2026

We are delighted to welcome you to the SELCS Annual Conference 2026 at the University of Warwick. The 3-day conference will bring you a rich programme featuring research presentations, lightening talks, research clinics, a workshop, and daily keynotes and a panel discussion led by distinguished experts in the field, all with Q&A opportunities. Together with fellow professionals, you will have the opportunity to:

Explore emerging themes shaping the research
Exchange insights, and deepen your understanding of the field
Hearing from leading expert speakers
Network with researchers from across the globe

We look forward to welcoming participants from around the world and to the conversations, collaborations, and insights this conference will inspire both in person at Westwood Teaching Centre or online via Microsoft Teams.

🎓Key Details

📅 Key Dates

Conference Dates:

2–4 July 2026

Abstract submission deadline:

31 May 2026

Notification of acceptance:

5 June 2026

Fee-waiver application deadline:

8 June 2026

Early‑bird registration deadline:

10 June 2026

Registration deadline:

17 June 2026

Theme:

Transformations and Innovations in Language, Education, and Lifelong Learning

Strands:

1. Research Methods, Innovation and Technology

Conventional and emerging research methods & methodological innovation
The role of new technologies in shaping research design, data collection, and analysis

2. Inclusion, Equity and Social Justice in Education and Communication

Equitable educational practices & accessibility
Inclusive communication and promoting social justice
Inclusive learning and special education

3. Language, Identity and Multilingual Practices

The interplay between language, culture, and identity, including multilingual communication practices
Language teaching and teacher training in diverse linguistic contexts

4. Lifelong Learning, Professional Development and Informal Education

Learning across the lifespan, adult and lifelong learning
Professional development, and technology-mediated informal learning
Diversity and intersectionality, including gender, dis/ability, race and ethnicity, nationality

5. Education Systems, Policy and Global Change

Teaching practices, teacher training and pedagogy
Education policy, educational reforms, and responses to global challenges
Childhood, early years, primary education, secondary education, further and higher education
Sustainability and education

✨ Submissions

For more information on submissions, click here.

Registration Opens Soon!

Equal Opportunities Programme:

A limited number of registration fee‑waiver opportunities are available for successful submissions. To apply, please email selcs2026@warwick.ac.uk Link opens in a new windowby 18 June 2026.

Organising Committee: