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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

ℹ️ spark.uji.es Specific Purposes and Applied-language Research in Knowledge #SPARKresearchgroup #SomUJI

SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

☀️ Summer is here! The SPARK team is taking a short break to rest, recharge, and find new inspiration. We’ll be back after the summer with fresh ideas, exciting projects, and more research to share. Have a wonderful summer! 🌿

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

ℹ️ spark.uji.es 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥-𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 #SPARKresearchgroup #SomUJI #NEOLAiA #HigherEducation #EducationalInnovation #XR #CLIL #EMI #Multilingualism #Research #UniversitatJaumeI #LanguageEducation #InternationalCollaboration

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Many thanks to the NEOLAiA organisers and all participants for fostering collaboration, innovation, and multilingual education across Europe. 🌍

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

🥽 Adrián Pla Ángel (@adrianplaangel.bsky.social) & Sergio Peñalver Férez (@sergiopferez.bsky.social) Activating Multilingual Repertoires in XR-Enhanced Environments: A Student-Centered Approach to CLIL in Mechanical Engineering

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

📚 Begoña Bellés-Fortuño Bridging the Language Gap in Higher Education: Collaborative Material Design for English-Taught Biology Modules

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

🚀🎓 Proud to share our participation in the #NEOLAiA Symposium 2026! Researchers from the SPARK Research Group and CLHIOS presented innovative work on #CLIL, #EMI, #XR, multilingualism, and technology-enhanced learning.

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

ℹ️ spark.uji.es 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥-𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 #SPARKresearchgroup #SomUJI #LSP #ESP

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

At SPARK, we study how language works in real professional and academic settings —from health sciences to engineering— so that people can communicate better in the contexts that matter most. This week we're introducing our three research lines. Follow along! 👇

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🗣️ Did you know that the way a nurse speaks to a patient differs entirely from how a researcher writes in a journal article?

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

ℹ️ spark.uji.es 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥-𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 #SPARKResearchGroup #SomUJI #LinkedIn #Networking #ResearchCommunication #AcademicImpact #ProfessionalDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

It was a valuable opportunity to reflect on how researchers can communicate their work more effectively, expand their professional networks, and increase the visibility of their projects beyond academia. Many thanks to Lena Sorigo for such an inspiring and practical session.

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

✔ Optimizing LinkedIn profiles to increase visibility and attract opportunities ✔ Using management tools and strategies applicable from day one ✔ Understanding silent social selling ✔ Creating impactful content with AI to strengthen professional authority and engagement

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Led by Lena Sorigó, consultant and speaker specializing in B2B marketing strategy, leadership branding, and AI applications in marketing, the workshop provided practical insights on:

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

How can LinkedIn become more than a profile and turn into a real tool for professional growth? Our group recently attended a session of the Club Emprenedor UJI organized by @espaitecuji.bsky.social at @uji.es on leveraging LinkedIn for positioning, networking, and opportunity generation

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🔵 Sergio Peñalver Férez delivered his research on AI-powered assessment in ESP presentations We extend our congratulations to the organizing committee for hosting such a stimulating academic event. ℹ️ spark.uji.es Specific Purposes and Applied-language Research in Knowledge

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🔵 Lucía Bellés Calvera shared findings from her pilot study on integrating AI into LSP oral tasks in English for Tourism 🔵 Adrián Pla Ángel presented his work on VR simulations to enhance ESP competencies in Legal English for Public Administration

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🎤 Begoña Bellés Fortuño delivered the plenary keynote “Clinical communication and gender inequalities in healthcare” 🔵 Begoña Bellés Fortuño & Alba Mingarro Medina presented their research on Augmented Reality’s irruptions into the Medical English classroom through the OSCE framework

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The SPARK Research Group has returned from Slovenia! ✨ Our director Begoña Bellés Fortuño and group members Lucía Bellés Calvera, @sergiopferez.bsky.social, Alba Mingarro Medina, and @adrianplaangel.bsky.social attended the 24th International AELFE Conference at Terme Čatež, Slovenia.

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

👩‍🏫 Plenary Keynote Speaker: 🔵 Begoña Bellés Fortuño “Clinical Communication and Gender Inequalities in Healthcare” Looking forward to engaging with researchers and educators from across the world as we continue exploring the future of Languages for Specific Purposes

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🔵 Legal English through Immersive VR Experiences — Adrián Pla Ángel (@adrianplaangel.bsky.social) 🔵 AI-Powered Assessment in ESP Presentations — Sergio Peñalver Férez (@sergiopferez.bsky.social)

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🔵 New Perspectives on OSCE: Augmented Reality in Medical English — Begoña Bellés Fortuño & Alba Mingarro Medina 🔵 AI Integration in LSP Oral Tasks (Tourism) — Lucía Bellés Calvera

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

👥🗣️ The SPARK team is pleased to announce our participation in @aelfe.bsky.social 2026 Conference, where we will present current research on AI-driven language learning, immersive technologies in ESP, and clinical communication. Below is a preview of our upcoming presentations:

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🔵 New Perspectives on OSCE: Augmented Reality in Medical English — Begoña Bellés Fortuño & Alba Mingarro Medina 🔵 AI Integration in LSP Oral Tasks (Tourism) — Lucía Bellés Calvera

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

ℹ️ spark.uji.es 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥-𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 #SPARKresearchgroup #SomUJI

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🏆 We are also proud to celebrate Sergio’s first prize in the field of Arts and Humanities: a recognition of research that not only advances science, but also pushes for equitable, patient-centered care, and citizen participation in research. 🚀📚

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🔹 Sergio participated in a roundtable on mentorship for R1 researchers along with students from other fields of knowledge and presented a poster of their current research on gender diversity and clinical communication, addressing how inclusive practices can improve healthcare environments.

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🔹 Alba presented her current line of research within her PhD with a poster exploring virtual reality as a tool to enhance learning and immersive experiences in education.

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Our SPARK research group director, Begoña Bellés, group members Alba Mingarro, @sergiopferez.bsky.social , and Andreea Gorgoteanu, and group collaborator Ingrid Muñoz attended the @uji.es Doctoral School Open Days, where research came to life through ideas connecting innovation and real-world impact

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

To everyone who nurtures, guides, and uplifts others —whether by birth, choice, circumstance, or memory— you leave a lasting imprint on the lives you touch. Today, we celebrate you. 🌷

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

On #MothersDay, the SPARK research group honors the many ways motherhood shows up in the world —through quiet sacrifices, fierce protection, steady encouragement, and endless care.

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

What drives research forward? 🤔 This International #LaborDay, we celebrate the work, dedication, and collaboration that make SPARK possible. 💪🏼 Collective progress starts with individual commitment. #SomUJI #SPARKresearchgroup

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CLHIOS research and educational innovation group @clhios.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We want your research on: ✅ AI & Emerging Tech ✅ Pedagogy & Practice ✅ Higher Ed & Professional Domains ✅ Equity & Sustainability ⏰ Early Bird Deadline: May 14, 2026

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CLHIOS research and educational innovation group @clhios.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

‼️⚠️ CALL FOR PAPERS: International CLIL Conference 2026 🌎 Join us in Santiago, Chile, to discuss "Bilingual Education through CLIL: Current Conversations and the Future Ahead." 🇨🇱 ✨ Keynote: Dra. Begoña Bellés Fortuño ( @uji.es) 📍 Venue: @usach 🗓️ Dates: Nov 4–6, 2026

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CLHIOS research and educational innovation group @clhios.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We want your research on: ✅ AI & Emerging Tech ✅ Pedagogy & Practice ✅ Higher Ed & Professional Domains ✅ Equity & Sustainability ⏰ Early Bird Deadline: May 14, 2026

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

We would like to congratulate the organizing committee of Universidad de Granada for hosting this event.

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🔹 Begoña Bellés and Sergio Peñalver delivered a presentation on patients' identities and clinical communication models 🔹 Adrian Pla Angel presented his research on AI-enhanced collaborative and individual writing tasks

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

SPARK research group is back to business!✨ Our director, Begoña Belles Fortuño (@BegonaBelles ), and group members Sergio Peñalver Férez (@sergiopferez.bsky.social) and Adrian Pla Angel (@adrianplaangel.bsky.social) attended the 43rd edition of the @aesla.bsky.social Conference.

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🌈 On Transgender Day of Visibility (#TDOV), we celebrate trans and non-binary lives while recognising ongoing inequalities. At SPARK, we promote inclusive, gender-aware research and equitable communication. ✊ Visibility matters—but so does action. #SPARKresearchgroup #SomUJI

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Cátedra Smart Ports Universitat Jaume I @catedrasmartports.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Esta iniciativa, impulsada por la Fundación PortCastelló, junto con @iulma.bsky.social, @sparkgroup.bsky.social y la Cátedra Smart Ports, ha permitido a los participantes dar un paso más hacia un modelo de puerto más conectado y competitivo #smartports #PortCastelló #PuertodeCastellón

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Cátedra Smart Ports Universitat Jaume I @catedrasmartports.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

⚓ El inglés marítimo digital se consolida como una nueva capa de interoperabilidad en los #puertosinteligentes 🟦 Así ha quedado patente tras la celebración del curso 'Maritime English in the Digital Age' impartido en la Autoridad Portuaria de Castellón Balance del curso ➡️ bit.ly/4teyVKr #SomUJI

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Inglés marítimo digital, una nueva capa de interoperabilidad en los puertos inteligentes | Cátedra Smart Ports

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Our SPARK group director, Begoña Bellés, and our collaborating member, Ingrid Muñoz, received a certificate for their participation with a poster presenting the group’s research. We hope this marks the beginning of a fruitful 🌱 and long-lasting research career! 🚀

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SPARK Research Group @sparkgroup.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The 11th edition of the “Jornada Estudia e Investiga en la UJI”🎓🔬 brought together students and lecturers to recognize the initiative of pursuing research training.

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