Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics
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"Russo-Chinese Relations in a Time of War" with Richard Sakwa Explore the evolution of Russo-Chinese relations from post-Cold War reconciliation to today's strategic alignment. 📆 3 Sept, 4.30-5.30pm 📍2041B Uí Chadhain Theatre, Arts Building @tcddublin.bsky.social Book👇 www.tcd.ie/Asian/events...
Call for Expressions of Interest: Adjunct Irish Language Teacher (2026–27). The Department of Linguistics @tcddublin.bsky.social is seeking expressions of interest from qualified Irish language teachers to deliver optional modules for the 2026–27 academic year. 📧 Send your details to wangh11@tcd.ie
The School of Linguistic, Speech & Communication Sciences, @tcddublin.bsky.social has published the research report: "Motivations and Pathways in Higher Education Language Learning: Evidence to Inform the Next Phase of Languages Connect" available via the TARA Repository. doi.org/10.25546/113...
Research from the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey shows broad public support for the Irish language & Ulster-Scots. The study, led by LIFELANGS Co-PIs Dr Aisling O'Boyle, Prof Lorna Carson & ARK CoDirector Dr Paula Devine found robust public support for both Irish language & Ulster-Scots.
Did you know a school textbook has its own hidden grammar, deciding who gets to "know," and who is only ever "known about"? We're exploring that at our first LIFELANGS Annual Lecture. 🧵1/4 12pm Thurs 9 July 📍Canada Room, Lanyon Building, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
On Tuesday, 23 June, @tcddublin.bsky.social welcomed a senior delegation from Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, China, led by Mr Ma Yuefeng, Mayor of Yulin City. They were here to explore opportunities for international cooperation in higher education, innovation, and sustainable development.
Two funded PhD studentships just opened at @qub.ac.uk as part of LIFELANGS: a living observatory studying shared languages and identities across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Application Deadline: 9 July. Details 👇 lifelangs.com/vacancies/ Thread 1/3
Did you know you could ask us ANYTHING related to language? Send us any language-related questions, the ones you’ve always wanted to ask, and we’ll do our best to answer them here! Just drop us a line at info@lifelangs.com
Why Does Anthropology Need Linguistics in the 21st Century? Our Summer School for Ancient Trans-Himalayan Languages opens with Prof. Nicholas Harkness, #HarvardUniversity. 📍 Arts Building, @tcddublin.bsky.social 📅 14 Jun | 4.30pm www.tcd.ie/Asian/events...
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland is pleased to invite participants to the Quiz on Korea 2026 – Ireland Preliminary, a nationwide competition celebrating Korean culture, language, history, food, K-pop, K-dramas, and traditions. Event Details in the thread👇
We've just received a Major Book Donation from Professor Lai Guolong! On May 20th, TCAS received a remarkable donation of >1,000 books, delivered in 60 boxes shipped from Florida. Sent by Professor Lai Guolong of Westlake University, China! The 3rd major book donation received & the largest so far.
Our TCAS Book Talk Series continues with "Denial, Deterrence, and Disenchantment: Why Many Do Not Immigrate" Speaker: Jacob Thomas 📍 LTEE2 Lecture Theatre (Science 1st Call), B/04 (A), Hamilton East End, @tcddublin.bsky.social 📅 12 June | 3.30–4.30pm 🎟 Book👇 www.eventbrite.ie/e/denial-det...
We were delighted to welcome students from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, for a short campus visit focused on languages, linguistics & language-learning opportunities @tcddublin.bsky.social !
On 8 May 2026, we hosted an engaging talk, “Cross Strait Relations - Taiwan and China: Status Quo or Conflict,” delivered by former Ambassador Kevin Magee. Following the lecture, our honorary guests, including former diplomats & professors, continued conversations at the Trinity Senior Common Room
🎉 Congratulations! Dr Lijing Peng has successfully secured CHARM-EU funding and @tcddublin.bsky.social Dublin Event Funding to support the second Summer School for Ancient Trans-Himalayan Languages (SSATH). Learn more about our Summer School that's open to all! www.tcd.ie/.../historic...
You are cordially invited to a special in-person conversation with David Little, 1 of the most influential figures in applied linguistics & language education. 📍 Thomas Davis Theatre, Arts Building, @tcddublin.bsky.social 📅 17 Apr | 11.30am–12.30pm 🎟️ Register here www.eventbrite.ie/e/a-conversa...
Do Italians really “speak with their hands”? 🇮🇹 New @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social piece by PhD researcher Chiara Marchetiello (@tcdslscs.bsky.social) explores how gesture is shaped by language, identity, and regional diversity. 🔗 www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #Gestures #Research #HubMatters
Is it really true that Italians speak with their hands?
Moving hands are not simply expressions of temperament but symbols of language contact, regional identity, and social change.
rte.ie
Lo-Rig Project Updates! The Trinity Centre for Asian Studies & colleagues in the School of Linguistic, Speech & Communication Sciences invite you to explore their newly developed website for our Lo-Rig project. Explore our @tcddublin.bsky.social project & updates! lorig-research.github.io/updates/
#ThrowbackThursday Prof. Nathan Hill Delivered his Inaugural Lecture On 11 Feb, the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences @tcddublin.bsky.social celebrated the Inaugural Lecture of Nathan Hill, Prof. in Chinese Studies, Director of the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies, & Head of our School!
We invite you to a new Public lecture: "Irish English in the Oxford English Dictionary" with Dr. Danica Salazar Exec.Editor for World Englishes, Oxford University Press 🗓️ 12 Mar | 2-13:30pm 📍 LTEE 2, Hamilton Building East End, @tcddublin.bsky.social Register at www.eventbrite.ie/e/irish-engl...
#ThursdayThrowback to scholarly exchange for the @tcddublin.bsky.social Centre for Asian Studies. Earlier this year, Tim Bodt, our Associate Professor, delivered 2 special inhouse lectures at the Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies, Rajiv Gandhi University. Learn more 👇 www.tcd.ie/Asian/news/L...
Our Summer School for Ancient Trans-Himalayan Languages (SSATH 2026) returns to Dublin this June, hosted by @tcddublin.bsky.social Centre for Asian Studies. 📅 15–27 June Open to all levels International instructors | Interdisciplinary focus Applications now open. Info at www.tcd.ie/.../historic...
We were delighted to host 'The Art of Japanese Poetry: From Ancient Waka to Modern Tanka', a talk by Peter MacMillan on Wed, 21st Jan @tcddublin.bsky.social. Drawing on a millennium of poetic tradition, Peter guided us through the evolution of waka & tanka. More events at www.tcd.ie/Asian/events...
On Tuesday, 13 January 2026, the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies (TCAS) welcomed a delegation from the Centre for Scientific Research and Development in Higher Education Institutes (CSRD) of the Ministry of Education, P.R. China, to Trinity College Dublin.
Our Linguistics Research Seminar series (LRS) continues with a talk on "Incorporating ASR into Language Documentation Workflows" 🎙 Speaker: Rolando Coto-Solano 🗓 Tuesday, 10 February | 16:00–17:30 📍 TRiSS Seminar Room, Arts Building, @tcddublin.bsky.social Info at www.tcd.ie/Asian/events...
The Linguistics Research Seminar (LRS) series returns this Hilary Term with a strong line-up of speakers spanning Trinity, Ireland, and international institutions. 📍 TRiSS Seminar Room, Arts Building 🗓 Tuesdays | 16:00–17:30 🔗 Full seminar details: www.tcd.ie/slscs/resear...
As we enter the new year, we remain committed to supporting excellence in research and education, fostering collaboration across disciplines and communities, and contributing meaningfully to public understanding in our fields. We wish you all a fulfilling, healthy, and inspiring year ahead in 2026!
We are pleased to invite colleagues, partners, and members of the wider academic and policy community to the in-person launch of "LIFELANGS – the Living Observatory of Shared Languages & Identities." 🗓️ 8 Jan | 4pm 📍 Alex Hotel, Dublin 2 We invite you to register in advance at www.lifelangs.com
The @tcddublin.bsky.social Trinity Centre for Asian Studies invites applications for the Khyentse Visiting Research Fellowship in Buddhist Studies, a new 2yr postdoctoral fellowship designed to support early-career scholars working in Buddhist Studies. More info at www.tcd.ie/slscs/recrui...
