BAAL Language Policy Group

Convenors: D. Sayers & L. Henderson
Treasurer: H. Zhang
Membership: D. Camps
Events: A. Moummou
Communications: A. Sharma
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[BAAL Language Policy Group @langpolicy]

Dave Sayers @DaveJSayers and Leanne Henderson @LeanneHend are the new co-convenors of BAAL Language Policy SIG. Congrats on your new role!

[IRAAL - Irish Association for Applied Linguistics @IRAAL_Ireland]

🔔EXCITING NEWS🔔

🟢 #IRAAL2025 🌟50th Anniversary 🌟
Call for Papers | Gairm ar pháipéar

Linguistics in Ireland: Reflecting on the past, looking to the future
📍@tcddublin

📩 Submit abstract by 31 May 2025:
https://t.co/PWgWGFPFur
Queries: [email protected]

[IRAAL - Irish Association for Applied Linguistics @IRAAL_Ireland]

🟠Deadline approaching ‼️ Ag teannadh leis an spriocdháta

[BAAL Language Policy Group @langpolicy]

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[Lumos Education @lumoseducation]

Cardiff University has announced plans to shed 400 academic staff – almost 10% of its total – and cut subjects including nursing, music and modern languages, saying it will run out of money in four years if no changes are made.

#education #ukschools

https://t.co/QfdM2apasJ

[British Council Schools @Schools_British]

This is a must read for language teachers in Scotland. Check out the results of our research. How does it compare with your experience?

[French Studies @french_studies]

Please sign this petition urging Cardiff University to reconsider its plans to close the School of Modern Languages:

'We stand in solidarity with the university staff affected by this decision.' @cardiffmlang

https://t.co/JTzX6Key7m

[Dr. Samantha M. Curle (she/her) @SamanthaCurle]

🚀Call for Book Chapters!📚Contribute to our upcoming @SpringerNature volume:
Enhancing Cognitive &Linguistic Development in Early Childhood Education in the AI Era💡🤖
Deadline: 7 March 2025
Join us in shaping the future of education! 🌍#Education
#AI #Education5 #AIInEducation

[LINGUIST List @linguistlist]

FYI: Free library: I am looking for a home for my linguistics library of over 1300 books. Funds are available to ship the entire library anywhere in the world. The library has over 300 books on pidgin and creole languages, including the Atlas of Pidgin… https://t.co/Gnf5d5xhEk

[Elisabeth Barakos @Barakos_E]

This is really useful for engaging students critically! Lots of great resources, ideas for assignments, tutorials ...

[UCFL @ucflangs.bsky.social @UCFLangs]

Cardiff’s closure of modern languages will tongue-tie its humanities https://t.co/Bd39RfS78t via @timeshighered

[BAAL Language Policy Group @langpolicy]

**Reminder**

Dont miss the chance to apply for our convenorship!

[BAAL Language Policy Group @langpolicy]

The Language Policy SIG is looking for a new Convenor and Co-Convenor. Applicants must be BAAL Members by the time they assume this role. Deadline 31.01.25. Link:
https://t.co/9XvJ3HNAdq

[Cambridge Sociolinguistics Circle @CambridgeSocio1]

We're pleased to announce that we're organising four online talks on sociolinguistics this term. Details here: https://t.co/l1oRRviFto
Register here: https://t.co/99rjIRM7m3

[Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) @PolicyUpen]

One week to go!

In this session classicist @ProfArleneHH Vice-Chair of UPEN (Arts and Humanities) & Prof of Public Policy @durham_uni will highlight the benefits of academic policy engagement, providing a chance to ask questions & design a strategy

https://t.co/auAhhv7epp

[Linguapax @InfoLinguapax]

🌍✨ Celebrate Language Champions!
It’s time to honor those who dedicate to language preservation, multilingual education, and community building. Nominate today for the #LinguapaxAward!
🗓️ Deadline: February 21
🔗 https://t.co/Q2Pr8etlbm
@ILDecade #indigenouslanguages

[UCFL @ucflangs.bsky.social @UCFLangs]

British Council could disappear within a decade, says chief executive https://t.co/o8wU7Gi1AZ

[UCFL @ucflangs.bsky.social @UCFLangs]

#LanguageTrends England 2025 survey - calling all headteachers in primary schools in England to complete this important survey by 7 Feb 👇👇👇
@Schools_British