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In Pictures: Launch of Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages

Wednesday 21 February 2024 saw the launch of Iolra, Morra, More, the new Staff Network for promoting linguistic diversity and minority languages at Queen's.

staff in conversation in the Naughton Gallery at the launch event for Iolra, Morra, More - Queen's new Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages

Hosted in the bright surroundings of The Naughton Gallery, with music, poetry, drinks and canapés, the launch event offered an opportunity to celebrate the University's commitment to promoting greater understanding and respect for all languages and minority languages.

Iolra, Morra, More is a peer network open to all staff who are interested in celebrating and promoting minority languages and linguistic diversity on campus.

staff at the launch of Queen's new Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages, in the Naughton Gallery

Conor Curran, Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Staff Wellbeing, welcomes staff and introduces Iolra, Morra, More - Queen's new Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages - in the Naughton Gallery

young woman playing acoustic guitar and singing at the launch of Queen's new Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages, in the Naughton Gallery

staff members chatting at the launch of Queen's new Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages, in the Naughton Gallery

Dr Véronique Altglas, Co-Chair, speaking at the launch of Queen's new Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages, in the Naughton Gallery

Co-Chair of Queen's new Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages, speaking at the launch event in the Naughton Gallery

Dr Scott McKendry speaking at the launch of Queen's new Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages, in the Naughton Gallery

staff chatting at the launch of Queen's new Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages, in the Naughton Gallery

Thomas Smith, Head of The Language Centre at Queen's, speaking at the launch of Queen's new Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages, in the Naughton Gallery

full gallery view of event attendees listening to a short talk at the launch of Queen's new Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages, in the Naughton Gallery

Professor Margaret Topping, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation, speaking at the launch of Queen's new Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages, in the Naughton Gallery

staff chatting at the launch of Queen's new Staff Network for Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Minority Languages, in the Naughton Gallery

 

How to join

For information on Iolra, Morra, More, including how to join, please visit the network's website.

 

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