Amsterdam Center for Language and Communication

An inclusive research environment in which linguists with different theoretical convictions collaborate in combining multiple sources of evidence

PhD Defence: Lani Freeborn

8 Jul 2026

Lani Freeborn, ACLC PhD candidate, will defend the dissertation entitled: "CoTowards an integrative theory of language aptitude" supervised by prof. dr. J.E. (Judith) Rispens and dr. S.J. (Sible) Andringa

Call for Papers: Supply Chain Criticism

International Symposium // University of Amsterdam March 18-19, 2027 (tentative) | Deadline for abstracts: 3 August 2026.
Rhetoric Always Finds a Way: Sam Leith on Persuasion in the Digital Age

On 12 March 2026, journalist, literary editor and novelist Sam Leith, author of 'You Talking to Me?' visited UvA to discuss rhetoric and respond to speeches by popular orators in order to give students an insight ...
Gebruik van thuistaal op het kinderdagverblijf stimuleert spel en ontwikkeling

Peuters die thuis een andere taal spreken dan Nederlands, hebben veel baat bij een meertalige kinderopvang. Wanneer ze hun thuistaal ook op de opvang gebruiken, wordt hun samenspel met andere kinderen rijker en ...
Enoch Aboh elected member of 'American Academy'

UvA Professor of Learnability Enoch Aboh has been elected International Honorary Member of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. This ‘American Academy’ is a select group of leading thinkers, ...