Our Mission

We conduct, coordinate, and disseminate world-leading research on literacy and multilingualism. Under five core research themes, our multi-disciplinary approach links Arts and Humanities, Life, and Social Sciences to tackle key global challenges that cannot be addressed under a single discipline. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge training provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to engage with the public and bring direct benefits to society.

Vision

To be recognised as a leading, internationally renowned hub for research into linguistic, psychological, clinical and educational aspects of literacy and multilingualism.

To achieve this we will:

Provide a platform for world-class experts in the sector to discuss and generate new areas of research in literacy and multilingualism
Engage with UK and international policy makers in the education and health sectors to influence research agendas
Partner with teachers, interpreters, counsellors, and professionals who work with bilingual families, to identify and co-create research agendas, putting new research into practice
Proactively communicate innovative research outcomes to the general public that can empower citizens and enhance their quality of life
Train young researchers in innovative methods, tools, and techniques.

Being Multilingual: Perspectives from Language, Education, Health, Neuroscience and Migration

The Multilingual Mind Lecture Series: Jie’en Yee

Supporting EAL Children in the Multilingual Classroom Interview

Fairbrother Lecture 2021: Living with More than One Language – The Effects of Bilingualism on Mind and Brain

Early language, emergent literacy skills, and developmental language disorder: What can we learn from Arabic-speaking children?

The Multilingual Mind Lectures Series: Professor Merel Keijzer