60 Years of Linguistics

Professor David Crystal In Conversation

Celebrating 60 years of Linguistics at Reading
Wednesday September 10th, 2025
University of Reading

We are delighted to celebrate 60 years of Linguistics at the University of Reading. To celebrate, we are delighted to announce an event with Professor David Crystal. Professor Crystal is a world-renowned expert in linguistics and pioneered the study of linguistics and English Language in the United Kingdom. He worked at the University of Reading between 1965 and 1984, holding a Chair in Linguistics at the university for 10 years. He has published over 100 books, including The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language and the more recent Let’s Talk: How English Conversation Works. We are delighted to have Professor Crystal visit Reading to celebrate our 60th anniversary of linguistics.

Please join use for Professor David Crystal In Conversation, an intimate conversation with one of the founding members of linguistics at Reading. Taking place from 4.30pm – 6.00pm on Wednesday September 10th, 2025 at the University of Reading, this is a free event open to all.

If you would like to attend, please complete the registration form.