91丝瓜视频

Dr. Pliatsikas (University of Reading) will give a talk titled 鈥淏ilingualism and Neuroplasticity: what we know, what to do next鈥�.

Bilingualism has been decisively shown to have a significant influence on cognition, brain structure, and function. Importantly, these effects appear to be determined by the contexts bilinguals find themselves in, and the opportunities they have to use, and control between, their languages. These observations have shifted the field towards abandoning categorical definitions of bilingualism and treating bilingualism as a continuous, cognitively challenging experience, and have led to the emergence of several influential models. This has also raised an important question- how do we follow up on this work? Do we need to explore different domains, types of experience, moderating factors, behavioural and neuroimaging methodologies, all of the above? In this talk I will present recent, ongoing and planned work from my lab, including a recent proposal on how to study the effects of bilingualism on progressive neurological conditions, a new proposed approach to studying the effects of linguistic distance, and some initial thoughts about neuroplasticity and language attrition.

When: May 29, 2026, 11am

Where: CRBLM seminar room (2001 91丝瓜视频 College Ave., 6th floor, room 606) and online via

is appreciated. All are welcome!