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The School of English at BCU is looking for a visiting lecturer in Applied Linguistics from mid-September 2022 to February 2023, covering introductory linguistics and applied language studies. PhD students and ECRs are especially welcome to apply. Reply/DM for more information!

Joining us in a few weeks for the start of your undergraduate journey? Looking to meet other students before welcome week? Want to practice your writing after a long summer? Then sign up to our annual summer school on Wednesday 7th September! bcu.ac.uk/english/summer…

Do you have questions regarding employment opportunities? What to expect? Uni life? Where your degree can take you? Just about anything else? olivia and I can't wait to chat with you about all things BCU English!☺️

Dr Robert Lawson, associate professor in sociolinguistics at BCU, provides insights into how the online 'manosphere' is selling extreme masculinity to young men - via The Independent inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyl…

Really interesting interview on 'Today, Explained' with our Associate Professor @rob_lawson1, talking about his research on male supremacism, language and masculinities! vox.com/today-explained

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting Professor Scott Kiesling (Scott F. Kiesling) on March 6th, where he will be leading a data analysis workshop for PhD students and ECRs. More details below and on eventbrite. Please shared and RT! eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-analysi…

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting Professor Scott Kiesling (Scott F. Kiesling) on March 6th, where he will be giving a research talk on toughness in sociolinguistics. More details below and on eventbrite. Please shared and RT! eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-meaning-…

On 23rd of March at 6pm, @rob_lawson1 will be hosting a book launch to celebrate the publication of his new book 'Language and Mediated Masculinities'. Book your spot to hear him chat with Professor John Mercer about language, masculinities, and media. eventbrite.co.uk/e/language-cul…

A reminder that in ONE WEEK (Monday 6th March, 5:30pm), Scott F. Kiesling will be giving a research talk at BCU on toughness in sociolinguistics. Register here to attend! eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-meaning-…

A new book by Dr Robert Lawson, our Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics, about language, media and masculinities has just been released! Book launch on 23rd March at 6pm, so please do register!

Dr Robert Lawson, our Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics, is hosting a panel event and book launch on Friday 2nd June in Birmingham. Please do come along to hear leading experts talk about #men, #masculinities and #media. Eventbrite details below: eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-masc…

Where will your story start? #english #englishlit #bcu #birmingham #story youtube.com/watch?v=mv9bD7…

We have a PhD studentship on analysing the language of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (30th September closing date). More details here (shorturl.at/mOdOp). Please share!

Happy to announce a funded PhD studentship at BCU, investigating the intersection of language, sex, and male supremacism. Deadline is 30th September and more details can be found here: shorturl.at/bPF7F. Please share!

College of English and Media is advertising a two-year fixed term post (0.6 FTE) in linguistics. Looking for experience in grammar and TEFL. More information here. jobs.bcu.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?r…

Great news that our Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics @rob_lawson1 was awarded the 2024 ESSE book prize in linguistics! Congratulations!