EVENTS

The Centre for Research in Nigerian Languages, Translation, and Folklore (CRNLT&F) is dedicated to advancing the study, research, and promotion of Nigerian languages. As part of our mission, we organize annual conferences, seminars, and workshops to facilitate scholarly discussions and knowledge-sharing. Below are some of our recent and past events:

📅 Recent Events

1st International Conference on Nupe Language Studies

📍 Venue: Dangote Business School, Bayero University Kano
📅 Date: 23rd September 2024
🔹 A landmark event focusing on the linguistic and cultural aspects of the Nupe language. Scholars and researchers explored language preservation, documentation, and modernization efforts.

2nd International Conference on Kanuri Language, Literature, and Culture

📍 Venue: Bayero University Kano
📅 Date: August 2023
🔹 This international gathering brought together scholars and experts to discuss Kanuri language, literature, and cultural heritage, fostering deeper academic collaboration.

Public Lecture in Honour of Late Prof. Ibrahim Yaro Yahaya

📍 Venue: CRNLT&F Boardroom
📅 Date: 22nd December 2023
🔹 A special event commemorating the contributions of the late professor, featuring papers presented by distinguished scholars, chaired by Emeritus Prof. Abdulkadir Dangambo.

Academic Presentation by Scholar from Warsaw University, Poland

📍 Venue: CRNLT&F Boardroom
📅 Date: 26th August 2022
🔹 Scholar Patryk Zajac (Malam Danjuma) presented his research on "Dictionary of Hausa Proverbs with their Paremiac Equivalents in Polish and Cultural Commentary."

📅 Ongoing & Annual Events

Studies in Hausa Language, Literature, and Culture Conference

📅 Held every three years since 1978
🔹 A major international conference attracting scholars from around the world to discuss Hausa language, literature, and culture.

Workshops on Nigerian Language Translation

📅 Regularly scheduled sessions
🔹 Focuses on enhancing translation skills for Hausa, Fulfulde, Kanuri, and other Nigerian languages, addressing challenges in media, legal, and academic contexts.

Workshops on Translating Political Terms into Hausa

📅 Annual event
🔹 Aims to standardize and refine political terminology in Hausa for use in governance, journalism, and academic research.

Public Lectures Honoring Renowned Scholars

🔹 Hosted regularly to recognize key figures in Nigerian language studies, including Prof. Nina Pawlak, Prof. Ibrahim Yaro Yahaya, and Prof. Abba Rufa’i.

Workshops on Hausa Home Video Subtitling

🔹 Aimed at enhancing subtitle accuracy and cultural representation in Hausa-language films.

Refresher Courses & Online Training

📅 Ongoing Programs
🔹 Includes Translation Training and Hausa Proficiency Courses for media practitioners, journalists, editors, and researchers.

The Centre for Research in Nigerian Languages, Translation, and Folklore remains committed to fostering academic excellence through these events, workshops, and collaborations.

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