What is LingSoc?

LingSoc is the University of Warwick’s very own Linguistics society. We are closely linked to the Applied Linguistics department, but welcome members from all across campus. We have a wide engagement spanning across the three undergraduate programmes that the department offers and all year groups. After rebranding the society in 2019, membership has grown significantly, and we hope for even more of you to join us! We pride ourselves as being an inclusive and engaging society, hosting a range of exciting events and having a strong sense of community. LingSoc is a space for us to come together and enhance our university experience in terms of social, academic and career opportunities. We aren't an SU Society, so there is no joining fee!

LingSoc social media platforms

Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms to stay up to date or feel free to message us with any questions.

• Instagram: lingsoc.warwick
• Facebook: Warwick Linguistics Society

Socials

LingSoc is a society for everyone. We aim to host a range of different events to make sure everyone in Linguistics has the chance to engage with us and feel at home in the society. We have study sessions, coffee on campus, and welfare check-ins, to make sure we all have a space to support each other. We also attend club nights on campus for those interested, and we aim to host a ball at the end of the year, as we have done in some previous years too. We have socials each week and are always contactable on social media, so we remain a steady point of contact for Linguistics students!

Mentorship scheme

LingSoc organises a mentorship scheme each year to help freshers' transition into university life. Mentors offer support from a university perspective and help new students integrate into our Linguistics community.

Fresher Representatives

The opportunity of fresher representatives has allowed us to get involved with LingSoc and more specifically, to experience being a member of the exec. We are a voice for the first-year students, creating a bridge between freshers and older years. This year especially, with the current pandemic, fresher representatives have been a great way to meet new people and build a community within the department. Our role is to help with social ideas, connect the freshers with any upcoming events, and improve their social experience in Linguistics.

The LingSoc Exec team

• President: Sophie Frankpitt
• Vice President: Eloise Weinberger
• Social Secretary: Daisy Robinson
• Education Officer: Marysia Popowska
• Welfare Officer: Sheena Hepburn & Megan Johnson
• Communications Officer: Leah Howard