Final call to submit an abstract for the InForm conference, aimed at those who work on International Foundation Year programmes. Deadline 8 April!

The Language Zone is open 9.30am - 5pm Monday - Friday during the break, and closed 28 March - 2 April 2024. See opening times for the libraries 📅

The CfP deadline for the InForm 2024 Conference has been extended to 8 April! Get yours in now: celt.leeds.ac.uk/events/inform-…

There's still time to submit an abstract for this year's InForm Conference, which will be held at
University of Leeds on 8 June 2024. More info, CfP & registration: celt.leeds.ac.uk/events/inform-…

The Language Zone is running another session around accents this week: Let's Chat, on Thursday, a discussion about the confusing array of different accents in the UK and the rest of the English-speaking world. (internal event link: leeds365.sharepoint.com/sites/TheLangu…)

It's World Unite Festival week! To capture the breadth of cultures in Leeds, the festival offers a selection of intercultural activities, aiming to encourage you to consider differing perspectives on a variety of topics relevant to internationalisation. luu.org.uk/world-unite-fe…

The Language Zone continues their exploration of accents with two more sessions next week: Speak Yorkshire on Wednesday, and Let's Talk Cockney on Thursday. (Internal information leeds365.sharepoint.com/sites/TheLangu… and leeds365.sharepoint.com/sites/TheLangu…)

We're pleased to welcome Dr Gisela Tomé Lourido in the Language Zone today. In our Let's Chat session, we will discuss the findings from a recent study on accent bias at the University of Leeds and consider solutions to tackle accent-based inequalities. leeds365.sharepoint.com/sites/TheLangu…

We're pleased to announce that this year's InForm Conference will be held at University of Leeds on 8 June 2024.
InForm is an annual conference focusing on scholarship & practice related to International Foundation programmes. More info, CfP & registration: celt.leeds.ac.uk/events/inform-…

Are you an international student or postgraduate researcher? Sign up for our workshops and we’ll guide you through different aspects of adjusting to life in the UK, including academic culture and making connections at university. Sign up by 11 February.
students.leeds.ac.uk/feelingathome

Join us on Thurs 8 Feb Leeds University Business School to learn about & celebrate Spring Festival.

After we introduce the main traditions there will be calligraphy, paper cutting, music & snacks to enjoy!

Open to all Uni Leeds Students, Uni Leeds Staff & guests. Register: forms.office.com/e/jLPDLPk2Jd

Applications for our 3 day Linguastars Languages Residential are now open 📢

Year 12 and thinking of studying languages at university? Linguastars is for you! 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇪🇸

Apply: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/leeds/templa…
#languages #languagelearning #mfltwitterati #mflchat

Applications to join this semester's Language Groups are now open!

Language Groups are weekly conversation practice groups, led by student volunteers who are speakers of the language. Find out more and apply now: students.leeds.ac.uk/languagezone

Deadline: February 4th 2024

Our Language Groups programme is open for the next round! You can find out more about how to become a leader or group participant at students.leeds.ac.uk/info/1000022/l…

Day 1 of the University of Leeds Student Education Conference 2024 is over, and what an inspirational day it was! We look forward to day 2 - again with plenty of contributions from our LCS Leeds & The Language Centre colleagues! sway.cloud.microsoft/Q8u9MqKGv0VrI6… #SEC2024 #education #SoTL

Happy New Year and all the best for 2024 to all our followers! ✨ We’re starting the new year with a new blog post by our Language Zone team on how the Language Zone contributes to creating a sense of #belonging : celt.leeds.ac.uk/how-the-langua… Carolin 1/2

Calling all Uni Leeds Staff and Uni Leeds Students:
Tell us how you celebrate Spring Festival and your messages, photos, and videos could be featured on University of Leeds social media channels!
Find out more and submit your contribution via this form: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

Campus looks beautiful for graduation and the upcoming holidays

Our winter graduation ceremonies begin today and we can’t wait to celebrate the achievements of our students at our online and in person events 🎉

Congratulations to all those graduating, you've earned it and we're so pleased that you’ll be joining our Leeds Alumni community.