Welcome to Applied Linguistics in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The conference theme is “Crossing Paths: Celebrating 50 years of Applied Linguistics in Australia and Aotearoa”.

THEME: Voices of Change: Amplifying the Impact and Relevance of Applied Linguistics

This one-day symposium provides a platform for researchers, educators, and postgraduate students to engage in critical discussions on how applied linguistics can drive meaningful change. This year, we explore how our field can elevate diverse perspectives, shape educational practices, and influence language policy in Aotearoa and beyond. We welcome submissions that address pressing issues such as:

• Learner identities and the dynamics of multilingualism
• Teacher identities, beliefs, and practices in evolving language landscapes
• Text linguistics and its role in meaning-making across contexts
• Discourse analysis in shaping societal narratives
• Language/languaging and multimodality in digital and physical spaces

Symposium Registration closes October 31. The 2025 Call for Papers is now closed.

Application for Travel Funding to the ALANZ Symposium 2025