In addition to undergraduate presentations, our plenary session will feature guest faculty speakers presenting their own research on the theme:
“Endangered Languages & Language Revitalization”
Language holds stories, knowledge, and identities that shape our connections to the past, present, and future. Yet, many languages around the world face endangerment due to colonization, displacement, and systems that reduce linguistic diversity. This year, we highlight revitalization efforts to restore these languages. As we look forward to the future of language preservation, we also consider the ethics of documentation: Who controls linguistic records? How can we ensure that technology, including large language models, supports rather than harms communities? We acknowledge the vitality of Indigenous languages, the creativity of contact languages such as pidgins and creoles, and the role that schools, media, and community-led initiatives play in raising awareness and passing languages forward to the next generation. Join us in celebrating the resilience of linguistic communities and revitalization efforts to keep language and culture alive.
LSURC Program
Please see this year’s conference schedule: LSURC 2026 Conference Schedule
Conference Zoom Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/66584909946?pwd=cUpvH5OaHXHGaJIeTwAznaYGGmBxXu.1
Meeting ID: 665 8490 9946Passcode: 485391
Conference Dates and Times:
Friday February 27th, 5pm-8pm (registration starts at 4:45pm)
Saturday February 28th, 10am-6pm (registration starts at 9:45am)
Poster Room: LIFE 2404 @ The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus
Live Locations: LIFE 2402 & 2404 @ The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus
Please check the ‘Past Conferences’ page for programs and booklets from previous conferences.