Department of Language and Linguistics

Our events

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The Department of Language and Linguistics hosts many exciting events, from open seminars to graduate conferences. We provide a lively calendar of events, designed to pique your interest and share the very latest thinking from leading experts in the field of language and linguistics.


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View our events calendar

Find out about the very latest events from the Department of Language and Linguistics, including workshops, seminars, conferences and public lectures.  Many of our regular face-to-face events are now being held online and can be accessed digitally wherever you are.

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Meet a selection of our external speakers

Our international research network comprises of some of the most high profile academics working in the field of language and linguistics today. Some of our most notable external speakers include:

Discover our annual conferences

Our annual conferences provide a platform for students around the world to experience a vibrant and global research community. Visit the events below to find out more:

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The Department of Language and Linguistics University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ