Register for the 2026 Future of French en Écosse conference on 22 June! The free one‑day event will explore the future of #French in Scotland, share great practice, and shape a French Forward plan for learners.
Travel/accommodation bursaries available. https://loom.ly/lczRxj8 #professionallearning
The Future of French en Écosse!
The aim of the conference is to provide a forum for all stakeholders and a platform for building a positive future for French in Scotland.
When? Monday 22 June 2026
For more information and to consult the schedule, visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future...
Why studying languages still matters?
“Learning languages increases empathy and participation because it changes how we show up for one another. When details really matter (such as consent, sensitive topics, cultural protocols), we cannot rely on apps alone”
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Innovations in Inclusive Language Pedagogies. Conference Registration Open!
📅 29/04/2026
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This international event brings together a network of educators and researchers working at the forefront of inclusive practice.
“Becoming Multilingual at the Margins: an interview with Dr Iria González-Becerra”
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We’re deeply concerned by Essex’s plans to cut Italian, German, Portuguese, all Chinese Translation & Interpreting PGT programmes, and Languages for All.
Read the open letter (docs.google.com/document/d/1...) and sign in solidarity: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
What a week celebrating the centenary of Catalan Studies at the @liverpooluni.bsky.social, the first university outside Spain to mark this milestone. From The Tyets at the Cavern Club to a fantastic academic event. Visca el català, la cultura catalana i la #XarxaLlull!
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The report “reveals that multilingualism is not simply a communication tool but a social, emotional, ecological, and cultural resource foundational to belonging, learning, and resilience for all”.
We couldn’t agree more.
We are deeply concerned by the proposed cuts to Languages & Intercultural Studies (LINCS) at Heriot-Watt University.
Please read, share, and stand in solidarity with staff & students.
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Researchers will analyse the systems that support successful cultures of language-learning. We can't wait to find out more about this interesting study!
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Save Modern Languages courses at the University of Leicester!
Please consider signing the petition to protect language courses in Leicester.
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AULC welcomes and agrees with the new report from ITI, ATC and CIOL, which highlights the importance of sustaining and strengthening language provision in higher education.
We encourage universities to engage with its findings and recommendations. www.iti.org.uk/resource/uni...
A lovely conference with some thought provoking presentations. Nice to network with so many dedicated colleagues from across the UK and Ireland.
#AULC2026 has come to an end. Two days of thoughtful and authentic discussions on the present and future of language learning in higher education.
Many thanks to everyone who joined us, both online and at @ox.ac.uk, and sincere thanks to the Oxford Lifelong Learning and @marionsadoux.bsky.social!
The last but not least keynote of #AULC2026 has arrived!
Professor Enrica Piccardo (University of Toronto) puts the social agent centre stage, exploring how scenario-based learning can foster a more creative, multimodal and inclusive language education.
Six sessions running in parallel, covering topics such as making apps for language learning, embracing diversity, crosslinguistic mediation, and empowering language teaching through research. #AULC2026
Keynote at #AULC2026
Dr Neil McLean (LSE) examines the need for AI literacy in a so-called “stupidogenic society”.
Excellent series of presentations on Ethical AI in the Language classroom, all showing the importance of creativity and student engagement. #AULC2026. Contrasting tasks, AI Competence written with students and use of Memes @aulc.bsky.social
Parallel Sessions 3 at #AULC2026!
Five sessions running at the same time, with topics including the Year Abroad, collaborations, Languages for Specific Purposes, and AI in language learning.
Day 2 of #AULC2026 has arrived, our second and final day.
It’s a cold morning in Oxford. After an enriching first day, we’re looking ahead to another full programme of discussions and exchange.
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Our final sessions of the day explore, among others, storytelling in the language classroom, designing sustainable language learning pathways, collaborative provision, navigating language(s) through drama, and curriculum renewal in higher education. #AULC2026
Dr Adolfo Sánchez Cuadrado (University of Granada) explores the shift to an Action-oriented Approach in language learning, highlighting the crucial role of mediation in teacher training and practice. A thought-provoking session on aligning teaching and assessment with AoA principles.
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Listening to @drbeckymt.bsky.social talking about an innovative non-specialist language provision programme at the Universityof Leeds. #AULC2026 @aulc.bsky.social
Attending #AULC2026 in Oxford. So interesting to link with colleagues in the UK. Presented on the current situationof languagelearningin Ireland @aulc.bsky.social
We move into our parallel afternoon sessions, with five sessions running simultaneously from 13:30 offering a wide range of perspectives on language education in higher education. Plenty to choose from! #AULC2026
A poster on cold spots in language degree provision with maps for individual languages.
Getting ready to present this poster at AULC 😊
#AULC2026 session on Language Educators Networks: ELEUK, FLEUR, BATJ, BATA, GLA, NILI, TROPO: communities of practice, professional identity of language educators, scholarship and professional development and more @aulc.bsky.social
Time for parallel panels at #AULC2026.
- Language Educator Networks in the Age of Austerity and AI.
- The Languages Crisis: Arresting Decline. Perspectives from the UK and Ireland
Two timely discussions tackling challenges and opportunities facing language education today.
Day 1 of #AULC2026 begins!
Opening remarks from Dr Alison McDonald, Interim Director of the Department for Continuing Education, and Marion Sadoux, Director of the Language Centre at @ox.ac.uk. Many thanks to the University of Oxford for organising and hosting this year’s conference.
