Exploring multilingualism as a hidden resource for academic writing in Higher Education

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Ryder, A. and Lazar, G. 2026. Exploring multilingualism as a hidden resource for academic writing in Higher Education. University College London (UCL).
TitleExploring multilingualism as a hidden resource for academic writing in Higher Education
AuthorsRyder, A. and Lazar, G.
Abstract

Many students in UK Higher Education draw on a wide range of linguistic repertoires in their daily lives, shaping their identity and their ability to engage with their academic programmes. This rich resource is often neglected in HE, due to university policies and practices which frequently privilege a standard-English-only approach in which other repertoires are considered as somehow deficient.

This seminar reports on an Inclusive Multilingualism research project undertaken at a post-1992 university in London to investigate the rich variety of languages used by students at the university, and to explore the implications of this for pedagogy.

The speakers will discuss the findings of the research project which included a literature review; findings from online student surveys; and participatory pedagogic research workshops with academic staff. The research formed the basis for the Inclusive Multilingualism Toolkit for Educators which aimed to raise awareness of multilingualism as a hidden resource and to explore pedagogic approaches capitalising on multilingualism.

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Keywordsmultilingualism; EDI; academic writing
Sustainable Development Goals4 Quality education
Middlesex University ThemeCreativity, Culture & Enterprise
EventExploring Multilingualism as a hidden resource for academic writing in Higher Education
Publisher or commissioning bodyUniversity College London (UCL)
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Online03 Mar 2026
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Completed26 Feb 2026
Deposited26 Mar 2026
Output statusPublished
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Lecture plus Q&A - UCL Academic Writing Seminar Series

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