Research
Our Modern Languages and Linguistics unit conducts research on Irish & Celtic Studies, Linguistics, and Language and Heritage.
Irish & Celtic Studies
At the forefront of Celtic Studies research internationally and at the heart of the University’s mission since its foundation.
Linguistics & Language Heritage
Syntax, semantics, pragmatics, language acquisition, bilingualism, language processing, historical linguistics, discourse analysis, and language policy and planning.
PhD opportunities in Modern Languages and Linguistics
Check our funded and self-funded PhD opportunities in Modern Languages and Linguistics.
Research Projects
TOOLS – CLIL
TOOLS – Completed phase of CLIL Project
Maritime Memorates
The Maritime Memorates Project: Stories of the Sea
Case in Diachrony
Investigating Variation and Change: Case in Diachrony
CLIL Open Online Learning
CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning).
Language Made Fun
The Language Made Fun programme
Alternatives and Implicit Meanings
An experimental investigation into how alternatives are computed
Language Awareness for Key Stage 3
Developing language awareness teaching resources for post-primary schools
Real Complaints
Enhancing the NHS Complaints Journey
Resistance
Investigating resistance as a response to persuasive attempts
Our Research and Impact
About Us
About the Modern Languages and Linguistics Unit
Our People
Meet the staff behind our Modern Languages and Linguistics research.
Active PhD Projects
Details of current PhD students and their research.
Conferences
Conferences on topics in Modern Languages and Linguistics
Societies/Networks
Learned societies and other networks.
UCoM
Ulster University Centre on Multilingualism
Irish Language Rights: A Framework for Compliance
Local Councils, Obligations and the Irish Language: A Framework for Compliance
Research Seminars
Links to two Ulster University Research Seminar series
