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Prof. Yolanda Iglesias awarded Officer’s Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic

May 13, 2026

University of Toronto professor Yolanda Iglesias, associate professor in the Department of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies, has been awarded the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic by the Government of Spain, an honour conferred in the name of the King of Spain.

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A new platform for Latin American voices at the University of Toronto

April 13, 2026

A new podcast is creating space for Latino voices at the University of Toronto.

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Beyond the Spectacle: Prof. Rocha Osornio Unpacks the Symbolism of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show

February 13, 2026

Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 8 in Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., continues to resonate worldwide. It was one of those rare cultural moments likely to be remembered for years – not only for captivating fans of Latin music, but also for shaking the U.S.

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Professor Zambenedetti’s Critical Edition Unveils the Fiction Side of Italian Filmmaker Francesco Pasinetti

February 04, 2026

Italian filmmaker Francesco Pasinetti (1911-1949) was one of the country’s first film scholars and an accomplished teacher. In Italy, he is best known for his work as a film critic and documentary filmmaker.

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From Griffin to Axolotl: The Resurgence of Bestiaries in Contemporary Hispanic Literature

January 29, 2026

The griffin is a mythical creature, half lion, half eagle, a symbol of power. The axolotl is an amphibian native to Mexico, representing vulnerability and transformation. In common, both are symbolic creatures found in books and literary traditions, from medieval bestiaries to modern literature in Latin America.

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Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Italian Studies

January 23, 2026

The Department of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies at the University of Toronto is now accepting applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship in Italian Studies, a competitive program designed to support to recent Ph.D.s.

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Between Languages, Metaphors and Meaning: Inside Professor Pierno’s Translation of "Il Disastro di Pavia"

January 19, 2026

Have you heard about the Battle of Pavia? Also known for having influenced the political landscape of Renaissance Italy, this battle changed the fate of France and the course of European diplomacy.

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Professor Antebi’s Journey into Disability Studies in Latin American Literature and Culture

January 19, 2026

Professor Susan Antebi is a leading voice in the study of disability, corporeality and human difference in Mexican cultural production.

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A Journey through the Centuries: The Making of Dante Guarneriano

September 24, 2021

A handmade illuminated anastatic copy of one of the oldest and most richly decorated Medieval examples of Dante’s Divine Comedy “Inferno” on display in Toronto.

"Queer Italian-Canadian anthology seeks to fuse identities and broaden acceptance"

July 29, 2021

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