Our large and inter-disciplinary research team work on all aspects of language, from theoretical to applied linguistics. HTML REF 2021With 95 researchers, Edinburgh Modern Languages and Linguistics research is ranked 3rd in the UK by Times Higher Education (THE) in terms of quality and breadth. Our research has widely benefitted society through the work of Bilingualism Matters, which provides advocacy, advice and materials for multilingual schools and families through its 27 branches worldwide, and the SpeakUnique service of the Centre for Speech Technology Research, enabling recipients of an artificial voice to have it sound as close as possible to their natural one. Our Centre for Language Evolution is one of several world-leading research groups within LEL, where students enjoy first-rate facilities and an outstanding research environment.Useful links:REF 2021Prospective students We collaborate with researchers at Edinburgh and around the world in projects covering biology, education, psychology, cognitive science, and speech and language technologies. Listen to our podcast to find out what linguists and other academics at the School of PPLS have been researching. PPLS Perspectives Podcast Postdoctoral fellowships And if you’re interested in applying for a postdoctoral fellowship in the department you can find more information here: Postdoctoral fellowships Research areas Find out more about our research areas and centres Research highlights A selection of major research projects in Linguistics and English Language Research centres and units We host multiple research centres Impact and public engagement How our research affects the world beyond academia Labs and facilities Research facilities available across the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences Talk series and reading groups Regular meetings to discuss research, books and papers Research-related resources Resources from research projects or publicising research Research preparation What to do before you start your research Research and ethics guidance Links to helpful resources PPLS Academic visitors We welcome applications from academic staff based in overseas institutions wishing to visit the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences (PPLS) This article was published on 2024-10-14
HTML REF 2021With 95 researchers, Edinburgh Modern Languages and Linguistics research is ranked 3rd in the UK by Times Higher Education (THE) in terms of quality and breadth. Our research has widely benefitted society through the work of Bilingualism Matters, which provides advocacy, advice and materials for multilingual schools and families through its 27 branches worldwide, and the SpeakUnique service of the Centre for Speech Technology Research, enabling recipients of an artificial voice to have it sound as close as possible to their natural one. Our Centre for Language Evolution is one of several world-leading research groups within LEL, where students enjoy first-rate facilities and an outstanding research environment.Useful links:REF 2021Prospective students
