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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last month, Dr Tasos Giapoutzis presented his recent book "Nostalgia and Displacement in Contemporary European Cinema" at the 11th Beyond Borders International Documentary Festival.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr Karen Roehr-Brackin on a recent co-authored publication! 📄 The article reports on experimental work exploring the role of cognitive abilities in language learning. See the full article at this link: doi.org/10.1017/S027...

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Finding the tipping point | Studies in Second Language Acquisition | Cambridge Core

Finding the tipping point

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Dr Sarah Louise Smyth was on BBC Essex yesterday to discuss recent film and TV shows that people should check out. 🎬🍿📺 Here’s the link to the episode (Dr Smith is on about at 1 hour 39 mins in): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Introducing the School of Language, Literature and Media at the University of Essex! The new school joins together the Department of Language and Linguistics and the Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies. www.essex.ac.uk/departments/...

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School of Language, Literature, and Media | University of Essex

Learn more about the degrees and research from the School of Language, Literature, and Media at the University of Essex.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Modern Languages graduates go on to careers in international business, diplomacy, translation, education, marketing, tourism, publishing and global communications, working with people and organisations across different countries and cultures. 🌍 Explore Modern Languages through Clearing.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Love language but not sure where it could take you? English Language and Linguistics develops analytical thinking, research and communication skills that employers value across a huge range of industries. 📚 Explore BA English Language and Linguistics through Clearing today.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

If you're curious about the world beyond your own and want a career that could take you across continents, Modern Languages could be where your journey begins. 🌍 Explore BA Modern Languages through Clearing.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Every conversation, speech, podcast and social media post starts with language. The words we choose shape relationships, influence decisions and tell stories about who we are.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Congratulations to all the Language & Linguistics students who just graduated! 🎓️ 🌟 👏👏👏

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The Africa Special Interest Group is hosting an African Linguistics Day on the theme of “The future of African languages”. All are welcome! Thursday 11th June 2026, 10:30-16:30 Room: NTC.1.02 Colchester Campus, University of Essex

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Final call for NSS before April 30 deadline! www.essex.ac.uk/student/voice We have 3 tiers of Amazon vouchers to be raffled out amongst all eligible students depending on how many eligible students respond. 🥉 Bronze = 1 x £30 🥈 Silver = 2 x £30 🏅 Gold = 3 x £30.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

There is still a few more days to complete the National Student Survey! Don’t miss your chance to complete the survey and get your voice heard. 🗣️ www.essex.ac.uk/student/voic...

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Fill out the National Student Survey or Your Essex Survey to ensure your views are represented! www.essex.ac.uk/student/voice

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

UPDATE ON STRUCTURAL CHANGE In spite of significant changes to staff and structure, we will continue to offer all courses to current Language and Linguistics students.

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Multilingualism, Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Africa @mccrafrica-essex.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Prof Hannah Gibson presented the MCCRA project at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka this week, in the workshop "Language, Communication, and Conflict Resolution in the Lake Chad Region: Building a Collaborative Research Agenda." She joined colleagues from across Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, and Chad.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🌍 Interested in teaching English and other languages? Explore our new MA at the University of Essex! - Learn from leading experts in language and linguistics - Explore how languages are learned, taught & assessed - Includes hands-on teaching practice - Designed for both beginners and experienced

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MA Teaching English and Additional Languages Degree | University of Essex

The MA Teaching English and Additional Languages course helps language teachers develop advanced expertise in multilingual language education.

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Multilingualism, Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Africa @mccrafrica-essex.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

MCCRA members Hannah Gibson, Florian Kern, and Omomayowa Abati organized a great event on Friday featuring University of Essex research on Africa. We were joined by Lord Oates, All-Party Parliamentary Group for Africa. @uniessexgov.bsky.social @essexlangling.bsky.social @africasigessex.bsky.social

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Lang & Ling students: Participate in the NSS survey! We are offering Amazon vouchers in a raffle for all qualifying students, based on the number of participants. 🥉 Bronze = 1 prize of £30 🥈 Silver = 2 prizes of £30 🏅 Gold = 3 prizes of £30. Your Department appreciates your input! 👍

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Dr Antonio da Silva will be speaking at the upcoming Tertúlias Pedagógicas, organised by Tropo UK – Teachers and Researchers of Portuguese Language.

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UCU Essex @ucuessex.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Today, we're shining a spotlight on Language & Linguistics - one of the founding departments of the University of Essex, and a very strong department on the national scale, and - as part of a cynical and short-sighted cost-cutting exercise - a department slated for 50% cuts by VC Frances Bowen.

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Nina Markl 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @ninamarkl.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

🚨Save Languages at the University of Essex 🚨 #langsky #linguistics UoE plans to cut German, Italian, Portuguese and Chinese + all evening classes and merge Language and Linguistics with a larger unit. Only 2 languages will remain next October. Please sign our letter: tinyurl.com/SaveLingLang...

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Save Languages at Essex

To add your signature to this letter, please complete this form: Save Languages at Essex (Google Form) Dear Prof Bowen and members of the Executive Committee, We, the undersigned, urge you to reco...

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Language and Linguistics Departmental Seminar ❓What is the E, in EMI? Reflections on policies, pedagogies and practices 🗣️Tracey Costley (University of Essex) 12 March 2026 12 PM (UK time) CTC 2.05 or join online via Zoom: essex-university.zoom.us/j/95446371646

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

We were thrilled to welcome 15 pupils from Oakwood School on 25th February! 🎓 They enjoyed talks from Natalia, Neo, Daniela, Chiara and Amy and explored our campus on a tour with Jessie and Charlie. In the picture, you can see their enthusiastic accompanying teachers. What a fantastic visit! 🌟

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Don’t forget to fill in the NSS or YES survey for your voice to be heard. Why not use this opportunity to have your say? www.essex.ac.uk/student/voice

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Final-year BA Modern Languages student Luke Robins helped deliver a talk to 340 Year 9 students at Clacton County High School as part of our outreach programme. 👨🏻‍🏫 🌟 Luke and Daniela are pictured here with Antigone Margariti, who coordinated the event at the school.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

📣 Have your say! 📝 NSS and YES surveys are now open ✨ Take the opportunity to help shape our courses by completing the survey. ⏰ Don’t miss out! www.essex.ac.uk/student/voic... www.essex.ac.uk/student/voic...

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National Student Survey | University of Essex

The National Student Survey (NSS) is your chance to give feedback on your student experience during your time here at university.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Language and Linguistics Departmental Seminar ▪️Integrating Social-Emotional Learning in Foundational Language Courses for Indian Undergraduates ▪️Surabhi Mehrotra (University of Essex) 26 February 2026 12 PM (UK time) CTC 2.05 or join online via Zoom: essex-university.zoom.us/j/95446371646

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Lang & Ling students: Fill in the NSS survey for your voice to be heard! We have 3 tiers of Amazon vouchers to be raffled out amongst all eligible students depending on many eligible students respond. 🥉 Bronze = 1 x £30 🥈 Silver = 2 x £30 🏅 Gold = 3 x £30. Your Department thanks you! 👍

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Last week, our Modern Languages Outreach team visited Tendring Technology College to give students a taster session in Italian, share experiences of a year abroad in Berlin, and talk about the importance of languages in a global world. Florence, Lizzie, Giulia and Daniela are pictured at the school.

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LAGB @lagbling.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy to share that Call for Papers for LAGB Annual Conference 2026 is open! Submit abstracts from any area of linguistics for the LAGB 2026 meeting at the University of Edinburgh, 8–10 September 2026. 🗓 Deadline: 13 April 2026 (5pm BST) 🔗 www.lagb.org.uk/meeting/2026...

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2026 Annual Meeting – Edinburgh | LAGB

The Linguistics Association of Great Britain (LAGB) Annual Conference 2026 brings together linguists from across the UK and beyond for peer-reviewed research presentations, Special Interest Panels, an...

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🎉 Great news! Prof Hannah Gibson has been awarded a BA Talent Development Scheme grant for ongoing collaboration with Dr Sam Lutalo-Kiingi on Ugandan Sign Language. 📘 Training in sign language linguistics and language learning

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Exploring interculturality in Indonesian English language classrooms Billy Setiawan (CQUniversity) Thursday 5 February Join via Zoom: essex-university.zoom.us/j/95446371646 Abstract: This study investigates how interculturality is interpreted and enacted in English language classrooms...

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

On Wednesday 28 January, Daniela Carboni delivered a talk on languages in a global society at Manningtree High School. The event was attended by around 100 Year 8 students, all of whom study German alongside either French or Spanish.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis Registration now open at essexsummerschool.com - Monday 29 June 2026 – Friday 14 August 2026 - In-person, online and hybrid courses

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Symmetrical Voice in Malagasy Catherine Taylor (University of Essex) Thursday 29 January Join in-person in CTC 2.05 Or watch via Zoom: essex-university.zoom.us/j/95446371646

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

What’s the Essex Translation Challenge? Calling all Language and Linguistics UG finalists & PGT students! It’s where our language skills meet the real world. ✔️ Work in teams. ✔️ Translate for real clients. ✔️ Build your CV.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Thursday 15 January: Daniela Carboni visited Colchester County High School for Girls as part of the ML Outreach programme, where she delivered two talks to Year 9 and Year 10 students, each attended by 198 pupils.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

In light of the university’s plans for structural change, we want to reassure our students that the proposal to cut nearly 50% of staff in the Department of Language and Linguistics will not impact their modules for the remainder of this academic year.

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Language and Linguistics | Departmental Seminar Linguist is as linguist does: A comparative study on the employment and income of graduates from linguistics programs in Canada Victor Kuperman (McMaster University) 🗓️ Thu 27 November 🕰️ 4PM 💻 Online: www.essex.ac.uk/events/2025/...

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Arts and Humanities Alliance @artsandhums.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Excellent article here. Our students are our greatest advocates. Counter proposals will be put forward, and we are supporting colleagues in Music, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies at Nottingham with their campaigns www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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University of Nottingham students fight 'insane' cull of courses

Traitors composer Sam Watts is among those against plans to cut University of Nottingham courses.

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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

You might have heard that the University of Nottingham plans to suspend all languages courses. This is very disappointing and heartbreaking. Here you can find their petition aimed at protecting Modern Languages at Nottingham. You can show your support by signing it. www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...

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Sign the Petition

Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

University of Essex | Language and Linguistics | Departmental Seminar Syntax, prosody and information structure in Uyghur Michael Fiddler (University of California Santa Barbara) 🗓️ Thu 13 November 🕰️ 5PM *note the later time* 💻 Online via Zoom: essex-university.zoom.us/j/95446371646

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Over a week ago, our Mastery Spanish students had the incredible opportunity to visit Peruvian artist Rebeca Romero in her London studio! They interviewed her in Spanish about decolonisation and Artificial Intelligence as a creative tool in art.

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Gerald Roche @geraldroche.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

The winner of the 2025 Linguapax Award has been announced, and it's an amazing group in Colombia doing important work on language maintenance and revitalization under very difficult circumstance. Read more below www.linguapax.org/en/hilo-de-j...

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Hilo de Ju’gthë’sx Pthuuse’jnxi’s project wins the 2025 International Linguapax Award | Linguapax InternationalHilo de Ju’gthë’sx Pthuuse’jnxi’s project wins the 2025 International Linguapax Award | L...

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University of Essex's School of Language, Literature and Media @essexlangling.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

*Recording now available* 📹 for Megan Bowlers' Oct 16 seminar on "The languages crisis in UK education" Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnWo...

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The languages crisis in UK education | University of Essex

YouTube video by Language and Linguistics, University of Essex

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