Italian Studies at the University of Liverpool

19/10/2026

Ciao! 🤗

Join us today for the film screening of "Ennio", by Giuseppe Tornatore.

The screening will be held in Teaching Room 4 in the 502 Central Teaching Hub at 6pm, and will be introduced by Dr Marco Paoli, Senior Lecturer in Italian Film Studies.

Oscar-winning director Giuseppe Tornatore pays tribute to his friend and collaborator Ennio Morricone, retracing the composer's life and work, from his debut with Sergio Leone to his Academy Award in 2016. The documentary features interviews with renowned directors and musicians, recordings from Morricone's acclaimed world tours, and clips from the iconic films he set to music.

This is a free event with no need to register.

We hope to see many of you tonight!

A presto,

The Italian Team

14/10/2026

Ciao! 🤗

The Italian Team at Liverpool would like to invite you all to the events organised as part of the Week of the Italian Language in the World in Liverpool, now in its 26th edition!

The Week of the Italian Language in the World is held each autumn under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and brings together a global network of cultural institutions, universities, schools and associations.

In Liverpool, the University's Department of Languages, Cultures and Film hosts the Week with a programme of talks, performances, concerts and screenings — created for 2026 together with the Società Dante Alighieri (Liverpool Branch), the Italian Book Club, the Mammamia association and the historic Athenaeum Club of Liverpool.

You can find further information in the poster attached, as well as on this university webpage (https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/languages-cultures-and-film/events/italian-week-2026/), where you can also find all the links to register for the events.

We hope that you will use this opportunity to experience and learn more about Italian culture, as well as to have a lovely time with your friends and family!

A presto! 👌

05/10/2026

The Italian Team at the University of Liverpool would like to give a warm welcome to all the new students of Italian this year, as well as a welcome back to our Y2, Y3, and Y4 students! 🇮🇹

We hope that you have had a great first week of classes and that you will enjoy learning Italian with us! 📚☕

04/06/2026

Ciao! 😊

What a wonderful afternoon we had yesterday celebrating our finalist students at the LCF Finalists’ Farewell Celebration and the Student-led Awards!

It was a great opportunity for LCF to celebrate the achievements of students and staff members alike, and Italian was indeed very well represented, with three awards!

For the student section, the winners were:

- Millie Delaney, for the Most Dedicated Student award; 👩‍🎓
- Lydia Moore, for the Outstanding Student Representative/Ambassador award. 👩‍🎓

For the staff section, the winner was:

- Fausto Dardi, for the Outstanding Lecturer award. 🧑‍🏫

Congratulations to them, and to the whole Italian Team! 🎉

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our finalist students for such a fantastic year together, and as we bid farewell to them, we are filled with excitement for what we are sure will be a bright future ahead! ❤️

We wish them every success in life! 💕👏

01/06/2026

Ciao! 🤗

Join our local partner institution, MammaMia, in collaboration with the Liverpool European Festival and Liverpool European Partnership, for an exciting concert night featuring Papàrazzi and Friends - an evening packed with live music and entertainment!

📅 Thursday, 12 June 2026
🕡 6:45 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Mossley Hill Athletic Club, Mossley Hill Road, Liverpool L18 8BX

Cara Classe,

Join our local partner institution, MammaMia, in collaboration with the Liverpool European Festival and Liverpool European Partnership, for an exciting concert night featuring Papàrazzi and Friends - an evening packed with live music and entertainment!

📅 Thursday, 12 June 2026
🕡 6:45 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Mossley Hill Athletic Club, Mossley Hill Road, Liverpool L18 8BX

Guests will also enjoy freshly made pizza cooked on site. Simply choose your favourite topping and watch your pizza being prepared and baked fresh to order.

The evening will also include a raffle with fantastic prizes and a dessert stall with sweet treats!

Entry tickets cost £5 for a single adult. Food, desserts, drinks, and raffle tickets can be purchased during the event.

🎟️ You can get your ticket at this website (https://buytickets.at/mammamialiverpool/2209568), or by scanning the QR code on the picture above. Secure yours before they sell out!

Buon divertimento,

The Italian Team

07/05/2026

Here is a fantastic event organised by our partner the Dante Alighieri Society Liverpool!

Tickets are still available for this unique experience — but they’re going fast!

Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and traditions of Southern Italy.

The event will unfold through three special moments, each dedicated to Tarantella, Pizzica, and Tammuriata.

For each dance, you’ll enjoy a blend of history, live performance, and an optional workshop, with short breaks in between. You’re welcome to join all sessions or simply choose one or two — completely flexible!

Plus, there will be an extra hour at the end to meet and chat with the artists.

WHEN: 9th May from 4pm
WHERE: The Black-E, 1 Great George St, Liverpool L1 5EW

To book your ticket and secure your place, scan the QR code or visit:
https://www.tickettailor.com/.../dantealigierisoc.../2149462.

20/04/2026

Ciao a tutt*! 🤗

Read about the first 80 years of the iconic Vespa scooter - a piece of Italian culture! 🛵

https://www.repubblica.it/motori/2026/04/20/news/l_eterna_vespa_festeggia_i_suoi_primi_80_anni_da_rivoluzione_a_icona_mondiale_la_storia-425293698/.

Il 23 aprile del 1946, Piaggio depositò il brevetto della due ruote disegnata da Corradino D’Ascanio, venduta nelle sue varie evoluzioni in oltre 20 milio…

09/04/2026

Ciao! 💕

Join us at the University of Liverpool for the Lucrezia Zaina Bequest Lecture 2026, where we are pleased to welcome artist, cultural facilitator and educator Justin Randolph Thompson.

He will present: “C’è di mezzo il mare: The Distance between Black Presence and Black Representation in Italian Renaissance Art History.”

📅 Tuesday 21 April
⏰ 5:45–7:00pm
📍 Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, Liverpool

Drawing on four years of research, Justin will reflect on projects including On Being Present, exploring how Black African figures have been represented in Italian Renaissance art and how these narratives can be rethought today through more open and accessible approaches to cultural engagement.

This lecture marks the 15th event in our annual Italian Studies series. Find out more and book your place here ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x1q1E.

Vi aspettiamo! 🤗

C’è di mezzo il mare: The Distance between Black Presence and Black Representation in Italian Renaissance Art History