The unifying voice for languages in the UK
The University Council For Languages (UCFL) brings together representatives of subject areas and member institutions in all fields related to languages teaching and research.
What we do
Promote research, teaching, and learning in languages, literatures, cultures, societies, and linguistics in UK HE.
Foster cooperation, coordination, and sharing of expertise and best practice among institutions and associations.
Support sustainability of languages and related studies through leadership and management best practice.
Represent modern languages, coordinate policy, and pursue adoption by national and international bodies.
Open to HEIs, language centres, and UK subject associations.
Updates
We’re delighted to launch ‘Languages in Policy’. In a project funded by the MHRA, the University Council for Languages has built a new online space dedicated to strengthening connections between languages research and policymaking. Languages expertise matters far beyond education....
Annual Reports and Surveys
Covering how and where languages are taught, with information, statistics, and links to key organisations and projects across all stages of language education, from primary to HE.
Search the Database
The Languages Research Database is a free, searchable database of concise, impact-focused research summaries in the field of languages, created specifically for policymakers.
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Become a Member of UCFL
Membership is open to university departments, language centres, subject associations and related organisations across the UK.