Prof Antonella Sorace is in Frankfurt today to give a talk entitled “Bilingualism: An Investment for Life”, at Goethe University Frankfurt.
Bilingualism Matters Network Dissemination Meeting in Trento, September 2016
November 30, 2016 by
On the 13th and 14th of September 2016, researchers from Bilingualism Matters branches around the world came together in Trento, Italy, for the dissemination network meeting ‘Engaging in research on bilingualism’. [Read more…]
Interview on NPR – benefits of bilingual education
November 30, 2016 by
Bilingualism Matters Director Professor Antonella Sorace has been interviewed by US media organisation NPR (National Public Radio) for a piece on some of the potential brain benefits of bilingual education. The six areas discussed are: attention; empathy; reading; school performance and engagement; diversity and integration; and protection against cognitive decline and dementia.
Read all about it on the NPR website: 6 Potential Brain Benefits Of Bilingual Education.
New branch opening in Trondheim, Norway
November 28, 2016 by
We are delighted to welcome a new branch in Trondheim, Norway, to the growing international network of Bilingualism Matters. The Trondheim branch is based at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and will be working in partnership with the established Norwegian branch in Tromsø, under the name of Flere språk til flere. [Read more…]
Thomas Bak on Public Radio International (PRI)
November 18, 2016 by
Earlier this month in the USA, the people of California voted to overturn the historic ban on bilingual education within their state.
In an interview with Public Radio International (PRI), Thomas Bak, Deputy Director of Bilingualism Matters in Edinburgh, shares research findings that may have helped changed attitudes to bilingualism and bilingual education. Find it at 28 to 33 minutes below.
New staff & recent events
October 26, 2016 by
Staff Changes
The Bilingualism Matters team at the University of Edinburgh welcome two new members of staff, following the departure of Research Co-ordinator, Madeleine Beveridge, earlier this year. We would like to thank Madeleine for all her dedication and achievements over the years she worked with Centre. Taking over her role, in a new format, we now have two part-time members of staff. [Read more…]
Bilingualism Matters performing at Edinburgh Fringe
August 8, 2016 by
Should we be prescribed language lessons on the NHS rather than drugs?
Dr Thomas Bak,Deputy Director,Reader in human Cognitive Neuroscience, will be performing in the Fringe this Thursday 11th August at pm,St Andrew Square,Edinburgh [Read more…]
Research participants wanted: German-English bilingual adults
May 16, 2016 by
Researchers are looking for native German speakers with a high command of English to take part in an ultrasound study. [Read more…]
Bilingualism Matters Summer Event
May 11, 2016 by
The volunteers of Bilingualism Matters at Edinburgh are delighted to announce our Summer Event!
On May 31st at 6 we’ll gather at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on High Street to present our activities during this last year, meet the teachers and the parents of bilingual families, as well as researchers in the field. [Read more…]
Research participants wanted: Italian-English bilinguals
May 2, 2016 by
Scientists working on the EU funded AThEME project are looking to recruit Italian-English bilingual adults for their research into how people process multiple languages. [Read more…]
