Behind the Headlines: Why Speak More Than One Language?

As part of our upcoming ‘Behind the Headlines’ discussion, our panel will explore the benefits, challenges and wider implications of speaking more than one language.

Bringing together experts in brain health, linguistics, language education and business, the discussion will examine how multilingualism shapes our brains, influences cognitive health and impacts how we communicate and engage with the world around us.

This event is held in partnership with the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies, and is part of the celebration of 250 years of Modern Languages at Trinity College Dublin.

Speakers:

Prof. Agustín Ibáñez, Global Brain Health Institute

Prof. Lorna Carson, School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences, Trinity College Dublin

Meadhbh Costello, IBEC

Dr Emma Riordan, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies, Trinity College Dublin

Prof. Michael Cronin, Fellow Emeritus, Department of French

Behind the Headlines is supported by the John Pollard Foundation.

This event is run in accordance with Trinity’s Dignity and Respect policy and its commitment to nurturing a respectful and inclusive research culture.

Event venue & nearby stays

Trinity Long Room Hub, Fellow Square, Dublin 2, Ireland

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