School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University

24/11/2025

Breaking Boundaries in Language Learning! 🌍💬

Languages and global cultures are stepping into the future with AI-generated VR scenarios in Lancaster’s Data Immersion Suite.

Last year we tested this innovative approach in a second-year Spanish class with amazing results. This year, we’ve just piloted new scenarios for first- and second-year French modules, and Spanish is next in Lent! 🇫🇷🇪🇸

We’re thrilled that this project has been shortlisted for the QS Reimagine Education Award and continues to push the limits of immersive learning. 🚀💡

13/10/2025

Join us in County Bar for International Karaoke in weeks 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25! 🎤🕺🎶🪩

Week 5: Thursday 6th November
Week 10: Thursday 11th December
Week 15: Thursday 12th February
Week 20: Thursday 19th March
Week 25: Thursday 21st May

7-10:30pm in County Bar

24/09/2025

Colleagues in Languages and Global Cultures in Lancaster University School of Global Affairs are at the forefront of innovation in languages teaching and research.

We are excited to share that the project ‘Immersive Inclusivity: AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality for Intercultural and Language Learning’ has been shortlisted for the Immersive Experiential Learning Award at the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025!

These awards celebrate the most innovative, impactful projects transforming teaching, learning, and employability across the world. With over 18 categories and thousands of entries, being shortlisted is a powerful recognition of our commitment to inclusive, future-facing pedagogy.

This project reimagines language education by merging generative AI and VR to create inclusive, adaptive, and culturally rich learning environments. From CEFR-aligned real-time conversations to immersive cultural simulations, we’re building a future where language learning is equitable, engaging, and globally relevant. Let’s keep pushing boundaries!

30/07/2025

Huge congratulations to Professor Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad FBA, a Distinguished Professor of Comparative Religion and Philosophy in Lancaster University's School of Global Affairs, who has been elected as Vice-President (Humanities) of the British Academy.

A Lancaster University Distinguished Professor has been elected to a highly prestigious role at the British Academy, the UK’s national academy for humanities and social sciences.

30/07/2025

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