The University of Toronto's Graduate Language Research Day (GLRD) is a student-led academic conference designed to foster connections and facilitate learning among graduate students exploring various facets of language research. We aim to showcase the rich tapestry of language-related studies spanning departments, campuses, and affiliated hospitals at the University of Toronto, as well as engage with the wider research community across Canada.

Whether you're a current UofT student or visiting from another institution, GLRD offers a welcoming platform for intellectual exchange, and best of all, attendance is completely free!

This year, GLRD will be held virtually, organized by BAM TO students.

Registration

Save the date for Graduate Language Research Day 2025!

Date: Thursday, June 19th, 2025

Format: Virtual (via Zoom)

Questions? Contact us at language.research@utoronto.ca

Abstract Submission

We welcome abstract submissions from graduate students (Master's/PhD level) and postdoctoral researchers engaged in language research at any level or aspect. We encourage submissions showcasing research in progress, pre-registrations, or preliminary results. Submissions will be considered for oral presentations and student awards.

Abstracts should be limited to 300 words. While not mandatory, you may include in-text citations if referencing external work. Abstracts should be comprehensible to a general audience, defining any technical terms used. Each first author can submit up to two abstracts.

Abstract submissions are now open and due May 1st, 2025. Decisions will be shared towards the end of May.

For more information on how to submit an abstract on Oxford Abstracts, see a tutorial here.

To submit an abstract, you will need to register for an Oxford Abstracts account.

Submit your abstract for GLRD 2025

Organizing Team

Lead Organizers

Emily Wood – PhD Candidate, BAM Lab

Kai Leung – PhD Candidate, BAM Lab

Crystal Chen – PhD Candidate, Linguistics Department

GLRD Volunteers

Tristan McKnight – SLP MHSc Candidate & Research Assistant, BAM Lab

Mehvish Jamal - SLP MSc Candidate, Language Rehabilitation and Cognition (LaRC) lab

Victoria Gotcheva – Research Assistant, BAM Lab

Faith Young – Research Assistant, Child Language and Speech Studies (CLASS) Lab

Maripaz Gonzalez – Research Assistant, BAM Lab

Tosin Kasumu – Research Assistant, BAM Lab

Insiya Bhalloo - former PhD Student, BAM Lab

Emily Wood – PhD Candidate, BAM Lab

Kai Leung – PhD Candidate, BAM Lab

FAQs

I'm submitting an abstract. Do I need to follow any specific format?

Graduate students (Master / PhD level) and postdoctoral researchers can submit an abstract about research on any aspect or level of language. Abstracts should be a maximum of 300 words. No references are required but in-text citations may be added if you would like to cite external work. Your abstract should be understandable by a general audience. Please also define any technical terms.

How can I register for LRD?

Registration for Language Research Day is now open. Please visit to get registered today: https://register.oxfordabstracts.com/event/75193?preview=false

Where is the LRD taking place?

We will be hosting LRD virtually this year via Zoom.

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