LSI Director addresses UK Parliament committee

Professor Conchúr Ó Giollagáin, Director of the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Language Sciences Institute, has given evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee at the UK Parliament, contributing Âé¶¹Ö±²¥'s research expertise to discussions on the future of Gaelic and Gaelic-language media.

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Professor Ó Giollagáin has specialist knowledge of Gaelic demolinguistics

He also emphasised the importance of sustainably resourcing Gaelic-medium broadcasters, enabling them to produce investigative journalism and documentaries that reflect the experiences, culture and concerns of Gaelic communities.

Professor Ó Giollagáin's evidence demonstrates the role Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ researchers play in shaping national conversations and informing public policy through world-leading research with real-world impact.

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