37.1436, Confs: 3rd University of Uyo Conference on African Linguistics (Nigeria)

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Date: 13-Apr-2026
From: Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University of uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria [ucal3 at uniuyo.edu.ng]
Subject: 3rd University of Uyo Conference on African Linguistics


3rd University of Uyo Conference on African Linguistics
Short Title: UCAL 3
Theme: Multilingual education, mother tongue empowerment, and the
future of endangered languages in a digital age

Date: 03-Jun-2026 - 06-Jun-2026
Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Contact: Ememobong O. Udoh
Contact Email: ememobongudoh at uniuyo.edu.ng

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics;
General Linguistics; Language Documentation; Ling & Literature
Subject Language(s): English (eng)

Submission Deadline: 03-May-2026

We invite submissions for papers, posters, or panels focusing on, but
not limited to:
 - Mother tongue/multilingual education strategies
 - Literacy development through first language instruction
 - Documentation and digitisation of endangered languages
 - Language endangerment and revitalisation practices
 - Linguistic diversity and social inclusion
 - Computational tools for low-resource language preservation
 - Policy, planning, and legal frameworks supporting multilingualism
 - Cross-linguistic influences and code-switching in education
 - Language, media, and digital communication
 - Ethical and community-based approaches to language preservation
 - Phonetics and phonology
 - Morphology and syntax
 - Semantics and pragmatics
 - Sociolinguistic variations
 - Literary appreciation and criticism
 - Historical/comparative linguistics
 - Applied Linguistics
 - Issues in Nigerian Pidgin (Naija)
Submission Guidelines:
 - Abstracts: 250–300 words.
 - Include: Title, Author(s) name(s), Affiliation(s), and Email on a
separate page.
 - Language: English (other submissions may be considered upon
request).
 - Format: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced
 - Full paper: Max. 5,000 words | APA style 7
 - Deadline for abstracts: May 3, 2026
 - Full paper deadline: 30 July, 2026.
 - Submission Email/Portal: ucal3 at uniuyo.edu.ng
Conference Formats:
Oral presentation: 15–20 minutes
Poster presentation: Visual display with discussion session (15-20
minutes)
Workshops and training sessions on language documentation/digitisation
tools
Publication Opportunity: Selected papers will be considered for
publication in our special journal issues.
Conference Dates:
Arrival: 3rd June, 2026
Opening, keynote, plenary, workshop: 4th June, 2026
Parallel sessions, Gala: 5th June, 2026
Departure: 6th June, 2026
Venue: Opening, keynote, plenary, Workshop: 1,000-seater-capacity
TETFUND Auditorium, University of Uyo Main Campus, Nwaniba Road, Uyo,
Nigeria.
Conference Fees:
Early Bird (by March 3, 2026):
Nigerians: N25,000.00 | Foreigners: $40.00
Undergraduate students: N5,000.00 | PG Students: N10,000.00
Regular:
Nigerians: N30,000.00  | Foreigners: $50.00
Undergraduate students: N8,000.00 | PG Students: N15,000.00
Please send evidence of payment to: ucal3 at uniuyo.edu.ng
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Gideon Omachonu (National Open University & LAN
President)
Lead Paper Presenter: Prof. Eyo Mensah (Dean, Student Affairs,
University of Calabar)



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