ESRC Centre for Corpus Approaches to Social Science. Based at Lancaster University.https://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3mga65c3sek2lNew blog: analysing how obesity is represented in news reporting. The post explores patterns in media language and what they reveal about wider public discourse around obesity. https://cass.lancs.ac.uk/representations-of-obesity-in-the-news/04 Mar 2026 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mga65c3sek2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3melc7kn5rk2mWe recently hosted a visit from Mina Patel, Head of Research, Future of English at the @britishcouncil.bsky.social - you can read more in our latest blog post. https://cass.lancs.ac.uk/cass-research-centre-hosts-british-council-visit/11 Feb 2026 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3melc7kn5rk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3mdo4r3orys2qIn 2026, our CASS Summer Schools offer two free-to-attend courses in corpus linguistics, focused on Language, Discourse and Society, and Language Teaching, Testing and Assessment. Applications are now open! https://wp.lancs.ac.uk/corpussummerschools/ #LancsSS2630 Jan 2026 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdo4r3orys2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3mdi5snvmds2tApplications for the free-to-attend 2026 CASS Summer Schools are now open! Intensive, expert-led training in corpus linguistics. No course fees (travel and accommodation are self-funded) #LancsSS26 Apply via the CASS website: https://wp.lancs.ac.uk/corpussummerschools/28 Jan 2026 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdi5snvmds2thttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3m7mu3bwbek2bNew on the CASS blog: insights from a recent visiting academic on her research stay at Lancaster. Read the post here: https://cass.lancs.ac.uk/my-research-stay-at-lancaster-university/10 Dec 2025 10:29 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7mu3bwbek2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3m27uepugik26After the excitement of last week’s book launch, here's a blog from our team that lifts the lid on how corpus linguistics can be used to explore illness and healthcare. A look at the methods, the hurdles, and the insights along the way: https://cambridgeblog.org/2025/08/applying-corpus-linguistics-to-illness-and-healthcare/02 Oct 2025 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27uepugik26https://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lxuigshhe22zWhether you work in education, comms, or research, our new online course will change how you see language. Save up to 30% with the code SKILLSEDX25. Offer ends 10 September 2025. Sign up: https://www.edx.org/learn/social-sciences/lancaster-university-corpus-linguistics-and-new-technologies-data-language-society02 Sep 2025 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxuigshhe22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lxkaj2ekf22aDesigned for the AI age, our new online course teaches real-world language analysis from one of the world’s leading corpus linguistics teams. Watch the trailer and sign up: https://www.edx.org/learn/social-sciences/lancaster-university-corpus-linguistics-and-new-technologies-data-language-society29 Aug 2025 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxkaj2ekf22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lxeznhdz6s2wJust 3 weeks until the course begins and there’s still time to save 30% with code SKILLSEDX25. Learn to use cutting-edge tools like #LancsBox X, CQPweb and BNClab to analyse language in powerful new ways. Secure your place today: https://www.edx.org/learn/social-sciences/lancaster-university-corpus-linguistics-and-new-technologies-data-language-society27 Aug 2025 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxeznhdz6s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lwu2ndrnhc2tLearn to build your own corpus, query language patterns, and draw insights from real data. This hands-on course is ideal for anyone interested in language, technology, or social research. Join now: https://www.edx.org/learn/social-sciences/lancaster-university-corpus-linguistics-and-new-technologies-data-language-society20 Aug 2025 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwu2ndrnhc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lwhbos7egs2aAdvance your career with Lancaster’s updated edX course on corpus linguistics. Audit for free or save up to 30% with code SKILLSEDX25. Learn to analyse real-world language data using tools like #LancsBox. Sign up: https://www.edx.org/learn/social-sciences/lancaster-university-corpus-linguistics-and-new-technologies-data-language-society15 Aug 2025 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwhbos7egs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lw7siu2aqk2fIn a world shaped by AI and big data, understanding how language works has never been more important. Join Lancaster University’s new edX course and gain practical skills in analysing language through data. Sign up now: https://www.edx.org/learn/social-sciences/lancaster-university-corpus-linguistics-and-new-technologies-data-language-society12 Aug 2025 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw7siu2aqk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3ls2p75cd3s2f👋The week has finally drawn to a close at #LancsSS25 ! Thank you to all our participants, speakers and helpers!20 Jun 2025 18:47 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls2p75cd3s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lrxkh2rezk2y💥An action-packed morning at #LancsSS25 ! With talks from @tinekebrunfaut.bsky.social , @issyclarke.bsky.social , @vaclavbrezina.bsky.social , a practical session on collocations and the launch of #Lancsbox X 5.5.0!19 Jun 2025 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrxkh2rezk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lrxgtfctxk25🚀 #LancsBox X 5.5.0 is here! #LancsBox X 5.5.0 introduces cool new features including: 🖍️Colour annotation of concordance lines 📝Metadata highlighting in texts and concordances 🗂️Advanced filtering options ...and much more 👉 Download now: lancsbox.lancs.ac.uk19 Jun 2025 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrxgtfctxk25https://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lrxajwruvc2y🧬 @vaclavbrezina.bsky.social demonstrates the corpus linguistic phenomenon of collocation using a molecular structure. #LancsSS2519 Jun 2025 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrxajwruvc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lrxa433uxc2y🔴STARTING NOW: Drawing on insights from corpus linguistics, @vaclavbrezina.bsky.social demonstrates how collocations can be effectively identified, analysed, and visualised using corpus tools and techniques. #LancsSS2519 Jun 2025 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrxa433uxc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lrx6zwlz522k🚀 #LancsBox X 5.5.0 is here! The latest version of the powerful, free software tool for the analysis of large language datasets is now available. 📌TODAY AT 12:35 🔗LIVESTREAM OF THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmIxMzU2OTUtYjU4Ni00YzJkLWIxMWMtNzY2M2Y1NTkzMjBk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229c9bcd11-977a-4e9c-a9a0-bc734090164a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225a9d3247-866e-4535-96a2-2484de7fd09a%22%7d19 Jun 2025 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrx6zwlz522khttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lrx3jpjgjs2u‼️TODAY’S LIVESTREAMED LECTURE: Prof. Vaclav Brezina discusses the underlying principles of collocations—word combinations that occur together more frequently than by chance. #LancsSS25 🕥10:30-11:30am 🔗 https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDkyNTJlNDktMzU3MC00NzRmLWI2MWQtNzQ1NWYxOTMyODMw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229c9bcd11-977a-4e9c-a9a0-bc734090164a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225a9d3247-866e-4535-96a2-2484de7fd09a%22%7d19 Jun 2025 08:17 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrx3jpjgjs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lrx2cze7ms2u🚶📸Some snapshots from the Lancaster Walk yesterday afternoon! Highlights included Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory and J.L. Austin’s birthplace! #LancsSS2519 Jun 2025 07:55 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrx2cze7ms2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lrvdjcm72227🧑‍💻An afternoon at #LancsSS25 ! With a talk from @danagablas.bsky.social on analysing and describing L2 production and a practical session from Dr. Andrew Hardie using CQPweb18 Jun 2025 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrvdjcm72227https://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lrv254duik2m📊MORNING RECAP: Some standout moments from @vaclavbrezina.bsky.social ‘s talk on the visualization of corpus data and practical session using the Lancaster Stats Tool online! #LancsSS2518 Jun 2025 12:46 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrv254duik2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lruplgfhjk2v@vaclavbrezina.bsky.social shows us another fascinating object related to today’s talk on data visualization in corpus linguistics!💡#LancsSS25 🔗Join via the link to find out more: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTVjZTUwNjEtZTg0OC00YjNmLTgyZjAtYWNiYTQ0ZDk5ZDA1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229c9bcd11-977a-4e9c-a9a0-bc734090164a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225a9d3247-866e-4535-96a2-2484de7fd09a%22%7d18 Jun 2025 09:38 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lruplgfhjk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lruokf6buk2v‼️COMING UP AT 10:30: Through practical examples ranging from bar charts and pie charts to boxplots and sparklines, Prof. Brezina illustrates the spectrum of the good, the bad, the ugly — and the truly beautiful — in corpus data visualisation. 🔗 https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTVjZTUwNjEtZTg0OC00YjNmLTgyZjAtYWNiYTQ0ZDk5ZDA1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229c9bcd11-977a-4e9c-a9a0-bc734090164a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225a9d3247-866e-4535-96a2-2484de7fd09a%22%7d18 Jun 2025 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lruokf6buk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lrulish4wc2s🌤️Welcome to Day 3 of #LancsSS25 ! Coming up today: sessions from Dr Raffaella Bottini, @vaclavbrezina.bsky.social , @danagablas.bsky.social and Dr Andrew Hardie, as well as our Lancaster Walk!18 Jun 2025 08:25 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrulish4wc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lrukghhau22s🚨TODAY’S LIVE-STREAMED LECTURE: In this accessible lecture, Prof. Vaclav Brezina explores the art and science of visualising corpus data. ⏰10:30-11:30am 🔗 https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTVjZTUwNjEtZTg0OC00YjNmLTgyZjAtYWNiYTQ0ZDk5ZDA1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229c9bcd11-977a-4e9c-a9a0-bc734090164a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225a9d3247-866e-4535-96a2-2484de7fd09a%22%7d18 Jun 2025 08:05 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrukghhau22shttps://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lrswjc3s3k23💡Highlights from Tuesday afternoon at #LancsSS25 with talks from @lukeharding.bsky.social on validity, AI and language testing & @jculpeper.bsky.social on using corpora to get an insight into Shakespeare’s language.17 Jun 2025 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrswjc3s3k23https://bsky.app/profile/corpussocialsci.bsky.social/post/3lrsnf2c4xs2r⏳COMING UP NEXT (3-4pm): Join us for a session on validity, AI and language testing—focusing on the role of corpus linguistics in language test validation. How can corpus linguistics help with language test validation? #LancsSS25 🔗 https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWVjMDU5ZjEtYWZlOS00OTg2LWI5ZTktZmZjNGZjZDU5NGU2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229c9bcd11-977a-4e9c-a9a0-bc734090164a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225a9d3247-866e-4535-96a2-2484de7fd09a%22%7d17 Jun 2025 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:vjaui3g7uckfh2wrhbuzrf53/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrsnf2c4xs2r