Xiaoyi Zhang
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SoLL Postgraduate Club Annual Meeting & End-of-Year Social Gathering: Celebrating Success and Welcoming the Future
Xiaoyi Zhang The SoLL Postgraduate Club Annual Meeting & End-of-Year Social Gathering was a wonderful event that brought postgraduate students together to reflect on the past year and plan for the future. It was a celebration of everything the club achieved in 2024 under the leadership of Pip Mackey, and it was exciting to welcome the new leadership team […] -
From Master’s to PhD: an Academic Journey with Patrick Huang and Chloe Li at the School of Languages and Linguistics
Xiaoyi Zhang Yucong (Patrick ) Huang and Yue (Chloe) Li, first-year PhD students at the School of Languages and Linguistics (SoLL), University of Melbourne, share a unique bond rooted in their academic journey. Having graduated from SoLL’s Master of Applied Linguistics (MAppling) program, they cultivated a deeper interest in language studies that now guides their current […] -
A Conversation with Dr Diane St Leger: Teaching Across Borders with UMOS in French Polynesia
Xiaoyi Zhang Dr Diane St Leger, Senior Lecturer in French Studies at the University of Melbourne, recently returned from leading the University of Melbourne Overseas Subjects (UMOS) programme in French Polynesia. She shared her experiences and insights about this incredible program, which is designed to take learning far beyond the traditional classroom walls. What Is […] -
Taking Center Stage: SOLL Researchers’ Presentations at AILA 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Xiaoyi Zhang The AILA 2024 World Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was a significant event for applied linguistics, and the University of Melbourne’s School of Languages and Linguistics (SOLL) had a strong presence. This year’s congress celebrated the 60th anniversary of the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA) and brought together researchers from around the […] -
Graduate Researcher Series: An Interview with Alan Bechaz
Xiaoyi Zhang Alan Bechaz is a second-year PhD candidate in the School of Languages and Linguistics at the University of Melbourne. His research explores mental health and wellbeing communication in multilingual contexts. For his PhD project, Alan is focusing on communication with and by members of Afghan and Hazara communities in Victoria. Alan is supervised […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/soll-talk/2024/07/29/graduate-researcher-series-an-interview-with-alan-bechaz
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Far right pushed back, but the pathway to new government uncertain
By Monica Sestito Crowds gathered in elated relief across urban centres of France as the far-right Rassemblement National(RN) party was defeated in the second round of legislative elections last night. After obtaining a historic 33 per cent of the vote in the first round of voting on Sunday 30 June, and being widely touted as […] -
SoLL Postgraduate Club End-of-Semester Event: Celebrating Community and Collaboration
Xiaoyi Zhang The end of Semester 1, 2024 brought an exceptional event hosted by the SoLL Postgraduate Club in a local pub. This gathering provided a perfect opportunity for postgraduate students at different stages to socialise, share experiences and network. Thanks to Daniela, the dedicated organiser who has just returned from maternity leave, and the […] -
Master Student Life at the School of Languages and Linguistics: Insights from Current Students
Xiaoyi Zhang As the semester draws to a close, we had the pleasure of interviewing three master students from the School of Languages and Linguistics: Yangyang Li, Wanyi Bo, and Qiyin Huang. They shared their motivations, experiences, challenges, and personal growth throughout their academic journey. These interviews aim to better understand the student experience and […] -
SoLL Event: Boost Your Writing Productivity with SoLL Postgraduate Club’s “Shut Up and Write” Sessions
Xiaoyi Zhang The SoLL Postgraduate Club recently ran “Shut Up and Write” on April 8 to launch the new semester. The event was designed to promote the academic progress of graduate students while fostering a sense of community among them. The two-hour event, which took place in a hybrid form in Room 507 of the […]
