Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Very excited to participate in this BAAL RICH SIG event tomorrow! I will talk about art practice as research when co-researching with children ❤️ @baalrichsig.bsky.social @uofgeducation.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social 000
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroLynne_SCILT @lynnescilt.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Tagging @scilt.bsky.social @saltlangs.bsky.social @cissstrathclyde.bsky.social & #LangsLeadScot buddies #SLLPAlums 👀 ⬇️ 064
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroSCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 19/05/2026❗New❗Our Big Question #3 workshop for secondary languages teachers and student teachers. This workshop will discuss the notion of developing a linguistic mindset through the language that learners experience, and will include input from a guest practitioner. Register now: loom.ly/ynKsCmw 022
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Just back home from participating in a great panel @uofgarc.bsky.social on Writing Across Languages in Academia (if u attended see the books I referenced below 😍). Thank u @evamoreda.bsky.social, Enza de Francisci for inviting me to join u & Rachel Chin, Rachel Lyon for organising! #multilingualism 231
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroJournal of Sociolinguistics @jslx.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Our next #JoS issue features Jaspal Singh’s interview with Adam Jaworski! Looking back over a 40 year career, he reflects on intellectual curiosity, innovation & reading beyond disciplinary boundaries 📚 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... Interested in interviewing for JoS? Get in touch! 👇onlinelibrary.wiley.comInterview with Adam Jaworski: Enjoying the FluidityAdam Jaworski's contributions to sociolinguistics are wide-ranging and enduring. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has shown how language, power and identity intersect in public and i... 121
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Dog-sitting writing retreat. Highly recommended 🌱 010
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 07/05/2026"“... it sounds good and helps get a better grade. But it’s kinda generic...” This recurring pattern in the data points to a broader tension: phrasing, structure and tone in writing carry traces of identity, traces #AI can smooth or erase" theconversation.com/college-stud...theconversation.comCollege students are noticing their AI-smoothed writing sounds strong — and not like themOver two years of interviews with a cohort of STEM college students, many described feeling something personal was lost after using AI to improve their writing. 000
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Our exhibition at City Chambers! 😍 @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @pinaraksu.bsky.social @karen-scilt.bsky.social @janecatlin.bsky.social @uofgeducation.bsky.social @scilt.bsky.social 021
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 12/02/2026There is still time to submit an abstract and join us in Venice! If you are interested in plurilingual education through arts and museums check this: www.unive.it/mile2026 010
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 02/02/2026It's today! 😍Join us for the official launch of the Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning Logo Exhibition! More detail in the leaflet below! @scilt.bsky.social @uofgeducation.bsky.social @karen-scilt.bsky.social @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @pinaraksu.bsky.social @janecatlin.bsky.social 121
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroDobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Happy New Year everyone! Do u teach or work in a primary school in Scotland? Do u know someone who does? We are inviting teachers 2 take part in our survey on multilingualism & sustainability & join the pool of schools considered 4 the Honeybee Pot funding! multilingualseedlings.gla.ac.uk/survey/ 113
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Happy New Year everyone! Do u teach or work in a primary school in Scotland? Do u know someone who does? We are inviting teachers 2 take part in our survey on multilingualism & sustainability & join the pool of schools considered 4 the Honeybee Pot funding! multilingualseedlings.gla.ac.uk/survey/ 113
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Anyone researching taboo language and plurilingualism? Call for papers @humboldtuni.bsky.social: langscape.hu-berlin.de/en/network-a... Deadline 9 Jan 2026. 000
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Starting my day today with a fabulous presentation on multilingualism in Poland: Languages in competition? Immigration, education, and linguistic diversity – lessons (and challenges) from Polish schools Tomasz Wicherkiewicz (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland). www.ecml.at/en/Cooperati... 030
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Language Education and Multilingualism SIG @ELIPRO finishes year 2025 with the online workshop on The Documentary Method and the Professionalisation of Prospective Vocational School Teachers in the Context of CLIL with Freya Dehn. Join us TODAY at 3pm UK time! 000
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Delighted to host Prof Jean-Marc Dewaele who talks today about Multilingualism and Emotions as part of our new Artslab on Multilingualism across the Disciplines @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofgeducation.bsky.social 000
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroCharles Forsdick @cforsdick.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Rethinking language education: evidence for England’s Curriculum and Assessment Review blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2025/10/...blogs.ucl.ac.ukRethinking language education: evidence for England’s Curriculum and Assessment ReviewLanguage education in school has significant transformational potential in terms of learners’ right to a well-rounded education and the enhancement of their life chances… (read more) 111
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroDr Sabine Little @sabinelittle.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Happy European Day of Languages! I'll be sharing posts throughout the day to celebrate, starting with the amazing collaboration with Twinkl for #Sheffield City of #Languages. Free resources for teachers and schools, celebrating multilingualism! www.twinkl.co.uk/l/iij38 @sheffielduni.bsky.socialtwinkl.co.ukSheffield City of Languages Partnerships - - TwinklA collection of resources for teachers and schools to celebrate the Sheffield: City of Languages initiative. 074
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 06/09/2025And now @janecatlin.bsky.social is taking us on a journey of art and languages for #inclusion and social justice #BAAL2025 @karen-scilt.bsky.social @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @scilt.bsky.social @strath-ioe.bsky.social @baal2025.bsky.social 0111
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 06/09/2025We brought something special to #BAAL2025 today! come and join us to talk about #multilingualism, #artmaking and #sustainability @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgeducation.bsky.social 093
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Excited to present with @laviniahirsu.bsky.social our arts-based framework and how we use arts-based methods in our newest project that embeds #multilingualism into Learning for Susainability #LfS! @uofgeducation.bsky.social @scilt.bsky.social @strath-ioe.bsky.social @bilingmatters25.bsky.social 030
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroAlison Phipps አሊሰን @alisonphipps.bsky.social · 25/08/2025So good to see @scotnational.bsky.social stepping up with exactly what is needed in face of hysteria fanned by click-bait hungry msm - this is leadership by a small, young, smart and savvy team ❤️ 0135
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroAlison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 24/08/2025What a fantastic event! Thank you @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social and all those who have supported this great charity. #PartOfTheBiggerPicture🧩 www.justgiving.com/page/alison-... 4164
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroLi Wei 李嵬 @professorliwei.bsky.social · 23/08/2025Leaning into more heritage language-learning opportunities would build international ties along with individuals’ connections to their families and communities! @sophiasgaler.bsky.socialtheguardian.comTime for a reality check: Britain cannot be a big player on the world stage unless we speak more languages | Sophia Smith GalerFor all the talk of addressing the problem, things have got worse. Which is criminal when there is so much we could do, says journalist Sophia Smith Galer 173
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroHubertine Auclert @sabine34.eurosky.social · 20/08/2025www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comUK falling behind EU on environmental rules amid post-Brexit rollbackExclusive: Labour ministers choosing to weaken green protections inherited from the bloc, analysis reveals 063
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroDan Fisher @dx-fisher.bsky.social · 13/08/2025👉OUT NOW!👈 "A Handbook of Integration with Refugees: Global Learnings from Scotland" Edited with @alisonphipps.bsky.social and @esaldegheri.bsky.social The book is FREE to download from www.multilingual-matters.com 176
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroUniversity of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 12/08/2025A national survey of educators in Scotland aims to capture how sustainability and the environment feature in Scottish educational settings. Dr Clare Ramjan @uofgeducation.bsky.social undertook the @stir.ac.uk research with @edinburghuni.bsky.social & @ucl.ac.uk 1115
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroUniversity of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 12/08/2025Three Words for Forest - a filmed play exploring UK forests & climate crisis - gets new AHRC funding to expand access & spark dialogue. 🌲 @deeheddon.bsky.socialgla.acUniversity of Glasgow filmed theatre play will help explore climate crisis impact on UK forestsA filmed theatre production has secured additional funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to expand its reach and spark discussions about the complex challenges facing UK forests... 085
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroUniversity of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 17/07/2025Say hello to #communiMap - a new community science app that helps you notice, share & map what matters in your neighbourhood - trees, wildlife, flooding & more. Co-designed by UofG's @communigallant.bsky.social & local communities — it's everyday noticing turned into climate action. gla.ac/4eVwYMU 02615
Reposted by Dobrochna Futrojulie67.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Key message from @cherylcraig.bsky.social at the ISATT Conference ‘Do the next right thing.’ @isatt2025.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social #isatt2025 064
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroAlison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Privileged to participate in this #ISATT2025 symposium with such inspiring colleagues: Taking Stock: A Diverse and Anti-Racist Teaching Profession in Scotland @dennisafrancis.bsky.social @khadijamohammed.bsky.social #ChereenRain #AsifChisti @uofgheadship.bsky.social @isatt2025.bsky.social 0207
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · 02/07/2025What a wonderful keynote presentation from Prof. Ann Lopez, inviting the #ISATT community to see teaching and learning as acts of justice and classrooms as places of radical love! #Humanity #Love #Activism for #SocialChange @drannlopez.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social 1118
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Thank you to our fabulous Professional Services team and our wonderful #ISATT2025 ambassadors who are doing a sterling job supporting the smooth running of each conference day! We see you ❤️❤️@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @susiewh.bsky.social @ioz100.bsky.social 1206
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · 24/06/2025We look forward to welcoming over 450 delegates from across the world to #Glasgow for #ISATT2025! 🏴 Where in the world are you travelling from? 🌍 @angelajaap.bsky.social @margery25.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @centcs.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/events/confe...gla.ac.ukUniversity of Glasgow - University events - Conferences - 21st ISATT Biennial Conference - Venue InformationSearch iconClose menu iconMenu icon bar 1Menu icon bar 2Menu icon bar 3 095
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroSCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 25/06/2025🗓️Save the date! Back by popular demand, SCILT’s Moving Forward with Languages conferences for Higher and Advanced Higher language learners will return for session 2025-26. Keep an eye on the SCILT e-bulletin in the new term for more information and registration links: loom.ly/3pjXgn8 024
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroDobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 13/06/2025We are looking for 3 artists to work with us on our #AHRC Multilingualism and Sustainability project with primary schools in Scotland 🌱 @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @karen-scilt.bsky.social @janecatlin.bsky.social Deadline: 29 June. More details: www.creativeglasgow.co.uk/sdll/ Please share!creativeglasgow.co.ukSustainable Designs for Living and Learning - Creative Glasgow'Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning’ is a pioneer project that aims to support the development of new integrated approaches to learning for 385
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 13/06/2025We are looking for 3 artists to work with us on our #AHRC Multilingualism and Sustainability project with primary schools in Scotland 🌱 @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @karen-scilt.bsky.social @janecatlin.bsky.social Deadline: 29 June. More details: www.creativeglasgow.co.uk/sdll/ Please share!creativeglasgow.co.ukSustainable Designs for Living and Learning - Creative Glasgow'Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning’ is a pioneer project that aims to support the development of new integrated approaches to learning for 385
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 11/06/2025A perfect final session of the @uofglasgow.bsky.social #Crucible2025 @lisabradley.bsky.social speaking on making space for the not-yet, interdisciplinary imagination, quilt making and translation without flattening @uofgarc.bsky.social 🌱 040
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroDr Sabine Little @sabinelittle.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Day 7 #30dayswildmultilingual - all about caterpillars and butterflies - I know this comes up on a Saturday this year, but in past years, it has been a school favourite! #30dayswild 043
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Looking forward to seeing you next Monday at this years' last ELINET LEM seminar: The Native-like speaker myth: Challenging native-like proficiency as the only measure of additional language success by Dr Alissa Keith! 041
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 25/05/2025Excited & honoured to present this Tue in "Transformative Plurilingual Education through Museums and the Arts" at Università Ca' Foscari Venezia incl. my work w/ @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @karen-scilt.bsky.social @janecatlin.bsky.social @uofgeducation.bsky.social www.unive.it/pag/fileadmi... 0102
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Another ELINET LEM Seminar is coming soon! 😀 010
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 15/05/2025My team is celebrating whilst I am working hard at the PAAS conference www.univ-tlse2.fr/accueil/rech... in Toulouse! Life is hard 😉univ-tlse2.frPAAS (Acedle 2025) : Pratiques artistiques et approches sensibles en didactique des langues‐cultures ‐ Contextes & appropriations - Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès 040
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Join us for the ELINET LEM seminar tomorrow: The Native-like speaker myth: Challenging native-like proficiency as the only measure of additional language success' by Dr Alissa Keith Jun 9, 2025 1:00PM UK time. More details: elinet.org.uk/resources/se...elinet.org.uk 000
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroLynne_SCILT @lynnescilt.bsky.social · 30/04/2025📣Primary teachers & primary student teachers 🏴 👋Join @karen-scilt.bsky.social @suzannescilt.bsky.social & me in person & outdoors 🌻💨🍃🌤️at all 3️⃣ in person, interactive workshops 🎯Developing outdoor IDL contexts for targeted, incidental & practising language use outdoors from & with each other 045
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 29/04/2025I probably should work on a few other things now but 'Translanguaging and creative arts: conceptualising collaborative creative practice' by Jessica Bradlay, School of Education, University of Sheffield is just about to start.... :) 010
Reposted by Dobrochna FutroDobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 04/04/2025On 11 April are hosting our first ELINET Language Education and Multilingualism (LEM) methodology workshop - see below for more details and registration link! 001
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 04/04/2025On 11 April are hosting our first ELINET Language Education and Multilingualism (LEM) methodology workshop - see below for more details and registration link! 001
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Exhausted but very happy and totally in love with Salamanca! 051
Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · 30/03/2025On my way to present on artistic research into multilingualism @ the University of Salamanca I spent a day @museoreinasofia.bsky.social with Kilomba's Antigone and Picasso's weeping women. Great, powerful works to think with.museoreinasofia.esMuseo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina SofíaSitio web del Museo Reina Sofía. Información y programación de exposiciones, colección, actividades y proyectos de investigación en red. 020
