#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
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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
#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.
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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.
The AULC Annual Conference 2026 starts today!
We’re delighted to welcome colleagues from across higher education to two days of discussion, reflection and exchange on the future of language education.
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In just 24 hours, the #AULC2026 begins!
We’re excited to see colleagues in Oxford and online for what promises to be a very interesting conference!
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It’s already 2026 and this Thursday the #AULC2026 takes place in Oxford and online. Looking forward to discussions on the future of university language centres, including policy, innovation and resilience in language education. Very much looking forward to it!
