Category Archives: French at Melbourne News

Adieu et bonjour!

Dear readers, After nearly two years as editor at French at Melbourne, I am handing over the reins to my brilliant guest blogger and former student, Ilaria O’Brien. Ilaria has a Bachelor of Arts in French Studies from the University of

Adieu et bonjour!

Dear readers, After nearly two years as editor at French at Melbourne, I am handing over the reins to my brilliant guest blogger and former student, Ilaria O’Brien. Ilaria has a Bachelor of Arts in French Studies from the University of

Become an English Language Teaching Assistant in Wallis-and-Futuna, deadline September 16

Australian university students of French: applications are open for an English Teaching Assistantship on the Francophone South Pacific island of Wallis-and-Futuna. From the French Embassy website: One position is available in 2017 for an English Language Assistant in Wallis-and-Futuna. Introduction

Become an English Language Teaching Assistant in Wallis-and-Futuna, deadline September 16

Australian university students of French: applications are open for an English Teaching Assistantship on the Francophone South Pacific island of Wallis-and-Futuna. From the French Embassy website: One position is available in 2017 for an English Language Assistant in Wallis-and-Futuna. Introduction

Last week to catch Somewhere in France

This week is your last chance to catch the brilliant World War One exhibition in the Baillieu Library at the University of Melbourne, Somewhere in France. The fruit of unique archival research, the exhibition features a collection of stories, images and mementos from

Last week to catch Somewhere in France

This week is your last chance to catch the brilliant World War One exhibition in the Baillieu Library at the University of Melbourne, Somewhere in France. The fruit of unique archival research, the exhibition features a collection of stories, images and mementos from

Fête de la Musique Melbourne, June 16-19

The Alliance Française’s annual Fête de la Musique is coming to Melbourne this month! Book your tickets here. From the Alliance site: Presented by the Alliance Française Melbourne, France Alumni and hosted by DJ Edd Fisher, a key figure in Melbourne’s music

Fête de la Musique Melbourne, June 16-19

The Alliance Française’s annual Fête de la Musique is coming to Melbourne this month! Book your tickets here. From the Alliance site: Presented by the Alliance Française Melbourne, France Alumni and hosted by DJ Edd Fisher, a key figure in Melbourne’s music

Giveaway: 100 French books for free

One of our dear readers is moving house and is offering up to 100 free French books to any of their fellow French at Melbourne-ites who can come and pick them up! The books are for pick-up from Balwyn- get in

Giveaway: 100 French books for free

One of our dear readers is moving house and is offering up to 100 free French books to any of their fellow French at Melbourne-ites who can come and pick them up! The books are for pick-up from Balwyn- get in

In conversation with French novelists: May 24

Ne manquez pas cette soirée à l’Alliance Française le 24 mai avec les auteurs français, Marie Darrieussecq et Nicolas Fargues. La conférence sera menée par notre professeur à l’Université de Melbourne, Dr Bertrand Bourgeois. La soirée est gratuite (et en

In conversation with French novelists: May 24

Ne manquez pas cette soirée à l’Alliance Française le 24 mai avec les auteurs français, Marie Darrieussecq et Nicolas Fargues. La conférence sera menée par notre professeur à l’Université de Melbourne, Dr Bertrand Bourgeois. La soirée est gratuite (et en

Be Your Best Frenchie Photo Competition

The French Embassy of Australia is running a prestigious photography competition for higher education students of French in Australia! From the Embassy: This year, in order to celebrate the 2016 Exchange Fair Circuit and Higher Education, Campus France Australie and

Be Your Best Frenchie Photo Competition

The French Embassy of Australia is running a prestigious photography competition for higher education students of French in Australia! From the Embassy: This year, in order to celebrate the 2016 Exchange Fair Circuit and Higher Education, Campus France Australie and

Somewhere in France: Melbourne Uni Exhibition

After years of research by students and scholars of the French department at the University of Melbourne, the Somewhere in France museum exhibition opens at the Baillieu Library today! The exhibition features a collection of stories, images, and mementos from the

Somewhere in France: Melbourne Uni Exhibition

After years of research by students and scholars of the French department at the University of Melbourne, the Somewhere in France museum exhibition opens at the Baillieu Library today! The exhibition features a collection of stories, images, and mementos from the

Festive Farmers’ Market at Melbourne Uni December 17

The little farmers’ market that has cropped up on Union Lawn throughout the year has been a welcome addition to the Melbourne Uni campus. Not only is it a fresh and affordable option for lunch, but it supports local, multicultural and sustainable

Festive Farmers’ Market at Melbourne Uni December 17

The little farmers’ market that has cropped up on Union Lawn throughout the year has been a welcome addition to the Melbourne Uni campus. Not only is it a fresh and affordable option for lunch, but it supports local, multicultural and sustainable

Le sommet COP21 commence à Paris

Cette semaine, le sommet COP21, ou « 2015 Paris Climate Conference » commence à Paris. Organisée par les Nations Unies, la conférence a pour but de négocier des stratégies pour limiter le réchauffement climatique à moins de deux degrés Celsius. Grand défi

Le sommet COP21 commence à Paris

Cette semaine, le sommet COP21, ou « 2015 Paris Climate Conference » commence à Paris. Organisée par les Nations Unies, la conférence a pour but de négocier des stratégies pour limiter le réchauffement climatique à moins de deux degrés Celsius. Grand défi