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80 pupils from five schools visited the department for language workshops and a taste of university life.

Engagement with global language service providers helps keep the department's translation and interpreting teaching aligned with industry practice.

Families at the York Festival of Ideas explored languages, origami and a riddle treasure hunt in a session built around the theme of sharing.

A local teacher's request led the department's outreach team to introduce 72 primary pupils to five languages through Japanese picture-card storytelling.

It is with great sadness that the Department announces the death of our colleague and friend Anthony Warner, Emeritus Professor of Linguistics, who died on 27 May 2026 after suffering a stroke

Two-year appointment connects the department to a society of around 1,200 linguists in Germany and internationally.

York is ranked highly in the UK for Iberian languages, linguistics and French in the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2027).

Department staff use traditional Japanese picture cards to teach languages and foster inclusive community engagement across York.