AULC - Association of University Language Communities

Sign the Petition Save Modern Languages courses at the University of Leicester!

Save Modern Languages courses at the University of Leicester!

Please consider signing the petition to protect language courses in Leicester.

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Universities hold the key to reversing the UK's language crisis New report from ITI, ATC and CIOL sets out the case for protecting language degrees in UK universities.

AULC welcomes and agrees with the new report from ITI, ATC and CIOL, which highlights the importance of sustaining and strengthening language provision in higher education.

We encourage universities to engage with its findings and recommendations. www.iti.org.uk/resource/uni...

A lovely conference with some thought provoking presentations. Nice to network with so many dedicated colleagues from across the UK and Ireland.

#AULC2026 has come to an end. Two days of thoughtful and authentic discussions on the present and future of language learning in higher education.

Many thanks to everyone who joined us, both online and at @ox.ac.uk, and sincere thanks to the Oxford Lifelong Learning and @marionsadoux.bsky.social!

The last but not least keynote of #AULC2026 has arrived!

Professor Enrica Piccardo (University of Toronto) puts the social agent centre stage, exploring how scenario-based learning can foster a more creative, multimodal and inclusive language education.

Six sessions running in parallel, covering topics such as making apps for language learning, embracing diversity, crosslinguistic mediation, and empowering language teaching through research. #AULC2026

Keynote at #AULC2026

Dr Neil McLean (LSE) examines the need for AI literacy in a so-called “stupidogenic society”.

Excellent series of presentations on Ethical AI in the Language classroom, all showing the importance of creativity and student engagement. #AULC2026. Contrasting tasks, AI Competence written with students and use of Memes @aulc.bsky.social

Parallel Sessions 3 at #AULC2026!

Five sessions running at the same time, with topics including the Year Abroad, collaborations, Languages for Specific Purposes, and AI in language learning.

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Day 2 of #AULC2026 has arrived, our second and final day.
It’s a cold morning in Oxford. After an enriching first day, we’re looking ahead to another full programme of discussions and exchange.

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Our final sessions of the day explore, among others, storytelling in the language classroom, designing sustainable language learning pathways, collaborative provision, navigating language(s) through drama, and curriculum renewal in higher education. #AULC2026

Dr Adolfo Sánchez Cuadrado (University of Granada) explores the shift to an Action-oriented Approach in language learning, highlighting the crucial role of mediation in teacher training and practice. A thought-provoking session on aligning teaching and assessment with AoA principles.

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Listening to @drbeckymt.bsky.social talking about an innovative non-specialist language provision programme at the Universityof Leeds. #AULC2026 @aulc.bsky.social

Attending #AULC2026 in Oxford. So interesting to link with colleagues in the UK. Presented on the current situationof languagelearningin Ireland @aulc.bsky.social

We move into our parallel afternoon sessions, with five sessions running simultaneously from 13:30 offering a wide range of perspectives on language education in higher education. Plenty to choose from! #AULC2026

A poster on cold spots in language degree provision with maps for individual languages.

Getting ready to present this poster at AULC 😊

#AULC2026 session on Language Educators Networks: ELEUK, FLEUR, BATJ, BATA, GLA, NILI, TROPO: communities of practice, professional identity of language educators, scholarship and professional development and more @aulc.bsky.social

Time for parallel panels at #AULC2026.

- Language Educator Networks in the Age of Austerity and AI.
- The Languages Crisis: Arresting Decline. Perspectives from the UK and Ireland

Two timely discussions tackling challenges and opportunities facing language education today.

Day 1 of #AULC2026 begins!

Opening remarks from Dr Alison McDonald, Interim Director of the Department for Continuing Education, and Marion Sadoux, Director of the Language Centre at @ox.ac.uk. Many thanks to the University of Oxford for organising and hosting this year’s conference.

The AULC Annual Conference 2026 starts today!
We’re delighted to welcome colleagues from across higher education to two days of discussion, reflection and exchange on the future of language education.
#AULC2026 #AULC #LanguageEducation

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In just 24 hours, the #AULC2026 begins!

We’re excited to see colleagues in Oxford and online for what promises to be a very interesting conference!

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It’s 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!

Last call for registration! The AULC Annual Conference takes place in January at the University of Oxford and online.

There are still spaces available for online attendance.

We are looking forward to meeting all of you, either online or in person!

Registration: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the EU’s student exchange programme – is expected to be announced on Wednesday as part of the UK government’s drive towards closer relations with Brussels. The final details of the announcement were agreed by the two sides on Tuesday, with a plan to allow UK students to participate in the EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources said. Continue reading...

UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme

AULC 2026 Annual Conference

Looking forward to 2026 and the @aulc.bsky.social's annual conference which will take place in Oxford (thank you @marionsadoux.bsky.social for hosting AULC: www.lang.ox.ac.uk/event/aulc-2...

📢 Registration is now open for the 26th AULC Annual Conference!

Join us at the University of Oxford or online as we discuss language teaching in higher education.

We look forward to welcoming you; whether in Oxford or virtually!

👉 Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

The procession of university language closures will trip up UK diplomacy The government needs to signal its demand for elite foreign language skills before more universities leave provision to inferior alternatives, says Ian Proud

The procession of university language closures will trip up UK diplomacy www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/proc...

Sign the Petition Save Modern Languages courses at the University of Leicester!

At this critical moment for language provision in the UK, we also wish to express our strong support for colleagues and students at the University of Leicester. We encourage everyone to read, sign and share the petition. www.change.org/p/save-moder...

The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas Nottingham and Leicester are taking a swing at language departments. But those proposing closures have taken their eye off the ball, say four linguists

The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...

Sign the Petition Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!

From AULC, we stand in solidarity with colleagues at University of Nottingham. We want to share this petition by a student highlighting how suspending all Modern Languages undergraduate programmes affects the whole academic community: www.change.org/p/stop-the-r...