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REBRAC - Rede Europeia de Brasilianistas de Análise Cultural @rebracweb.bsky.social · 1d

LIFF Spotlights - Deslocamentos: Brazilian Cinema on the Move
Presented in partnership with the Centre for World Cinemas at the University of Leeds.
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LIFF Spotlights - Deslocamentos: Brazilian Cinema on the Move

‘Deslocamento’ reflects literal and metaphorical movements and displacements within Brazilian society, particularly concerning regional identity, geography, and power structures. In the restored class...

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Portal da Crônica Brasileira @cronicabrasileira.bsky.social · 5d

Sempre é bom lembrar que o Caderno de Literatura Brasileira que o Instituto Moreira Salles organizou sobre Machado de Assis está disponível gratuitamente.

Fotografias, fortuna crítica, coletânea de frases e textos e muito mais do maior escritor brasileiro.

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CLB - Machado de Assis

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Alma Preta Jornalismo @alma-preta.bsky.social · 5d

Escritora brasileira participa de eventos na Europa; jornalista Andreia Coutinho Louback conta os bastidores da travessia literária internacional.
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'Minha literatura me trouxe aqui': Conceição Evaristo é homenageada na Inglaterra

Escritora brasileira Conceição Evaristo participa de eventos na Europa. Jornalista conta os bastidores da travessia literária internacional.

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Steph Dennison @stephdennison.bsky.social · 8d

A short blog post on the Brazilian launch of the UK/Brazil Season of Culture brazil.leeds.ac.uk/launch-of-th...

Launch of the UK Brazil Season of Culture | Bridging Worlds: Brazilian Cultural Thought in Global Perspective

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REBRAC - Rede Europeia de Brasilianistas de Análise Cultural @rebracweb.bsky.social · 8d

Literary Translation Residency in Cork - Portuguese Language
"A bursary of twelve weeks' duration will be awarded to a literary translator from the Portuguese-speaking world working on the translation of a contemporary Irish writer." Apply by 21 November.
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Literature Ireland | Literary Translation Residency in Cork - Portuguese Language

Literature Ireland and The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University College Cork The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University College Cork and Literature Ireland, in ...

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Georgia Nasseh @georgianasseh.bsky.social · 11d

In case you haven’t seen it, the CFP is out for Translation Networks in the Decolonising World, 1950s–1970s! The conference will take place at King’s College, University of Cambridge on 24–25 April 2026.

The deadline for abstracts is 15 October 2025.

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REBRAC - Rede Europeia de Brasilianistas de Análise Cultural @rebracweb.bsky.social · 11d

UK cinema release for O Agente Secreto: 20 February 2026
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David Thompson @anthrodave.bsky.social · 11d

They're both hybrid events, so you can join either (or both!) via Zoom, just check the registration details.

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David Thompson @anthrodave.bsky.social · 11d

Then the next day, 09/10, at my alma mater, Sydney University, as part of the Sydney University Research Community for Latin America: whatson.sydney.edu.au/event/93d345...

The University of Sydney - Event Calendar

Tell me what's on. Events and exhibitions in the University of Sydney.

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David Thompson @anthrodave.bsky.social · 11d

I'm giving two talks next week about gender, race and redemption in Brazil's prisons. First up, 08/10 at the University Newcastle:

Public lecture: "If I Were His Mother": Race, Kinship and Redemption in Brazil's Prisons". Dr David Thompson. 8 October, 1:15-2:30pm, Room SR 165 and Zoom. Contact: Randi.Irwin@newcastle.edu.au with any questions or to receive a Zoom link by email.

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REBRAC - Rede Europeia de Brasilianistas de Análise Cultural @rebracweb.bsky.social · 12d

Vaga de Pós-doutorado em audiovisual e estudos pós-coloniais na Unicamp
"Pesquisador desenvolverá atividades de coleta e análise de dados qualitativos no Brasil e na França, sistematizando entrevistas, registros audiovisuais e fontes literárias"
Prazo 06/10/25
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Pós-doutorado em audiovisual e estudos pós-coloniais na Unicamp

Pesquisador desenvolverá atividades de coleta e análise de dados qualitativos no Brasil e na França, sistematizando entrevistas, registros audiovisuais e fontes literárias

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National Humanities Center @natlhumanities.bsky.social · 13d

The Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study’s inaugural competition for fellowships is open.

Launched by Miguel Tamen (NHC Fellow, 2010–11), the Gulbenkian is an independent institute in Portugal that supports communities of fellows for limited periods. Apply by Oct 15.

Fellowships Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study

Apply for a research opportunity at the GIAS in Lisbon. Submit your application for the academic year 2026/27.

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REBRAC - Rede Europeia de Brasilianistas de Análise Cultural @rebracweb.bsky.social · 16d

International Symposium, 1-2 October 2025, Berlin
Lygia Clark: Artistic Practice in Transcultural Contexts
www.smb.museum/en/events/de...

Lygia Clark: Artistic Practice in Transcultural Contexts - International Symposium

International Symposium 1-2 October 2025Lygia Clark: Artistic Practice in Transcultural Contexts On the occasion of the first retrospective ...

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REBRAC - Rede Europeia de Brasilianistas de Análise Cultural @rebracweb.bsky.social · 20d

Happy birthday, REBRAC! / Parabéns, REBRAC
"Today marks ten years since REBRAC, the European Network of Brazilianists Working in Cultural Studies, was launched"
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Happy birthday, REBRAC! / Parabéns, REBRAC!

Today marks ten years since REBRAC, the European Network of Brazilianists Working in Cultural Studies, was launched, with the conference Remapping Brazilian Cultural Studies. In the photo below you…

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REBRAC - Rede Europeia de Brasilianistas de Análise Cultural @rebracweb.bsky.social · 20d

Job: Assistant Professor of Latin American Literary & Cultural Studies, University of Notre Dame. Specialism in Afro Latin America (includes Brazil ). NB "Specialists of Brazil will teach in Spanish, English & Portuguese as needed." Closes 1 November 2025. Full info: joblist.mla.org/job/2000392/...

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Tori Holmes @toririo.bsky.social · 20d

Job: Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Film Studies, University College Dublin. Apply by 20 October. Interest in "candidates who can expand the geographical and historical range of our subjects"; examples in JD incl. expertise in Latin America/indigenous media cultures
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOU194/l...

Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Film Studies - 5 years at University College Dublin

Explore an exciting academic career as a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Film Studies - 5 years. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

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SLAS - Society for Latin American Studies @slaslatam.bsky.social · Sep 9

Congratulations to Lucas Cimbaluk for winning the Wiley 2024 BLAR's Best Article Award!

Read the award-winning article here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

#BLAR #LatinAmericanStudies

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CLAS Cambridge @clascam.bsky.social · 22d

✨We are very pleased to welcome #SimónBolívarProfessor 2025: João José Reis✨

João says: "I'm eager to learn from and discuss with CLAS graduate students and professors about their work."

Read more: www.latin-american.cam.ac.uk/simon-boliva...

#Brazil #LatinAmericanStudies

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REBRAC - Rede Europeia de Brasilianistas de Análise Cultural @rebracweb.bsky.social · 24d

"Some of Brazil’s most prominent artists helped organize and promote Sunday’s demonstrations."
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Brazilians protest against bill that could lead to a pardon for Bolsonaro and allies

Brazilians have taken to the streets in all 26 states and the Federal District to protest a potential pardon for former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies convicted of attempting a coup.

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REBRAC - Rede Europeia de Brasilianistas de Análise Cultural @rebracweb.bsky.social · 24d

Chamada para artigos: Literaturas multilíngues no mundo de língua portuguesa
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CFP — Literaturas multilíngues no mundo de língua portuguesa - Plataforma 9

Aberta chamada para artigos sobre literaturas multilíngues no mundo de língua portuguesa. Submissões até 1 de novembro de 2025.

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London Review of Books @lrb.co.uk · 25d

‘An estimated 42,000 Bolsonaro supporters crowded the Avenida Paulista in São Paulo with a giant American flag the week before the ex-president was sentenced, but it made no difference. Not this time.’

Forrest Hylton on Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction, from the blog: www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/se...

Forrest Hylton | Bolsonaro, His Fall

The fishermen at Porto da Barra agreed that the verdict was historic and celebrated all weekend. They have been in an...

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Nexo Jornal @nexojornal.bsky.social · 25d

#AcessoLivre | [especial] Sistema público e universal de saúde garantiu acesso a tratamentos de alto custo, reduziu mortalidade e ampliou expectativa de vida.

Os 35 anos do SUS: uma linha do tempo do direto à saúde no Brasil - Nexo Jornal

Sistema público e universal de saúde garantiu acesso a tratamentos de alto custo, reduziu mortalidade e ampliou expectativa de vida

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REBRAC - Rede Europeia de Brasilianistas de Análise Cultural @rebracweb.bsky.social · 24d

"Cinema quilombola conecta histórias de resistência e reafirma identidades entre crianças"
www.nonada.com.br/2025/09/cine...

Cinema quilombola conecta histórias de resistência e reafirma identidades entre crianças

Iniciativas capacitam adultos e crianças para a realização audiovisual nas comunidades quilombolas

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 26d

⚖️ Bolsonaro’s conviction marks a historic moment in Brazil’s political history

Read more in @liverpooluni.bsky.social's Dr @mariekeriethof.bsky.social's latest article written for
@theconversation.com

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Bolsonaro’s conviction marks a historic moment in Brazil’s political history - University of Liverpool News

Bolsonaro’s conviction marks a historic moment in Brazil’s political history

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REBRAC - Rede Europeia de Brasilianistas de Análise Cultural @rebracweb.bsky.social · 25d

"Brasileiros buscam cartas indígenas em arquivos da Europa"
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Brasileiros buscam cartas indígenas em arquivos da Europa – DW – 01/09/2025

De passagem por Espanha, Reino Unido, Portugal e Holanda, pesquisadores procuram resquícios inéditos da história dos povos indígenas entre os séculos 17 e 19.

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