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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.

Researchers outline recommendations for the careful management and human oversight of AI technologies in law enforcement.

Researchers from the department tested their audio deepfake detection skills in operationally realistic scenarios at Microsoft London.

Call for papers opens for major conference on northern dialects at the historic Guildhall.