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Postgraduate translation students have had terminology entries validated by international experts and published in a multilingual database used by language professionals worldwide.

The results of the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS) have revealed the strengths of the Department of Language and Linguistic Studies for the study of French studies and Iberian studies. We have excelled in ‘Learning opportunities’, ‘Academic support’, ‘Organisation and management’ and ‘Learning Resources’.

The department's speech articulation lab opened its doors to colleagues across the University, demonstrating ultrasound tongue imaging and inviting new interdisciplinary collaborations.

Professor George Tsoulas delivered a keynote address as the International Circle of Korean Linguistics celebrated 50 years.

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.