-François Dars and Anne Papillault
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🌍 What is lost when we translate words, but not humour, rhythm, culture or context? This #EuropeanDayOfLanguages, we’re celebrating the distinctly human creativity involved in moving between languages and cultures.

That idea is at the heart of Oxford’s new Master’s in Creative Translation, led by Queen’s Professor Karen Leeder. Combining academic study with hands-on creative practice, the course will explore translation across literature, theatre, film and experimental media, while asking an increasingly important question in the age of AI: what can human translators do that machines cannot?

As Professor Leeder puts it: “The ability to imagine, interpret, and connect across languages and cultures remains a distinctly human endeavour.”

Students will also benefit from the course’s close connection with the Queen's Translation Exchange (QTE), joining a community of translators through events, reading groups, seminars, and opportunities to get involved as QTE Ambassadors.

🔗 Read more about the new course and the changing role of the translator: ow.ly/90oC50ZQ601
🖼️ Benjavisa
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♟️ What does organic chemistry have in common with playing a game of chess backwards?

Meet Archie, a fourth-year Chemistry student and this year’s JCR President, who will explain.
We caught up with him to talk about why he loves the challenge of organic chemistry and the things that have made Queen’s feel like home.

🔗 Read our full Q&A with Archie: ow.ly/f2GA50ZQZkb
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🧠 What if we could change the chemistry of one precise area of the brain without invasive surgery?

Extraordinary Junior Research Fellow in Psychology Dr Nima Khalighinejad is developing a pioneering approach which uses focused ultrasound to allow drugs to reach specific regions of the brain.

The research could give neuroscientists a more precise way to investigate how chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine shape everything from mood and motivation to learning and decision-making. We spoke to Nima about his work.

🔗 Read the full interview: ow.ly/nMyh50ZQ28F
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