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Find out what's been happening in the Linguistics and English Language department.
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Manchester accent study reveals the vowel that gives away your social class
1 Jul 2026
The way people in Manchester pronounce a single vowel sound can reveal their social class, according to new research from The University of ...
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Back-to-basics approach can match or outperform AI in language analysis
15 Apr 2026
A new study led by Dr Andrea Nini at The University of Manchester has found that a grammar-based approach to language analysis can match or outperform...
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Spotlight on: Hazel Gardner
4 Dec 2025
Hazel Gardner has worked as a Communications and Engagement Coordinator with Creative Manchester since 2022. She is also a published children’s ...
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Greater Manchester Festival of Libraries 2025
25 Apr 2025
Manchester City of Literature has announced the full programme for the upcoming Festival of Libraries 2025, which will take place in libraries across...
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International Mother Language Day 2025: A series of events celebrating language diversity
24 Jan 2025
UNESCO International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2025 takes place on 21 February, with an exciting programme of local celebrations announced by ...
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Looking back: Manchester Literature Festival 2024
22 Nov 2024
This year’s Manchester Literature Festival took place 4-20 October, with an exciting programme of literary events taking place including ...
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