French and Francophone Studies

Research

Research projects, centres, networks and publications in French and Francophone Studies.

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We specialise in the language, literatures and cultures of France and the many countries around the world in which French is spoken.

We have particular research strengths in:

  • adaptation studies
  • contemporary politics and institutions
  • film studies
  • Francophone and post-colonial studies
  • French thought
  • literature from the Middle Ages to the present day
  • self-writing
  • translation studies
  • word and image
  • word and music

In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), our research was submitted in Modern Languages.

The results reaffirm Edinburgh’s position as one of the UK’s leading research universities - third in the UK based on the quality and breadth of its research in Modern Languages according to Times Higher Education's REF power ratings.  

Browse Edinburgh Research Explorer for staff profiles, research outputs and activities 

Selected research centres and networks

Research centres and networks range from formal collaborations to informal groups of researchers working together on a theme or challenge.

A number are based in - or are affiliated with - French and Francophone Studies; others are based elsewhere in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC), the University of Edinburgh, or the wider academic community, but involve our staff and students.

The groups provide opportunities for researchers at all career stages to work together with partners and stakeholders in organising events, workshopping publications, engaging audiences outside the academy, and exploring ideas for future projects and funding bids.

Selected research projects