Yorkshire and the Humber

Languages outreach in your area

Introduction

Led by The University of Hull, in partnership with University of Bradford, University of Huddersfield, University of Leeds, Leeds Metropolitan University, The Open University, University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, Regional Language Network Yorkshire and The Humber, University of York and York St John University

Our next event

Going Global!

The University of Hull, 17th March, 2012 (All day)

Key contact

Claire Barber
Project Manager - Routes into Languages Yorkshire and The Humber

University of Hull [Consortium Website]

Email: routes@hull.ac.uk
tel: 01482 465862

What's happening in Yorkshire and The Humber?

The Yorkshire & The Humber Consortium brings together a range of schools, colleges and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in addition to The Regional Language Network Yorkshire & The Humber, to promote, increase and widen participation in language learning.

Go to the Yorkshire and the Humber photo gallery

Activities and events

Regional activities include:

Assesment of specific barriers to further participation in language learning
Student Ambassadors from the region's HEIs visiting schools and colleges
Sessions and workshops for teachers
Online learning schemes
A world café allowing students to practise their foreign language with native speakers
Language taster sessions
Workshops on cultural awareness
Languages and careers events supported by the business community (Business Language Champions Scheme)
Projects to integrate languages with other curriculum subjects
The creation of an Interactive Map

How can you get involved?

For more information about the Yorkshire and The Humber Consortium and our activities please visit this website.

Contact the Consortium by email on routes@hull.ac.uk