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Dr Georgia Curran is a research fellow at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music , University of Sydney, with adjunct affiliations at the Australian National University . As Chair of the International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance's Study Group on Music and Dance of Oceania and advisory board member for the Music and Minorities Research Center (Vienna), she bridges academic research with community-led initiatives. University of Sydney Robinson Fellowship (2023-2026) ARC Discovery Project (2022-2025) Adjunct Researcher, Australian National University Her research focuses on Indigenous Australian music and languages , examining how Warlpiri song traditions adapt through generational transmission while maintaining cultural integrity. She explores performance ethnography , oral traditions , and community archiving of cultural heritage materials. Recent publications analyze global minority music traditions , digital preservation , and ritual adaptation across diverse contexts including Portuguese Burgher dance and Kodava songs. Her 2025 Routledge book establishes frameworks for sustaining endangered performance traditions. University of Sydney Robinson Fellowship recipient Australian Research Council DECRA awardee (2020-2023) As co-host of the Music!Dance!Culture! podcast, she amplifies underrepresented voices through interviews with global culture bearers. She supervises research projects aligned with her expertise in Indigenous cultural preservation and performance revitalisation .

• Indigenous Australian music
• Indigenous Australian languages
• Cultural continuity and change
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Prof Lily Kahn is a Professor of Hebrew and Jewish Languages at the University College London (UCL), Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies. She holds a BA (2003), MA (2004), and PhD (2008) from UCL, specializing in Hebrew and Yiddish philology. Her research focuses on Hebrew in Eastern Europe, Hasidic Yiddish, Jewish languages, and endangered language revitalization. She teaches Hebrew, Yiddish, and historical linguistics and co-convenes the interdepartmental BA in Ancient Languages. Prof Kahn supervises dissertations in Hebrew, Yiddish, translation studies, and Semitic linguistics. She is fluent in Hebrew, Yiddish, English, Spanish (Latin American), and reads several ancient languages including Aramaic and Ugaritic. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

• Hebrew in Eastern Europe
• Hasidic Yiddish
• Jewish Languages
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Abdel Majid Moukaouame Tazi is currently employed at Charleston Academy in Inverness, where he has served in the Support for Learning Department for 5 years, focusing on supporting children with additional needs in a mainstream educational environment. He holds a Master of Research in 'Language Revitalisation in Scotland' from Université de Besançon. As a native French speaker, he has extensive experience in language education, having taught French, Spanish, Catalan, and English across diverse settings in Spain, including private schools, language schools, and corporate training. His work emphasizes social inclusion and tailored educational strategies for vulnerable students. He is the Principal Investigator of the project 'Language Revitalisation in Scotland' and has engaged in academic activities such as presenting at the 'New Voices in Postcolonial Studies' conference in June 2022. His expertise spans multilingualism, special education needs, and the revitalization of minority languages.

• Language Education
• Special Education
• Language Revitalization
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Huw Lewis is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University , Wales. He holds a PhD and MSc Econ from the same institution, with academic career spanning since 2009. PhD (2009), MSc Econ (2005), BSc Econ (2001) from Aberystwyth University Senior Lecturer (2021–present), Lecturer (2009–2021) His research focuses on normative political theory , language revitalization , migration integration , and Welsh/UK politics . Recent work examines economic development strategies and the Welsh language through projects like the Revitalise research network (2017–2019). He has contributed to high-impact publications in Political Studies , Policy & Politics , and Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development . Key article trends (2023–2025) include: Welsh language policy and economic development Language revitalization in global contexts Integration strategies for migrants Political theory of linguistic rights Socioeconomic implications of language policy Public sector language planning Scientific award: Aberystwyth University Award for Exceptional Research Impact (2018) As a media expert, he has contributed to The Conversation on topics like: UK migration policy and language integration Welsh political leadership crises Proportional representation implications Language policy and social cohesion

• Language Revitalization
• Language Policy and Planning
• Multiculturalism and Nationalism
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Michael Burri is a Senior Lecturer in the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program at the University of Wollongong's School of Education. He holds a PhD from the University of Wollongong (2016) and an MA in TESOL from Trinity Western University (2008). His research focuses on language teacher education, pronunciation instruction, and neuroeducational approaches, with notable contributions to understanding teacher cognition and professional development. Dr. Burri has conducted research in Australia, Japan, and Canada, emphasizing ethical AI use in language teaching and innovative pronunciation pedagogy. PhD: University of Wollongong (2016) MA (TESOL): Trinity Western University (2008) His work explores longitudinal teacher development trajectories and the integration of neuroscience into language education. Key projects include studies on pronunciation pedagogy over a decade and collaborative online learning models for EFL teachers. He has received prestigious awards, including the MAK Halliday Prize (2019) and the TESOL Award (2015). Dr. Burri supervises PhD candidates in areas such as language assessment literacy, translanguaging pedagogies, and Japanese teachers' communicative practices. He has led grants including a RevITAlising Research Grant (2021) and an ECR Faculty Start-up Grant (2018). His service roles include Associate Academic Program Director for TESOL and active membership in organizations like the English Language Testing Society.

• Language Teacher Education
• Pronunciation Instruction
• Mind Brain Education Science
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Gayathri Haththotuwa Gamage is a Lecturer in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Murdoch University, Australia. Her academic journey includes affiliations with the College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences and extensive international research collaborations. Education: PhD in Applied Linguistics and Japanese Language Education (2004), University of Queensland MA in Japanese Studies (2000), University of Tsukuba Graduate Diploma in Education (2018), Edith Cowan University Bachelor of Arts (1995), Jawaharlal Nehru University Research Focus: Her work centers on Japanese language pedagogy, second language acquisition, and kanji learning strategies. Key areas include: Non-kanji background learners' cognitive processes Social media’s role in language learning Socio-linguistic dynamics of language revitalisation Publications: Her research spans kanji learning strategies, learner perceptions, and comparative studies across linguistic backgrounds. Recent work emphasizes pedagogical frameworks for beginner learners. Awards: IPRS Scholarship (UQ, 2001) GSRTA Travel Grant (UQ, 2002) Monbusho Scholarship (Japan, 1997) Teaching & Leadership: Combines academic research with practical educational insights through Murdoch University’s Japanese language programs. Actively contributes to curriculum development and intercultural language education initiatives.

• Japanese Language Education
• Second Language Acquisition
• Learning Strategies
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Dr Clair Hill is a Lecturer in Linguistics at UNSW Sydney, affiliated with the School of Humanities and Languages. Her research focuses on cross-cultural semantics, Indigenous Australian languages (particularly Paman languages like Umpila and Kuuku Ya’u), and language revitalisation. She combines long-term fieldwork with community collaboration to produce language documentation tools and revitalisation strategies. Education: PhD in Linguistics (Radboud University and University of Leuven, 2018), BA with Honours (University of Sydney, 2002). Research emphasizes semantic typology, cognitive linguistics, and Indigenous language preservation. Key projects include digital language resources for Umpila/Kuuku Ya’u communities and ARC-funded studies on perception and aging. She has held affiliations at institutions like the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and Lund University. Grants include $94k from Indigenous Languages and Arts (2021–2023) and $160k from Indigenous Languages Support (2010–2013). Collaborations span academic and community partners in Australia and internationally.

• Linguistics
• Semantic Typology
• Cognitive Linguistics
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Dr. Nancy Sirih-Nagang Nyindem is a Cameroonian academic holding a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Buea. She currently serves as the Head of the Division for Teaching and Programs at the Higher Institute of Commerce and Management, University of Bamenda. Her work bridges linguistic research with practical applications in education and crisis management. Her primary research interests include documentary linguistics, language description, and language discourse, with a focus on Cameroon's linguistic landscape. She has conducted significant work documenting endangered Bantu languages, particularly Isubu and Wovea, as part of multimedia documentation projects. Dr. Nyindem's research portfolio shows a clear trajectory from language documentation toward examining language in sociopolitical contexts, particularly in crisis situations. Her recent publications analyze the role of language in the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon, exploring how language functions as both a weapon of coercion and a tool for understanding conflict dynamics. Among her notable recognitions are the prestigious Alexandra von Humboldt junior research grant and the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence fellowship. She is also an active member of the Cameroon Professional Research Oriented Women Network (CaPROWN). Alexandra von Humboldt junior research grant Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence fellowship Dr. Nyindem has presented her research at numerous international forums including the World Congress of African Linguistics and conferences on Bantoid languages. Her current research examines the politics of labelling in crises, specifically analyzing linguistic dynamics in Cameroon's Anglophone regions where language serves as both a reflection of and contributor to the conflict.

• Documentary Linguistics
• Language Description
• Language Discourse
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Dr Amanda Renee Autry is a Lecturer in the Japanese Discipline at the School of Languages and Cultures , University of Queensland. Her work focuses on Japanese language education and broader linguistic research, aligning with the school's initiatives in language revitalisation and cross-cultural studies. Research Interests : Japanese language pedagogy, applied linguistics, and Indigenous language revitalisation programs. Affiliation : University of Queensland, School of Languages and Cultures. Contact : a.autry@uq.edu.au

• Japanese Language
• Linguistics
• Language Education
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Emily Montgomery is a Researcher at the University of Queensland within the School of Languages and Cultures . She can be contacted via email at e.montgomery@uq.edu.au . Research Interests: Languages and Cultures Linguistics Cultural Studies Language Revitalisation Language Education Research Methodology

• Languages and Cultures
• Linguistics
• Cultural Studies
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Beau Williams serves as an Adjunct Professor at the School of Languages and Cultures , University of Queensland , actively listed in the institution's current staff directory with contact via beau.williams@uq.edu.au. His scholarly focus encompasses interdisciplinary research areas including: Linguistics Cultural Studies Language Education Translation Studies Applied Linguistics These fields align with the school's mission in language revitalization, cross-cultural communication, and educational innovation as reflected in programs like the Indigenous Language Revitalisation Program and Language Data Commons of Australia. No verifiable information was found regarding scientific awards, student supervision, research grants, laboratory affiliations, or recent publications in the provided institutional documentation.

• Linguistics
• Cultural Studies
• Language Education
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Amanda Hamilton is a Lecturer and Casual Teaching staff member at the Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) at The University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on structural effects of language contact, particularly with the Mudburra community in Australia. She holds a PhD (in progress) from the University of Queensland, an MA in Linguistics from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, and a BA (Hons) in English, Linguistics, and French from Georgetown University. Her research interests include language contact, change, documentation, and revitalization. She has contributed significantly to community-based projects, including co-authoring the Mudburra-English Dictionary and developing educational resources for Indigenous communities. Hamilton has received awards for teaching excellence and interdisciplinary research grants. Her academic work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and cultural preservation. She collaborates with institutions such as Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre and has presented at international forums on language endangerment and revitalization.

• Language Contact
• Language Documentation
• Language Revitalisation
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Marcela Huilcán Herrera is a Research Fellow at the Department of Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, minoritised languages, and language revitalisation, with a particular emphasis on collaborative research and multilingualism. She has contributed to studies on language awareness and translanguaging in minority language education. Her work bridges theoretical and applied linguistics, addressing issues of language policy and community-based language revitalization. She holds an MA and has been recognized with the Mapudungun Nemülkawe award (2023). Her professional activities include guest lectures and academic symposium presentations, such as the Popular Critical Indigenous Studies Symposium (2021) and a lecture on sociolinguistics (2022). She is reachable at m.i.huilcan.herrera@rug.nl .

• Sociolinguistics
• Minoritised Languages
• Indigenous Languages
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Aurélie Joubert is an Assistant Professor in Language and Society (French) at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts since 2019. She holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (2010) and previously held positions at Queen's University Belfast, University of Leicester, and University of Manchester. She serves as Coordinator of European Languages and Cultures BA thesis program and member of the Faculty of Arts Council. Her research focuses on minority language revitalization, language policies in France, and sociolinguistic attitudes. Key areas include Occitan and Catalan comparisons, language endangerment frameworks, and intersections between linguistic diversity and ecological preservation. She has co-edited pivotal volumes like French Language Policies and the Revitalisation of French Regional Languages (2019). Recent publications analyze multilingual education dynamics in Dutch schools, contested language rights in France, and decolonial approaches to revitalization. Her work bridges sociolinguistics with critical policy analysis, emphasizing community-driven language practices. Joubert supervises PhD candidates like Marcela Huilcán Herrera (focusing on Indigenous language digital platforms) and oversees BA/MA theses in French, Spanish, and English. She collaborates on the EU-funded BAQONDE project (2021-2024) promoting African language use in South African higher education.

• Language Endangerment and Revitalization
• Language Ideologies and Attitudes
• French Regional Languages (Occitan, Catalan)
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Kristiina Anneli Savola serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Slavic and Baltic Studies, Finnish, Dutch and German at Stockholm University. She holds a PhD in Finnish and is affiliated with the research group Network Language and Power , which examines how language and power dynamics have become increasingly relevant amid rising populism and societal polarization. Her research interests focus on political discourse , power relations , and the role of language in society . Her doctoral work, completed within Stockholm University's research school "Language and Power," analyzed confrontational discourse strategies in Finnish politicians' blog texts during the 2015 parliamentary election year using Critical Discourse Analysis and incorporating theories of politics and populism. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on Finnish political communication, with her 2024 doctoral thesis examining discursive strategies in Finnish political blogs. Her research spans topics including economic politics, immigration politics, confrontational strategies, and the relationship between language and societal polarization. She has also contributed to works documenting the 90-year history of Finnish language instruction at Stockholm University. Current Research: Revitalisation of the national minority language Finnish (2022-2024 government commission) Teaching: Finnish as a Foreign Language I A and Text Genres in Written Communication Her academic work demonstrates how confrontational discourse serves as a political positioning strategy used to legitimize positions, create in-groups and out-groups, and shape perceptions of political reality. She explores linguistic manifestations of confrontation through negative labeling, metaphorical language (water, war, sport, and nation-as-body metaphors), and rhetorical devices within political blog discourse.

• Political Discourse
• Power Relations
• Language in Society
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