Sharon Unsworth

Sharon Unsworth is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Language Studies and Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at Radboud University. Her research focuses on bilingual language development in children, particularly factors influencing success, such as non-native input and sibling influence. She has led projects like the NWO-VIDI-funded '2in1' initiative and the 'Q-BEx' tool for quantifying bilingual experience. She is actively involved in science communication through platforms like the Kletskoppen festival, the Kletsheads podcast, and educational animations for families. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement, receiving awards including the LOT prize for science communication and the Falling Walls Engage Prize.

Education: PhD in Linguistics from Utrecht University (Netherlands). She has held a permanent position at Radboud University since 2014. Grants include NWO VENI/Vidi grants and NWA funding for societal impact projects. Teaching roles include courses on child bilingualism, first language acquisition, and societal impact of multilingualism.

Her research emphasizes practical applications for parents, educators, and policymakers, with a focus on making linguistic science accessible. Key projects include the 'Kletskoppen op Maat' initiative for migrant families and collaborations with international teams in the UK and France.