8th Integrating Content and Language in Higher Education Conference

In an increasingly interconnected world, English-medium instruction (EMI) and Other Languages as a Medium of Instruction (OLMI) have emerged as key strategies for facilitating international communication and collaboration. However, their implementation often raises questions about linguistic diversity and inclusiveness, presenting both challenges and opportunities for educators, policymakers, and society at large. The 8th ICLHE Conference will focus on the complexities of EMI/OLMI, welcoming contributions incorporating other languages to enrich discussions regarding ensuring equitable participation in HE. By bringing educators, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders together, we seek to promote meaningful conversations and collaborations that go beyond linguistic/content boundaries. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, we hope to take stock of current approaches and innovations in EMI/OLMI while also sharing practices that support greater inclusivity in HE. The vision for the 2025 Conference is to contribute to the development of a more inclusive and dynamic HE system. We aim to explore how EMI/OLMI can be utilized as a tool to foster linguistic inclusion rather than exclusion. By presenting case studies, research findings, and policy considerations, we hope to deepen our understanding of how language shapes educational experiences. Ultimately, our goal is to advance the dialogue on linguistic integration in HE, where language is not a barrier but a bridge to equal opportunities. We encourage participants to actively engage, share their research, and collaborate on strategies that position language as a unifying force, enhancing the educational experience for all.

Conference Date: Sept. 24th to 27th, 2025

Venue: Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA) - Porto Alegre - Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil

Conference Leading Co-Organizing HE Institutions: Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA) and Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS).

CALL FOR PAPERS

THANK YOU FOR HAVING SUBMITTED YOUR PAPER.

Click here to access our Call for Papers.

You can find the submission area further down the page.

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REGISTRATION FEES

The 2025 ICLHE Conference fees, listed in Brazilian reais, include 3 lunches, 5 coffee breaks, and a cocktail. Registrations are now open and will occur in two stages.

The first stage of registration will take place on this website, where participants must complete the initial registration process. The registration will be finalized through Registration Form. During the payment stage, participants will also be required to submit proof documents, which will vary depending on their registration category.

Timeline

• Submissions: Thank you for having submitted your abstract!

• Notification of acceptances: 9th June 2025 (for submissions sent after the 2nd deadline)

• Early Bird registration deadline: 5th July 2025 - Extended!

• Regular registration deadline: 31st July 2025 (Deadline for speakers to register)

• Late registration deadline: 24th September 2025

For further information: iclhe2025@ufcspa.edu.br