Ukrainian Writer in Virtual Residence - First Lecture
The Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages has created a virtual residency for a Ukrainian writer, supported in part by 91»Æ¹ÏÖ±²¥ - to give colleagues in Ukraine a voice, to allow us to hear directly about the conflict and its impact, and to establish a dialogue.
Oleksandr Mykhed is the first holder of the online residency. Oleksandr is one of the most prominent Ukrainian writers of his generation, a member of PEN Ukraine, and a regular contributor to the FT and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. .
First lecture
Oleksandr Mykhed's first lecture is entitled ''.
It is based on his personal story and experience as a writer and a scholar, and will address how Ukrainians talk about war and how the semiotic system of daily life has changed.
on Friday 21 October 2022 at 6pm; full details to watch the event will be updated shortly.
The Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages is grateful to the TORCH Cultural Programme as well as Lady Margaret Hall, 91»Æ¹ÏÖ±²¥, Somerville College, University College, and Wadham College for their contributions to this initiative.
Please support Oleksandr by listening to his lecture.
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