We are pleased to announce a special thematic seminar session exploring the role of bilingualism in cognitive control and healthy ageing. This one-off event brings together three invited talks by leading international researchers working at the intersection of bilingualism, cognitive neuroscience, and ageing research.

Jointly organised by the Brain and Bilingual Experience Lab (BaBEL) and the Multilingualism and Cognition Research Group in the Department of Linguistics and English Language, in collaboration with the Centre for Ageing Research (C4AR) and the Department of Psychology, this session offers an interdisciplinary perspective on how bilingual experiences shape cognitive and neural outcomes across the lifespan.

The event is open to all and especially relevant to those interested in psychology, linguistics, cognitive science, and ageing research. No registration required.

Bilingualism, Cognitive Control, and Ageing: A Thematic Seminar Session

Date: Wednesday 18 June 2025

Venues: Fylde D28 and Fylde LT3, Lancaster University

Format: In person and online (please note: different links for morning and afternoon sessions)

🔹 Talk 1 | 12:30–1:30 PM | Fylde D28

The dynamic nature and importance of bi-/multilingual experience as a contributor to healthier cognitive ageing

Speakers: Dr Federico Gallo (UiT The Arctic University of Norway) & Professor Jason Rothman (Lancaster University)

👉 Join via Teams | Meeting ID: 394 045 738 073 4 | Passcode: Tg2A5XU3

🔹 Talks 2 & 3 | 3:00–5:00 PM | Fylde LT3

Talk 2

Growing old with more than one language: How can bilingualism research inform cognitive neuroscience of ageing

Speaker: Dr Toms Voits (University of Gothenburg)

Talk 3

Crosslinguistic Interplay and Cognitive Control in Bilinguals

Speaker: Professor Andriy Myachykov (University of Macau)

👉 Join via Teams for afternoon session

Join us for an exciting exploration of how bilingualism may contribute to cognitive resilience in older age.

For more information, please visit the event page.