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A black man and a Japanese woman usin a smartphone translation app to converse with each other.

Why studying languages still matters

Language and culture
15 Apr, 2026
Translation applications now produce a sentence in the time it takes to blink. It is breathtaking – and sometimes a bit eerie – but it helps us reac...

Decolonisation in the Canary Islands

Language and culture
18 Mar, 2026
People in the Canary Islands are not formally recognised as Indigenous peoples within Spain’s legal and political frameworks.
Group photo at the awards

NZSL team wins national award

Language and culture
07 Nov, 2025
The team’s commitment to allyship and inclusivity has been recognised at Te Whatu Kairangi

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