# Colloquium on African Languages and Linguistics

- Dates: 24 August 2026 to 26 August 2026
- Location: Universiteit Leiden, Leiden, Netherlands
- Organiser: Leiden University
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The 55th Colloquium on African Languages and Linguistics is a conference held in Leiden from August 24 to 26, 2026. It focuses on all aspects of African languages and linguistics and welcomes papers and research reports. The event is for researchers and scholars interested in African linguistics and offers both in-person and online participation options.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2026/08/55th-colloquium-on-african-languages-and-linguistics)
- [Registration](https://www.formdesk.com/universiteitleiden/CALL2026workshop)
- [Agenda](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/agenda/2026/08/55th-colloquium-on-african-languages-and-linguistics)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Nancy Kula, Professor
- Hilde Gunnink, Lecturer

## Ticket pricing

EUR 15 to 25

## Where to stay

- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 480 m from the venue, 4 stars, 3 Willem Einthovenstraat, Oegstgeest, 2342BH
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/locations/netherlands/leiden/)
  - Phone: +31 71 711 1000
- **Bastion Hotel Leiden Oegstgeest**: 1.2 km from the venue, 3 stars, 97 Rijnzichtweg, Oegstgeest, 2342AX
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bastionhotels.com/nl-nl/hotels/hotel-oegstgeest)
  - Phone: +31 71 515 3841
- **Van der Valk Hotel Leiden**: 1.2 km from the venue, 4 stars, 14 Haagse Schouwweg, Leiden, 2332KG
- **Fletcher Wellness-Hotel Leiden**: 1.4 km from the venue, 180 Bargelaan, Leiden, 2333CW
  - [Hotel website](https://www.fletcher.nl/nl/wellness-hotel-leiden)
- **Ibis Leiden Centre**: 1.6 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ibishotel.com)
- **D'Oude Morsch**: 1.7 km from the venue, 1 Park de Put, Leiden, 2312BM
  - [Hotel website](https://www.boutiquehoteldeoudemorsch.nl/)
- **IntercityHotel**: 1.7 km from the venue, 6 Ballonstraat
- **Vic**: 1.7 km from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelvic.nl)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/colloquium-on-african-languages-and-linguistics/