Our sponsors
We thank the following institution for their invaluable support to the success of ETHL 2026 Summer School.
The Van Riemsdijk Foundation 🔗
This event is supported by The Van Riemsdijk Foundation under donation VRF‐SS‐2025‐05.
The first Edinburgh Theoretical Historical Linguistics (ETHL) Summer School will run from the 22nd - 26th June 2026 at the University of Edinburgh. Our curriculum, delivered by leading theoretical historical linguists, provides a crash-course into the what and why of theoretical historical linguistics providing a comprehensive overview of this emerging discipline.
Classes will focus on the interaction of theoretical (generative theory of mind) and historical Linguistics and the ETHLSummer School will bring together research in historical syntax, phonology, and morphology to holistically address the relation of all modules of grammar to diachronic change. Attendees will also have the opportunity to share their own research through student talks. These themes will then be brought together in panel discussions.
Further information will be published soon.
ETHL is a venue for postgraduate students and early career researchers in Historical Linguistics to engage in theoretical discussions relevant to the issues addressed in this field. We aim to provide young researchers with a platform to explore questions at the intersection of theoretical and historical linguistics, enabling historical linguists to reflect on the role of theory in their work and its relevance to synchronic approaches. Furthermore, we hope to foster connections and build a community of theoretical historical linguists.
Our sponsor institution: ETHL 2026 Summer School is supported by The Van Riemsdijk Foundation under donation VRF‐SS‐2025‐05.
The registration process will be announced in due time.
To be announced soon
2026 Summer School will take place at the University of Edinburgh.
We thank the following institution for their invaluable support to the success of ETHL 2026 Summer School.
This event is supported by The Van Riemsdijk Foundation under donation VRF‐SS‐2025‐05.
Contact the organisers by writing to: seminar [at] ethl [dot] uk
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