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55th Colloquium on African Languages and Linguistics (CALL 2026)

  • ma 24 augustus 2026
  • di 25 augustus 2026
  • wo 26 augustus 2026
Faculteit Geesteswetenschappen (Universiteit Leiden) Lipsius Gebouw , Leiden

This internationally renowned scientific congress brings together linguists, researchers, and academics from around the world around African linguistics. The program offers in-depth presentations of research reports, linguistic analyses, and interactive debates on language development and phonology. The conference fosters global academic collaboration and offers excellent networking opportunities within a unique hybrid setting.

What is the event?

The Colloquium on African Languages and Linguistics is the leading annual gathering for specialists in African linguistics. This prestigious conference, a fixture in the academic world for over fifty years, serves as the most important platform for presenting new field research and theoretical insights. The organization is in the hands of the university, which thereby further strengthens its international reputation as a leading research center in the field of languages and cultures.

Program and content

The three-day intensive program consists of a strong selection of peer-reviewed presentations, plenary lectures, and thematic discussion panels. Scholars present their most recent findings on a wide range of topics, including grammar, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, and the documentation of endangered African languages. To accommodate international scholars who cannot attend in person, the conference is supported by an advanced online platform for hybrid participation.

Who is the event for?

This scientific conference is specifically designed for academic researchers, professors, linguists, and anthropologists specializing in the languages of the African continent. In addition, the event attracts many PhD candidates and master’s students who wish to expand their network and receive feedback from international experts. Policymakers in the field of language conservation and international cultural organizations also find indispensable, up-to-date insights for their daily practice here.

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