Dobrochna Futro

Anyone researching taboo language and plurilingualism? Call for papers @humboldtuni.bsky.social: langscape.hu-berlin.de/en/network-a... Deadline 9 Jan 2026.

Starting my day today with a fabulous presentation on multilingualism in Poland: Languages in competition? Immigration, education, and linguistic diversity – lessons (and challenges) from Polish schools Tomasz Wicherkiewicz (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland). www.ecml.at/en/Cooperati...

Language Education and Multilingualism SIG @ELIPRO finishes year 2025 with the online workshop on The Documentary Method and the Professionalisation of Prospective Vocational School Teachers in the Context of CLIL with Freya Dehn. Join us TODAY at 3pm UK time!

Delighted to host Prof Jean-Marc Dewaele who talks today about Multilingualism and Emotions as part of our new Artslab on Multilingualism across the Disciplines @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofgeducation.bsky.social

Rethinking language education: evidence for England’s Curriculum and Assessment Review Language education in school has significant transformational potential in terms of learners’ right to a well-rounded education and the enhancement of their life chances… (read more)

Rethinking language education: evidence for England’s Curriculum and Assessment Review

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Sheffield City of Languages Partnerships - - Twinkl A collection of resources for teachers and schools to celebrate the Sheffield: City of Languages initiative.

Happy European Day of Languages! I'll be sharing posts throughout the day to celebrate, starting with the amazing collaboration with Twinkl for #Sheffield City of #Languages. Free resources for teachers and schools, celebrating multilingualism! www.twinkl.co.uk/l/iij38 @sheffielduni.bsky.social

And now @janecatlin.bsky.social is taking us on a journey of art and languages for #inclusion and social justice #BAAL2025 @karen-scilt.bsky.social @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @scilt.bsky.social @strath-ioe.bsky.social @baal2025.bsky.social

We brought something special to #BAAL2025 today! come and join us to talk about #multilingualism, #artmaking and #sustainability @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgeducation.bsky.social

Excited to present with @laviniahirsu.bsky.social our arts-based framework and how we use arts-based methods in our newest project that embeds #multilingualism into Learning for Susainability #LfS! @uofgeducation.bsky.social @scilt.bsky.social @strath-ioe.bsky.social @bilingmatters25.bsky.social

So good to see @scotnational.bsky.social stepping up with exactly what is needed in face of hysteria fanned by click-bait hungry msm - this is leadership by a small, young, smart and savvy team ❤️

What a fantastic event! Thank you @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social and all those who have supported this great charity. #PartOfTheBiggerPicture🧩

www.justgiving.com/page/alison-...

Time for a reality check: Britain cannot be a big player on the world stage unless we speak more languages | Sophia Smith Galer For all the talk of addressing the problem, things have got worse. Which is criminal when there is so much we could do, says journalist Sophia Smith Galer

Leaning into more heritage language-learning opportunities would build international ties along with individuals’ connections to their families and communities! @sophiasgaler.bsky.social

UK falling behind EU on environmental rules amid post-Brexit rollback Exclusive: Labour ministers choosing to weaken green protections inherited from the bloc, analysis reveals

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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"A Handbook of Integration with Refugees: Global Learnings from Scotland"

Edited with @alisonphipps.bsky.social and @esaldegheri.bsky.social

The book is FREE to download from www.multilingual-matters.com

Two students sitting on a bench in Kelvingrove Park, with University of Glasgow in the distance.

A national survey of educators in Scotland aims to capture how sustainability and the environment feature in Scottish educational settings.

Dr Clare Ramjan @uofgeducation.bsky.social undertook the @stir.ac.uk research with @edinburghuni.bsky.social & @ucl.ac.uk

University of Glasgow filmed theatre play will help explore climate crisis impact on UK forests A filmed theatre production has secured additional funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to expand its reach and spark discussions about the complex challenges facing UK forests...

Three Words for Forest - a filmed play exploring UK forests & climate crisis - gets new AHRC funding to expand access & spark dialogue. 🌲

@deeheddon.bsky.social

An urban garden with planters and shingle. A garden table sits next to a poly tunnel with a plant pot on top. In the background are tenement flats and colourful bunting

Say hello to #communiMap - a new community science app that helps you notice, share & map what matters in your neighbourhood - trees, wildlife, flooding & more.
Co-designed by UofG's @communigallant.bsky.social & local communities — it's everyday noticing turned into climate action. gla.ac/4eVwYMU

Key message from @cherylcraig.bsky.social at the ISATT Conference ‘Do the next right thing.’ @isatt2025.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social #isatt2025

Privileged to participate in this #ISATT2025 symposium with such inspiring colleagues:

Taking Stock: A Diverse and Anti-Racist Teaching Profession in Scotland

@dennisafrancis.bsky.social @khadijamohammed.bsky.social #ChereenRain #AsifChisti @uofgheadship.bsky.social @isatt2025.bsky.social

What a wonderful keynote presentation from Prof. Ann Lopez, inviting the #ISATT community to see teaching and learning as acts of justice and classrooms as places of radical love! #Humanity #Love #Activism for #SocialChange @drannlopez.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social

Thank you to our fabulous Professional Services team and our wonderful #ISATT2025 ambassadors who are doing a sterling job supporting the smooth running of each conference day! We see you ❤️❤️@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @susiewh.bsky.social @ioz100.bsky.social

We look forward to welcoming over 450 delegates from across the world to #Glasgow for #ISATT2025! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Where in the world are you travelling from? 🌍
@angelajaap.bsky.social @margery25.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @centcs.bsky.social
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🗓️Save the date! Back by popular demand, SCILT’s Moving Forward with Languages conferences for Higher and Advanced Higher language learners will return for session 2025-26. Keep an eye on the SCILT e-bulletin in the new term for more information and registration links: loom.ly/3pjXgn8

Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning - Creative Glasgow 'Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning’ is a pioneer project that aims to support the development of new integrated approaches to learning for

We are looking for 3 artists to work with us on our #AHRC Multilingualism and Sustainability project with primary schools in Scotland 🌱 @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @karen-scilt.bsky.social @janecatlin.bsky.social Deadline: 29 June. More details: www.creativeglasgow.co.uk/sdll/ Please share!

Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning - Creative Glasgow 'Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning’ is a pioneer project that aims to support the development of new integrated approaches to learning for

We are looking for 3 artists to work with us on our #AHRC Multilingualism and Sustainability project with primary schools in Scotland 🌱 @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @karen-scilt.bsky.social @janecatlin.bsky.social Deadline: 29 June. More details: www.creativeglasgow.co.uk/sdll/ Please share!

A perfect final session of the @uofglasgow.bsky.social #Crucible2025 @lisabradley.bsky.social speaking on making space for the not-yet, interdisciplinary imagination, quilt making and translation without flattening @uofgarc.bsky.social 🌱

Day 7 #30dayswildmultilingual - all about caterpillars and butterflies - I know this comes up on a Saturday this year, but in past years, it has been a school favourite! #30dayswild

Looking forward to seeing you next Monday at this years' last ELINET LEM seminar: The Native-like speaker myth: Challenging native-like proficiency as the only measure of additional language success by Dr Alissa Keith!

Excited & honoured to present this Tue in "Transformative Plurilingual Education through Museums and the Arts" at Università Ca' Foscari Venezia incl. my work w/ @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @karen-scilt.bsky.social @janecatlin.bsky.social @uofgeducation.bsky.social
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Another ELINET LEM Seminar is coming soon! 😀