Sadie Ryan

Dr. Sadie Ryan is a Lecturer in Languages and Intercultural Studies at the University of Glasgow. Her work focuses on sociolinguistics, education, and participatory media. She leads the AHRC-funded project ‘My Voice, My Glasgow,’ using podcasting to explore youth linguistic identities. Ryan is also a member of the UNESCO Refugee Integration team and directs the University of Glasgow Podcasting Network, while contributing to the RSE Young Academy of Scotland.

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Her research interests include language and identity, social justice in education, and participatory methods. Recent work examines AI’s impact on literacies, migration narratives via podcasting, and geospatial analysis of linguistic terminology. Ryan’s podcast Accentricity bridges academic linguistics and public understanding. She has collaborated on initiatives like the Manchester Voices Accent Van, demonstrating innovative fieldwork approaches.

Advising and grants highlight her leadership in funded projects and supervision of graduate students. Her work intersects with refugee integration, multilingual education, and public engagement through media.