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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · 5d

We're hiring!

We are seeking highly motivated applicants who are genuinely
interested in the research and goals of the European Research Council-funded project “Lo-Rig”.

Find more Information here: www.tcd.ie/media/tcd/sl...

Closing date October 31,

Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · 5d

We’re Hiring! 2 New Postdoctoral Research Fellow Positions @tcddublin.bsky.social School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication!

🔹 Research Fellows – LIFELANGS Project
🔹 Research Fellow in Computational Linguistics – ERC “Lo-Rig” Project

Job specs here
www.tcd.ie/slscs/recrui...

Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Aug 12

We’re proud to share that Trinity, in partnership with Queen's University Belfas , has secured €3.7 million from the North-South Research Programme to create the Living Observatory of Shared Languages and Identities (LIFELANGS).

Info at
www.tcd.ie/news_events/...

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Colin Flynn (Cóilín Ó Floinn) @colinjflynn.bsky.social · Aug 8

Details of the IRAAL 2025 conference can now be found on the bilingual cenference website:

sites.google.com/view/2025-ir... (Gaeilge)

sites.google.com/view/iraal2025 (English)

@iraal.bsky.social @tcdslscs.bsky.social @tlrhub.bsky.social

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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Jul 25

We're Hiring!
We have a vacancy for a Doctoral researcher in Descriptive Linguistics for ERC project “Lo-Rig”.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and outstanding doctoral researcher for a period of 4 years (48 months).

Info at
www.tcd.ie/media/tcd/sl...

Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Jun 23

In case you missed It! Big news for current and future students! 🎓
We’re proud to share that Trinity College Dublin has climbed to 75th place in the QS World University Rankings 2026! 🌍

Ireland now boasts the most improved higher education system in Europe, and Trinity leads the way!

Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Jun 14

Ancient Scripts, Modern Uses!
Here's what awaits us at our opening Lecture of the Summer School for Ancient Trans-Himalayan Languages (SSATH) at Trinity College Dublin.

🗓 Sunday, June 15
🕑 14:00–15:30
📍 Room 4074, Arts Block, @tcddublin.bsky.social

Learn more at www.tcd.ie/Asian/events...

Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Jun 8

Carlotta completed her MSc under the supervision of Dr Ciarán Kenny (Dept of Clinical Speech and Language Studies).
Her research focused on "Children's Ability to Identify and Describe Dysphonia”

Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Jun 8

Congratulations to our alumna Carlotta de Biasio, who won the Gisele Oliveira award for best MSc student project at the 54th Annual Symposium of the Voice Foundation.

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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · May 30

At the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies, we value the pursuit of knowledge, regardless of the colour of your passport. To our Chinese students — past, present, & yes, future... You Will Be Welcome Here.
In times of change, our commitment to being an inclusive & supportive academic home remains firm.

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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Apr 11

🎓 Join us a special webinar: Apr 30th, 2025, 5-6:30pm.
Our own final-year students will present 7-min briefs on their Capstone research projects.
- short presentations that offer quick insights with impact for the #ISL & broader academic community.

🔗 register at forms.gle/4ZzfMpeBrR9V...

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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Apr 2

A chance to learn from China's Internet Godfather!
Join us for an exciting Industry Talk featuring Joe Chen, tech entrepreneur, investor & social media pioneer.

🗓️ 11 April 🕛 12–1pm
📍TRiSS Seminar Room, @tcddublin.bsky.social
🎟️ Open to all. No registration needed

Info at www.tcd.ie/slscs/langua...

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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Mar 23

Planning to study @tcddublin.bsky.social but need to boost your English first, or know someone who will be?
We have a beneficial 10-week full-time Pre-sessional English Language Programme to assist your transition to your new place of study.

👉 Learn more at
www.tcd.ie/slscs/englis...

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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Mar 21

Congratulations! 🥳 Dr Isabelle Heyerick Assistant Professor in Applied Sign Linguistics at the Centre for Deaf Studies has completed the module: Enacting Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) @tcddublin.bsky.social

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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Mar 17

We wish you all happy ☘️ St. Patrick’s Day everyone . You may be here from far and wide but we’re all a little bit Irish today - Slainté.

youtu.be/TuliPrHmyjU?...

St Patrick's Day Isn't Irish - Foil Arms and Hog

YouTube video by Foil Arms and Hog

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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Mar 15

Passionate about language, identity & inclusivity?
Discover "Why Linguistics Makes One a Better Person (& Makes Them Feel Better)"
Lecture by Professor Giuliana Giusti
📅 26 Mar 🕔 5-7PM
📍AB2041B, Uí Chadhain Theatre, Arts Building, @tcddublin.bsky.social

register👇🏼
www.eventbrite.ie/e/why-lingui...

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Isabelle Heyerick @iheyerick.bsky.social · Mar 13

I would highly recommend colleagues to have a look at the module as it prepares us for future global challenges: www.tcd.ie/academicprac.... @trinitycds.bsky.social @tcdslscs.bsky.social

Enacting Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) at Trinity - Centre for Academic Practice, Trinity Teaching & Learning - Trinity College Dublin

www.tcd.ie

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Isabelle Heyerick @iheyerick.bsky.social · Mar 14

Delighted to share the recording of the interview with @leroseluigi.bsky.social about his work & new book @trinitycds.bsky.social @tcdslscs.bsky.social strategicinterpreting.blog/2025/03/14/i...

Interview with Dr Luigi Lerose on his work as a deaf academic and his book Improving your British Sign Language.

On March 11th, 2025, the Centre of Deaf Studies, in the School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences at Trinity College Dublin welcomed Dr Luigi Lerose. Dr Lerose gave an interview on hi…

strategicinterpreting.blog

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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Mar 13

📢 We’re Hiring! We are seeking applications for the role of Assistant Professor in Applied Sign Linguistics.

To teach and conduct research in the areas of sign linguistics, sign language interpreting, and sign language teaching.

Info at www.tcd.ie/hr/vacancies/

Contact👉 [email protected]

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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Feb 5

Join Us for an Insightful Evening at the CDS Lecture Series! 🎤

We're thrilled to invite you to a special dialogue featuring our Colleague Dr. Luigi Lérose, a renowned deaf sign linguist, as he discusses his groundbreaking work and his latest book, Improving Your British Sign Language.
🧵👇🏼

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Isabelle Heyerick @iheyerick.bsky.social · Mar 13

We had an amazing conversation with the brilliant Dr Lerose. Many thanks to the School and Cambridge University Press for the support.

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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Mar 12

Curious about a Career in Linguistics? Meet the Irish Multilinguists in the EU 🇪🇺📚
A degree in linguistics or languages could take you places! Meet Irish linguists working for EU institutions, in translation, interpretation, and intercultural communication.
👇🏼 www.ireland.ie/en/eu/meet-t...

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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Mar 12

Join us in welcoming Dr. Timotheus Bodt as Associate Professor in Asian Studies at the School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences! @tcddublin.bsky.social

Dr. Bodt brings a rich background in linguistics, ethnolinguistic history, and Himalayan languages!

Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Feb 12

Trinity Centre for Global Intercultural Communications (CGIC) invites you to a discussion exploring academic partnerships between Global Nth & Global Sth institutions
🔹 Reimagining Academic Solidarity through Strategic Partnerships at #TrinityCollegeDublin
🔗 info www.eventbrite.ie/e/reimaginin...

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Trinity College Dublin School of Linguistics @tcdslscs.bsky.social · Feb 5

Lecture Title
"CODA: Growing up with Deaf Parents & the Negotiation of Stigmatized Identities: An Ethnographic Study"

Explore the nuanced experiences of CODAs through Dr. O’Connell’s pioneering ethnographic study.

-a unique perspective on identity formation & social dynamics