Centre for Language Studies

The Centre for Language Studies (CLS) is a research institute dedicated to the understanding of language and the way we use it. Our researchers study this fascinating topic from different perspectives and in several contexts, using a variety of innovative research methods. CLS aims to conduct research that is also valuable for organisations and audiences outside the academic world.

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Mark Dingemanse appointed Professor of AI: Language diversity and communication technologies

20 October 2025 News item

As of September 1, 2025, Mark Dingemanse has been appointed Professor of AI: Language diversity and communication technologies at the Faculty of Arts.

Lidy Zijlmans ontvangt koninklijke onderscheiding.

Lidy Zijlmans receives royal distinction for her dedication to Dutch as a second language

08 October 2025 News item

On 2 October, former colleague Dr Lidy Zijlmans received a royal distinction from mayor Bruls for her many years of dedication to the field of NT2 (Dutch as a second language).

koninklijke onderscheiding boor Peter-Arno Coppen

Royal distinction for career-long dedication to Dutch language and culture studies

26 September 2025 News item

Science pedagogy professor Peter-Arno Coppen received a royal distinction during his valedictory lecture for his many years of dedication to Dutch language and culture studies.