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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 2d

The application closes TODAY! Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to attend the ALS conference this year!

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 22d

The ALS is calling for applications to two grants (up to $800) to attend the ALS conference:
Student Conference Support Grant;
Indigenous Conference Support Grant

See the website for details including the online application form. The deadline for applications is 10 Oct. als.asn.au/Research-Gra...

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 4d

Hurry if you haven’t yet - the deadline’s coming up in just two days!

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 22d

The ALS is calling for applications to two grants (up to $800) to attend the ALS conference:
Student Conference Support Grant;
Indigenous Conference Support Grant

See the website for details including the online application form. The deadline for applications is 10 Oct. als.asn.au/Research-Gra...

als.asn.au

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 6d

Call for Abstracts – AUSTRALEX 2025!
Theme: Lexicography in the Australasian Region: Theory, Practice & Innovation
Don’t miss the chance - submit by 1 Nov via EasyChair. See more details: easychair.org/cfp/AUSTRALE...

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 7d

Deadline’s coming up in 5 days’ time! Don’t miss your chance for up to $800 to attend the ALS conference.

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 22d

The ALS is calling for applications to two grants (up to $800) to attend the ALS conference:
Student Conference Support Grant;
Indigenous Conference Support Grant

See the website for details including the online application form. The deadline for applications is 10 Oct. als.asn.au/Research-Gra...

als.asn.au

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 9d

Early bird rates are available until 5pm (AEDT), 31 October. Concession rates are available for full-time students and unwaged delegates. Registrations close at 5pm (AEDT), Friday 14 November.

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 29d

ALS2025 Registrations open; to be held at the Gold Coast campus of Grifith University (2-5 December).
als.asn.au/Conference/2...
Earlybird registrations close on 31st October so don't miss out on the discounted rates.
The current draft of the program is available:
als.asn.au/Conference/2...
#ALS2025

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 13d

Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity! Applications close on 10 October.

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 22d

The ALS is calling for applications to two grants (up to $800) to attend the ALS conference:
Student Conference Support Grant;
Indigenous Conference Support Grant

See the website for details including the online application form. The deadline for applications is 10 Oct. als.asn.au/Research-Gra...

als.asn.au

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 17d

Deadline’s coming up in 2 weeks’ time! Don’t miss your chance for up to $800 to attend the ALS conference.

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 22d

The ALS is calling for applications to two grants (up to $800) to attend the ALS conference:
Student Conference Support Grant;
Indigenous Conference Support Grant

See the website for details including the online application form. The deadline for applications is 10 Oct. als.asn.au/Research-Gra...

als.asn.au

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 18d

Call for Abstracts – AUSTRALEX 2025 Conference
Conference Theme: Lexicography in the Australasian Region: Theory, Practice, and Innovation
Date: 2 Dec 2025
Venue: Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus.
Submission Deadline: 1 Nov 2025
Submit via EasyChair easychair.org/account2/sig...?
#ALS2025

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 19d

Today is the deadline! Don’t miss it if you haven’t already submitted your abstract.

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 25d

Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
- the abstract deadline has been extended by 5 days! Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 23rd September 2025.

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 20d

Deadline is tomorrow! Don’t miss it if you haven’t already submitted your abstract!

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 25d

Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
- the abstract deadline has been extended by 5 days! Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 23rd September 2025.

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 22d

The ALS is calling for applications to two grants (up to $800) to attend the ALS conference:
Student Conference Support Grant;
Indigenous Conference Support Grant

See the website for details including the online application form. The deadline for applications is 10 Oct. als.asn.au/Research-Gra...

als.asn.au

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 23d

Deadline is in a few days’ time! Submit your abstracts soon!

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 25d

Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
- the abstract deadline has been extended by 5 days! Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 23rd September 2025.

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 25d

Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
- the abstract deadline has been extended by 5 days! Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 23rd September 2025.

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · 29d

ALS2025 Registrations open; to be held at the Gold Coast campus of Grifith University (2-5 December).
als.asn.au/Conference/2...
Earlybird registrations close on 31st October so don't miss out on the discounted rates.
The current draft of the program is available:
als.asn.au/Conference/2...
#ALS2025

ALS

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · Sep 12

Deadline is in a week's time! Submit your abstracts soon!

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Call for Papers

Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
7 Nov 2025

Research on any aspect of English as used in Australia from any methodological or theoretical perspective is welcome.

Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 19 Sep 2025.

#ALS2025

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Call for Papers

Forum on Englishes in Australia 2025
7 Nov 2025

Research on any aspect of English as used in Australia from any methodological or theoretical perspective is welcome.

Submit an anonymous abstract of 300 words or less to easychair.org/conferences/... by Friday 19 Sep 2025.

#ALS2025

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · Jul 15

Deadline's today if you have not submitted your abstracts for presentation!

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · Jun 25

Abstract submission deadline extended!

We invite abstracts for papers for presentation at the in-person Annual Conference of the ALS held at the Gold Coast campus of Griffith University from 2-5 December 2025.

Extended deadline: 15 July 2025
Notification of acceptance: 22 August 2025

#ALS2025

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · Jul 11

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · Jul 9

Deadline is in approximately a week's time! Submit your abstracts soon!

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · Jun 25

Abstract submission deadline extended!

We invite abstracts for papers for presentation at the in-person Annual Conference of the ALS held at the Gold Coast campus of Griffith University from 2-5 December 2025.

Extended deadline: 15 July 2025
Notification of acceptance: 22 August 2025

#ALS2025

Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · Jun 30

An analysis of 16 Australian TV series (2012-2021) featuring Aboriginal characters and creatives explores how language is used to represent Aboriginal English, cultures, racism, and colonization. It offers insights often missing from mainstream media.

Read it here: doi.org/10.1080/0726...

#AJL

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · Jun 26

A new study on earthquake narratives from NZ and Nepal reveals fascinating differences in how people use onomatopoeia and/or gestures. This shows how understanding multimodal descriptions is key to grasping the shared sensory experience of a story.

Read it here: shorturl.at/lHHCC

#AJL #Gestures

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · Jun 25

Abstract submission deadline extended!

We invite abstracts for papers for presentation at the in-person Annual Conference of the ALS held at the Gold Coast campus of Griffith University from 2-5 December 2025.

Extended deadline: 15 July 2025
Notification of acceptance: 22 August 2025

#ALS2025

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · May 21

If you're working on linguistics / applied linguistics research, check out the research grants, scholarships and prizes, and publication support and conference attendance support on offer here: als.asn.au/Research-Gra...

Apply now!

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · May 7

If you're working on linguistics and culture of Australian Aboriginal people, the Yitpi Foundation Awards and Grants-in-Aid are now open.

Deadline: 2 June 2025 (Monday)

Find out more here: yitpifoundation.org.au/grants/

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Australian Linguistic Society @auslingsoc.bsky.social · May 19

Submit your abstracts for papers if you're presenting at the Annual Conference of the Australian Linguistic Society held at Griffith University (Gold Coast) from 2-5 December 2025!

Deadline: 15 June 2025
Notification of acceptance: 1 August 2025

Find out more: www.als.asn.au/Conference/2...

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