We are looking for colleagues interested in the pivotal role of communication and language and social action, both from fields related to, and beyond language-focused disciplines.
Our society today is rooted in a complex network of interactions where meaning-making and communication play a crucial role, shaping our understanding, attitudes, and actions towards our physical and social environment. As highlighted by the United Nations' SDGs, sustainable development is as much about promoting social equality and community resilience as it is about ensuring the well-being of our planet. In the realisation of these goals, language and communication are pivotal. They shape our understanding of the world, our attitudes, and our behaviours, ultimately inspiring action towards a sustainable future.
We are looking for colleagues interested in the pivotal role of communication and language and social action, both from fields related to, and beyond language-focused disciplines! We will have our inaugural 'theme' meeting on 11-12 October in Groningen (NL). The theme meeting will be organised in conjunction with the University's sustainability week, which also features a day-long event focusing on language awareness: https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/profile/facts-and-figures/duurzaamheid/nieuws/sustainability-week-2023?lang=en#Responsus