Itβs 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!
Call for Papers β AULC 2026!
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8β9 Jan 2026 | π Oxford & Online
Theme: βThriving in a time of unprecedented threats. Renewing Language Education for Non-Specialists in University Language Centres in the Age of Austerity and AI"
π Abstracts due 10 Nov 2025
More information: aulc.org/2025/10/aulc...
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Thrilled to be interviewed by @clashmusic.com for a fantastic piece on minority languages & music! I spoke about Catalan & its vibrant scene.
Representation matters; not just to preserve, but to keep languages thriving.
www.clashmusic.com/features/bey...
Barcelona βhas become a parody of itself, a place from which the local population has been exiled in the interests of tourism and maturing investments. Doorways have sprouted combination key safes, a telltale sign of an apartment given over to tourist letsβ.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
