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The Australian Linguistic Society supports the scientific study of language in Australia. We promote linguistics research, teaching and outreach. Hop on board! Website Link: als.asn.au

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Early bird rates end 31 October - don’t miss out!
Registrations close on 14 November.

14.10.2025 00:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The application closes TODAY! Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to attend the ALS conference this year!

09.10.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hurry if you haven’t yet - the deadline’s coming up in just two days!

07.10.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Call for Abstracts – AUSTRALEX 2025!
Theme: Lexicography in the Australasian Region: Theory, Practice & Innovation
Don’t miss the chance - submit by 1 Nov via EasyChair. See more details: easychair.org/cfp/AUSTRALE...

05.10.2025 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Deadline’s coming up in 5 days’ time! Don’t miss your chance for up to $800 to attend the ALS conference.

04.10.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Early bird rates are available until 5pm (AEDT), 31 October. Concession rates are available for full-time students and unwaged delegates. Registrations close at 5pm (AEDT), Friday 14 November.

03.10.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity! Applications close on 10 October.

29.09.2025 00:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Deadline’s coming up in 2 weeks’ time! Don’t miss your chance for up to $800 to attend the ALS conference.

25.09.2025 00:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Call for Abstracts – AUSTRALEX 2025 Conference
Conference Theme: Lexicography in the Australasian Region: Theory, Practice, and Innovation
Date: 2 Dec 2025
Venue: Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus.
Submission Deadline: 1 Nov 2025
Submit via EasyChair easychair.org/account2/sig...?
#ALS2025

23.09.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Today is the deadline! Don’t miss it if you haven’t already submitted your abstract.

23.09.2025 07:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Deadline is tomorrow! Don’t miss it if you haven’t already submitted your abstract!

22.09.2025 05:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The ALS is calling for applications to two grants (up to $800) to attend the ALS conference:
Student Conference Support Grant;
Indigenous Conference Support Grant

See the website for details including the online application form. The deadline for applications is 10 Oct. als.asn.au/Research-Gra...

20.09.2025 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5

Deadline is in a few days’ time! Submit your abstracts soon!

19.09.2025 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
- the abstract deadline has been extended by 5 days! Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 23rd September 2025.

16.09.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
ALS

ALS2025 Registrations open; to be held at the Gold Coast campus of Grifith University (2-5 December).
als.asn.au/Conference/2...
Earlybird registrations close on 31st October so don't miss out on the discounted rates.
The current draft of the program is available:
als.asn.au/Conference/2...
#ALS2025

13.09.2025 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Deadline is in a week's time! Submit your abstracts soon!

12.09.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Call for Papers

Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
7 Nov 2025

Research on any aspect of English as used in Australia from any methodological or theoretical perspective is welcome.

Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 19 Sep 2025.

#ALS2025

08.09.2025 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Deadline's today if you have not submitted your abstracts for presentation!

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Make sure to check your junk/spam folders in your email, then add the sender (that's us!) as 'safe' to continue getting updates from ALS!

11.07.2025 05:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Deadline is in approximately a week's time! Submit your abstracts soon!

09.07.2025 03:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An analysis of 16 Australian TV series (2012-2021) featuring Aboriginal characters and creatives explores how language is used to represent Aboriginal English, cultures, racism, and colonization. It offers insights often missing from mainstream media.

Read it here: doi.org/10.1080/0726...

#AJL

30.06.2025 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new study on earthquake narratives from NZ and Nepal reveals fascinating differences in how people use onomatopoeia and/or gestures. This shows how understanding multimodal descriptions is key to grasping the shared sensory experience of a story.

Read it here: shorturl.at/lHHCC

#AJL #Gestures

26.06.2025 03:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Abstract submission deadline extended!

We invite abstracts for papers for presentation at the in-person Annual Conference of the ALS held at the Gold Coast campus of Griffith University from 2-5 December 2025.

Extended deadline: 15 July 2025
Notification of acceptance: 22 August 2025

#ALS2025

25.06.2025 06:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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If you're working on linguistics / applied linguistics research, check out the research grants, scholarships and prizes, and publication support and conference attendance support on offer here: als.asn.au/Research-Gra...

Apply now!

21.05.2025 02:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're working on linguistics and culture of Australian Aboriginal people, the Yitpi Foundation Awards and Grants-in-Aid are now open.

Deadline: 2 June 2025 (Monday)

Find out more here: yitpifoundation.org.au/grants/

07.05.2025 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Submit your abstracts for papers if you're presenting at the Annual Conference of the Australian Linguistic Society held at Griffith University (Gold Coast) from 2-5 December 2025!

Deadline: 15 June 2025
Notification of acceptance: 1 August 2025

Find out more: www.als.asn.au/Conference/2...

19.05.2025 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're working on linguistics and culture of Australian Aboriginal people, the Yitpi Foundation Awards and Grants-in-Aid are now open.

Deadline: 2 June 2025 (Monday)

Find out more here: yitpifoundation.org.au/grants/

07.05.2025 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The ALS Conference is held at Griffith University’s Gold Coast Campus, Southport, QLD, from 2 to 5 December 2025. We invite proposals for masterclasses and themed sessions at the conference.

Submit to: conf@als.asn.au by 1 May 2025
Decisions: 15 May 2025
Details: www.als.asn.au/Conference/2...

11.04.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An AI generated colorful image, trying to catch the eye of potential PhD students.

Two Fully-Funded PhD positions at Auckland Uni!

Come help us understand the past and future of global cultural and linguistic diversity.

#linguistics #evolution #academia #phd

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

24.03.2025 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 65    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

Abstracts due 9th May!

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24.03.2025 07:55 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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