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• Applied linguistics
• Second language research
• Generative linguistics
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Roumyana Slabakova is a Professor at the Department of Language and Literature, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and also holds a professorship at the Department of Language and Culture, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research focuses on applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and generative linguistics with particular emphasis on meaning acquisition and multilingualism. Current academic affiliations: Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), UiT The Arctic University of Norway Email: r.slabakova@soton.ac.uk Dr. Slabakova's work investigates multilingual language processing, phonetic and syntactic aspects of third language acquisition, and semantic development in non-native speakers. Recent studies analyze accentedness in Norwegian L3 acceptability judgments, singular generic noun phrases across languages, and the impact of multilingualism on English L2 acquisition of genericity. Her publications span journals like International Journal of Multilingualism , Nordic Journal of Linguistics , and conference proceedings including CLARC and Bilingualism Matters Symposium. Research themes include cross-linguistic influence, interlanguage theory, morphological marking, and linguistic universals in multilingual settings.

• Bilingualism
• Heritage Language Acquisition
• Norwegian Dialects
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Helene Jensberg is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Language and Culture, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her work focuses on bilingualism , heritage language acquisition , and Norwegian dialectology , particularly examining morphosyntactic variation in heritage Norwegian and cross-linguistic influences in L3 acquisition. Keywords: Linguistics, Syntax, Sociolinguistics, Multilingualism, Dialectology Research Groups: AcqVA Aurora, C-LaBL, AcqVA-Nor Her recent publications highlight comparative studies of verb second (V2) word order in heritage Norwegian, dialect feature adoption by Polish migrants, and cross-linguistic influence in multilingual contexts. She collaborates with researchers like Marit Westergaard, Terje Lohndal, and Kamil Malarski on syntactic and sociolinguistic analyses. Helmens scientific work intersects with sociolinguistic identity markers, syntactic constraints in non-native speakers, and educational applications of multilingual research. Her affiliations include the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Teacher Education at UiT, where she contributes to advancing understanding of language contact and variation.

Tina Louise RingstadView profile

Associate Professor

• First language acquisition
• Linguistic variation
• Norwegian language
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Tina Louise Ringstad is an Associate Professor in Norwegian/Norwegian didactics at NTNU's Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. She holds a PhD in Linguistics (2021) and MA (2014) from NTNU, and a BA from Telemark University College and University of Iceland. Her research focuses on first language acquisition, syntax, and Norwegian linguistic variation. Education: PhD in Linguistics, NTNU (2021) MA in Norwegian, NTNU (2014) BA in Norwegian/Scandinavian, Telemark University College and University of Iceland Research Interests: Her work examines how children acquire syntactic variation in Norwegian embedded clauses, particularly involving negation. She investigates the interplay between innate grammatical structures and input-driven learning. Key projects include the CHILDES Norwegian Ringstad Corpus (3 Trøndelag children aged 1;10-2;8) and the GrammaKiKK project on grammatical competence in education. Teaching: Leads courses in Norwegian language education, research ethics, and scientific methods. Taught Norwegian at University of Edinburgh (2014-2015). Media Engagement: Regular contributor to NRK P2's Språksnakk radio program, discussing language topics. Participated in Forsker Grand Prix science communication competitions (2018). Professional Activities: Organized NoSlip PhD conference (2016) PhD representative in Humanities programme board (2015-2017) Member of Nynorsk network in teacher education

• Grammar Didactics
• Generative Grammar
• Textbook Analysis
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Heidi Brøseth is an Associate Professor at NTNU's Department of Teacher Education, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. She specializes in grammar didactics, generative grammar, and textbook analysis. Her research emphasizes improving Norwegian language education through pedagogical innovation and cognitive linguistics frameworks. Education : PhD in Linguistics (2007), NTNU Cand.philol. in Scandinavian Studies (1998), NTNU Research Interests : Brøseth focuses on: Developing generative grammar curricula for teacher education Analysing textbook effectiveness in Norwegian grammar instruction Investigating teacher cognition and student misconceptions in grammar learning Awards : Teacher Excellence Award (2018) Faculty of Humanities Teacher of the Year (2012/13) SINTEF Prize for Pedagogical Excellence (2012/13) Grants & Leadership : Project Leader for PROSJEKTIL (2014–2021), a teacher education innovation initiative Co-leader of the GrammaKiCK research group Member of the Nordic GRADIMO network Labs/Teams : Contributes to the Grammatical Competence in Cognition and Classroom research group at NTNU.

• Teaching Second Language Syntax
• Generative Grammar
• Developing Teaching Aids
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Heidi Borghild Helgå is an Assistant Professor in Norwegian for foreigners at the Department of Language and Literature, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She holds a Master's degree in Nordic Linguistics from NTNU. Her academic interests focus on teaching methodologies, second language syntax, and generative grammar, alongside developing teaching aids and textbooks. She teaches all proficiency levels of Norwegian as a foreign language and has co-authored prominent textbooks such as "Norwegian on the Web 2" and its workbook. These resources align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), targeting B1-level competency. Her research includes a 2008 thesis on negation structures in Norwegian as a second language. Collaborations with colleagues like Olaf Husby and Lena Hveding highlight her commitment to practical language education. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her contributions to textbook development reflect significant academic engagement.

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Computational Linguistics
• General Linguistics
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Helge Julius Jakhelln Dyvik is a Professor at the Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies, University of Bergen. His research focuses on theoretical linguistics, computational linguistics, and language technology, with a strong emphasis on corpus-based methods and lexicography. He contributes to projects such as CLARINO Bergen Centre and has published extensively on topics like authorship attribution, collocations, and syntactic analysis. His work integrates computational tools with linguistic theory, exemplified by contributions to NorGramBank and LFG treebanks. He collaborates on national infrastructure projects like Common Language Resources Infrastructure Norway (Upgrade) and has participated in initiatives such as XPAR and INESS. His research also involves developing resources for lexicography and advancing methodologies in corpus linguistics. Key Projects: CLARINO Bergen Centre, Common Language Resources Infrastructure Norway (Upgrade), XPAR, INESS, TREPIL Research Themes: Corpus linguistics, computational syntax, lexicography tools, Norwegian language analysis

Isabel Nadine JensenView profile

Research Fellow

• Second Language Acquisition
• Third Language Acquisition
• Norwegian as a Second Language
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Isabel Nadine Jensen is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Scandinavian linguistics at the Institute of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo. Her research centers on second and third language acquisition, with a focus on Norwegian as a second language and the Bottleneck Hypothesis in multilingual learning contexts. Her academic background includes a PhD in Linguistics from UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2022), an MPhil in English Linguistics (2016), a Practical-Pedagogical Education degree (2017), and bachelor’s degrees in Language and Literature (2014) and Journalism (2013). PhD in Linguistics, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2022) Practical-Pedagogical Education, University of Southeast Norway (2017) MPhil in English Linguistics, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2016) BA in Language and Literature, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2014) BA in Journalism, Nord University (2013) Her research interests span second and third language acquisition, crosslinguistic influence, morphosyntactic development, dialect acquisition, and the cognitive and neural underpinnings of multilingualism. She investigates how linguistic similarity, bilectal exposure, and prior language knowledge shape L2 and L3 learning trajectories, particularly among Norwegian and migrant populations. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the interplay between syntax, morphology, and crosslinguistic transfer in multilingual acquisition. Her work employs experimental, corpus-based, and neurocognitive methods across diverse populations, including Polish migrants in Norway and L1 Norwegian learners of English. A recurring theme is the testing and refinement of the Bottleneck Hypothesis, particularly in how morphosyntax presents a critical challenge in language learning. Isabel Jensen is affiliated with the research group Second and third languages: Acquisition and use at the University of Oslo. She has not been mentioned as advising students or receiving specific scientific awards in the provided texts. She has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading journals such as Language Learning , Second Language Research , International Journal of Bilingualism , and Frontiers in Psychology . Her collaborative work reflects strong international and interdisciplinary engagement in the field of multilingualism and language acquisition.

Gillian RamchandView profile

Professor

• Linguistic Semantics
• Ontology of Meaning
• Language and Cognition
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Gillian Ramchand is a Professor of Linguistics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway and a key member of CASTLFish, the Center for Advanced Study in Theoretical Linguistics. She is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research through the OASIS network (Ontology as Structured by the Interfaces with Semantics), funded by CNRS, which brings together scholars from linguistics, psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and computer science to explore the cognitive foundations of meaning. Her research centers on linguistic semantics, the structure of meaning, and the interface between language and cognition. She investigates how language interacts with conceptualization, categorization, and counterfactual reasoning, often drawing on developmental and cross-disciplinary evidence. Her work emphasizes the importance of formal linguistic theory in understanding broader cognitive processes. The recent publications listed reflect a strong trend in theoretical and cognitive linguistics, with a focus on the syntax-semantics interface, the role of language in thought, and the implications of linguistic structure for modeling cognition. Her writings also explore the cultural and philosophical dimensions of language, including identity, diaspora, and the challenges posed by digital communication and AI. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the provided text. She mentors and collaborates within academic networks, particularly through OASIS, where she promotes dialogue between formal semantics and empirical cognitive science. While no direct mention of advising students is made, her leadership in research initiatives suggests an active role in training and guiding emerging scholars. She has no known labs or formal research teams explicitly mentioned, but her involvement in CASTLFish and OASIS indicates participation in collaborative research environments.

• First language acquisition
• Second/third language acquisition
• Bilingual and multilingualism
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Marit Westergaard is a Professor of English Linguistics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, affiliated with the Department of Language and Culture. She holds a dual role as Secretary General of The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and leads research at the Center for Language, Brain & Learning (C-LaBL), a Trond Mohn Foundation-funded initiative focusing on multilingualism and language acquisition. Her work spans first, second/third, and bilingual language acquisition, with specializations in syntax, grammatical gender, and heritage languages. Research Interests include: syntax (word order, possessive constructions), language attrition, and diachronic change, particularly in Norwegian dialects. She explores multilingualism through projects like AcqVA (Acquisition, Variation & Attrition) and MiMS (Microvariation in Multilingual Acquisition & Attrition Situations). Her recent work emphasizes cross-linguistic influence (CLI) in L3 acquisition, using experimental methods (eye-tracking, behavioral studies). Key contributions include the 'Linguistic Proximity Model' and 'Micro-cue Model', explaining how multilingual grammars interact. Active in labs like PoLaR (Psycholinguistics of Language Representation) and AcqVA Aurora, she also runs public-facing initiatives like Flere språk til flere. Grant involvement includes the RCN-funded MuMiN (Multilingual Minds) and international collaborations (EEA Norway grants, MSCA projects). Her 2025 publications address CLI in artificial languages, gender loss in Oslo dialects, and trilingual processing in children. Ongoing projects investigate structural similarity effects and heritage language attrition.

• Comparative Linguistics
• Syntax
• Pragmatics
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Professor Kristine Bentzen holds a position in Nordic Linguistics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Department of Language and Culture. Her affiliations include the AcqVA research group (Acquisition, Variation & Attrition) and involvement in projects like DASAGO (North Sami Child Language Acquisition). Her research focuses on comparative linguistics, syntax, pragmatics, and language revitalization, particularly in Sami languages. She has led projects funded by the Research Council of Norway and developed tools like the MacArthur-Bates CDI adapted to North Sami. Her work emphasizes multilingualism, child language acquisition, and the interplay between syntax and information structure. Recent studies investigate Sami language transmission across generations and the role of parental language input. She teaches Nordic linguistics, multilingualism, and Sami languages at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including speech therapy programs. Collaborations include projects on Arctic childhood development (SamBa) and North Germanic child language syntax. Key contributions include publications on object shift in Scandinavian languages, North Sami word order variation, and bilingualism in Sami families. Her involvement in the DASAGO project (2011–2017) established a corpus of North Sami-speaking children and explored grammatical phenomena in Indigenous languages. She is currently pursuing a master's in speech therapy, aiming to bridge linguistics and clinical practice. Professional activities include podcast appearances (e.g., NRK's Språksnakk) and advisory roles in language revitalization initiatives. Her research integrates theoretical syntax with sociolinguistic applications, addressing both academic and community-driven language preservation goals.

Stefan GrunerView profile

Professor

• Formal Methods
• Software Engineering
• Model Checking
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Stefan Gruner is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He holds advanced degrees in Informatics (PhD, MSc) and Philosophy (MA), reflecting his interdisciplinary research that bridges formal software engineering, digital forensics, and the philosophy of technology. His work is widely published in international journals and conferences, and he is deeply involved in academic service, including supervision, examination, and program committees. Education: MA in Philosophy, Germany, 2010 PhD in Informatics, RWTH Aachen, Germany, 1999 MSc (Dipl.-Inform.) in Informatics, Germany, 1996 His research interests center on Formal Methods , Software Engineering , and the Philosophy of Computer Science . He has made significant contributions to parameterized and three-valued model checking, formal methods for railway systems, and the scientific foundations of digital forensics. His recent work explores historical semantics in software architecture and the philosophical underpinnings of informatics. His publications from the last few years reveal a strong trend towards formal verification, safety-critical systems, and the epistemological aspects of digital investigation and software engineering. Scientific Recognition: Biographic entry in Who's Who in the World (2010 edition) Member of the selection committee for the Annual Best Dissertation Award (EAPLS) Stefan Gruner is an active advisor and supervisor, having guided numerous MSc and PhD students to completion. He has secured research funding from the South African National Research Foundation (NRF) and international partners for projects on model-driven development, CSP protocol verification, and visualization of distributed algorithms. His academic service is extensive, including roles as program chair for workshops like FM+AM and SEFM, editor for conference proceedings, and external examiner for multiple universities. He has also been a visiting researcher at institutions in Bordeaux and Swansea. He was a central organizer of the Distributed Systems Research Group at the University of Pretoria and has fostered international collaborations, particularly within the formal methods and software engineering communities.