Events

Language-related events in Scotland and beyond. Does not claim to be comprehensive or represent the views of SCILT.


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Language Show Live 2012

Running for over 23 years, Language Show Live 2012 returns with an incredible line-up of speakers, more classes and exhibitors than ever before and ne...

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ESRC Festival of Social Sciences - Talk in two languages: a problem or a skill?

When talking together, bilinguals often use both their languages. Not only may they use two languages in the same conversation, but even in the same s...

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Yakety Yak Language Café open door event at Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh

As you may know, Yakety Yak started their sessions in Ocean Bar and Kitchen at Ocean Terminal last month. To raise more awareness they are holdin...

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The Bilingual People Virtual Language Recruitment Fair

Make a date in your diary to visit our most exciting event of 2012, the Virtual Language Recruitment Fair which will run online from 14th- 16th Novemb...

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Scotland in Conversation with China

Scotland in Conversation with China is a programme of events being held across Scotland which aims to encourage further discussion of the important ob...

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How China and Asia are changing the world: The implications of Beijing's quest to build a wealthy nation

In this joint speaker event and reception the Asia Scotland Institute presents the first of its series of Adam Smith Global Briefings, in association ...

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Asia Calling: Where is the future for financial services professionals?

Silu, in association with Reed Smith, is pleased to present the first of our Seminar Series and Drinks Reception. In the midst of change in the global...

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Russia, China and the Geopolitics in the Far East

Friday 1st February will see a lunchtime seminar on the above topic from Dr Natascha Kuhrt,lecturer in the Department of War Studies at King`s College...

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Foreign language teaching to be subject of debate at Holyrood

The teaching of foreign language learning in Scottish primary schools will be the focus for a conference taking place at the Scottish Parliament in Ma...

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Investing in Scotland’s Future - developing global graduates for a global economy

At a time when employability and skills are a key issue for institutions and the economy, the Scottish Government-funded project Developing Scotland’s...

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Hispanic Festival Edinburgh 2013

Hispanic Festival’s acclaimed annual programme of flamenco dance and music celebrates its 9th anniversary in 2013.See the attached flyer for full deta...

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Winter Term - Open Day

With the new year comes a new term! Our winter classes start on 13 January 2014. Come along to our Open Day to get some advice on your level and sign ...

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Reshaping Languages in Higher Education Conference 2014

Languages have never been more needed in higher education, both as specialist study and as basic key skills. University programmes are undergoing rapi...

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National Languages Policy Workshop

UCML members and related stakeholders are warmly invited to a morning of presentations by civil servants and advisers working in different departments...

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1+2 in Primary Schools: which languages should the children of Scotland learn?

As Scotland prepares to introduce a second ‘foreign’ language into the curriculum in primary schools, this event will invite members of the public to ...

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Multilingualism: The benefits and challenges

You are warmly invited to take part in the Edinburgh Exchange - a lively event which brings together key businesses and other interested organisations...

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Film screening: La famille Bélier

The Filmhouse in Edinburgh invites you to the second instalment of their Signed Up season, curated in partnership with Heriot-Watt University's sign l...

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Languages: MK

Are you interested in learning a new language?Do you want to practise your existing language skills?Are you interested in working as a translator or i...

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Language Show Live - Olympia

Programme applications are invited for this year's Language Show Live at Olympia, London.There are several ways to participate. Showcase your work in ...

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Language Show Live Scotland 2017

Join thousands of language learners, teachers and professionals at Scotland's largest dedicated event for languages and discover a wealth of learning ...

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CES&L (Erasmus+) Careers Module for HE Students of Languages Launch

There are a wide range of opportunities for languages graduates. Thursday 7 September 2017 is an opportunity for careers professionals, employers, aca...

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Language Show London 2017

Registration is now open for this year's Language Show London event taking place from 13-15 October.Language Show London is London's largest exhibitio...

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Europe Day Scotland - 9 May 2018

The European Commission Office in Scotland celebrates Europe Day in Glasgow George Square this year. The Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and...

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Bilingualism Matters 10th Anniversary Annual Event

Come and join us to celebrate 10 years of Bilingualism Matters - growing from one person giving local talks around Edinburgh in 2008 to a thriving com...

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The Language Show 2018

The Language Show is the exhibition for language learners, language teachers and everyone who loves languages. Now in its 30th year, Europe&rs...

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Intro to Gaelic for outdoor practioners

This event is aimed at anyone who works in an outdoor tourism or activities setting and would like to develop their knowledge of Gaelic, hill names, m...

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Being Human Festival 2018

Led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the British Academy...

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International Education Services Conference 2019

How can we adapt to change education in an international context? Join us at the International Education Services conference where sessions will explo...

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Developing language learning across the four nations: sharing innovative and creative approaches

British Curriculum Forum, hosted by the British Educational Research Association #BERA_Language Chairs: Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson and Dr Sharon...

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