OPEN KNOWLEDGE · STUDENT RESEARCH · COMMUNITY
Student Research and Community Projects for Sustainable Development
ARCTIS Open Seminars is an English-language series connecting student research in language, translation and education with the practical needs of learners and communities. Undergraduate students present community projects; postgraduate students present their research. The cycle focuses on research literacy, quality education and more equitable access to knowledge.
October 2026–June 2027
No meeting in January
Room 623, VIZJA University
ul. Okopowa 59, Warsaw
Microsoft Teams
Working language: English
Students, researchers, practitioners and external listeners
First meeting · 30 October 2026
15:00–17:00 Warsaw time · Hybrid
The speaker details and presentation title will be announced shortly. The detailed programme and Microsoft Teams joining information will be added here before the meeting.
Enquire about participation →Programme 2026–2027
Provisional dates are subject to the university calendar and room availability. The themes below provide an indicative framework; individual presentations and speakers will be announced for each meeting. All meetings are scheduled for Fridays, 15:00–17:00 Warsaw time.
30 October 2026 · SESSION 01 · PROVISIONAL
From Community Needs to Research Questions
Identify an educational or communication need, formulate a research question and explain the relevance of a proposed project.
Speakers and presentation titles to be announced.
27 November 2026 · SESSION 02 · PROVISIONAL
Inclusive Language Education and Participation
Explore language learning, accessible educational participation and evidence-informed support for learners.
Speakers and presentation titles to be announced.
18 December 2026 · SESSION 03 · PROVISIONAL
Multilingualism, Language Variation and Communities
Discuss multilingual practices and language variation in education, everyday communication and professional settings.
Speakers and presentation titles to be announced.
26 February 2027 · SESSION 04 · PROVISIONAL
Corpus Evidence in Language and Translation Studies
Examine corpus selection, data analysis, interpretation and limitations in language and translation research.
Speakers and presentation titles to be announced.
19 March 2027 · SESSION 05 · PROVISIONAL
Translation Quality and Responsible Use of AI
Evaluate machine translation and digital tools through evidence, critical comparison and human judgement.
Speakers and presentation titles to be announced.
30 April 2027 · SESSION 06 · PROVISIONAL
From Evidence to Educational and Community Practice
Connect findings with educational materials and community services, considering implementation and user feedback.
Speakers and presentation titles to be announced.
21 May 2027 · SESSION 07 · PROVISIONAL
Evaluating Projects and Communicating Findings
Assess usefulness, communicate findings and limitations, and respond constructively to feedback.
Speakers and presentation titles to be announced.
25 June 2027 · SESSION 08 · PROVISIONAL
Student Research and Community Projects: Results and Next Steps
Share final or work-in-progress outcomes, reflect on revisions and discuss future development.
Speakers and presentation titles to be announced.
How each seminar works
- 15:00–15:10: introduction and framing questions.
- 15:10–16:40: six presentations, each with ten minutes for the talk and five minutes for questions.
- 16:40–16:55: joint discussion.
- 16:55–17:00: closing reflection.
Sessions with five speakers allow additional discussion time.
Taking part
The principal student groups are undergraduate and postgraduate English Philology students in Education and Translation Studies. Students from partner universities and external listeners are welcome. Presentations should clearly explain the problem, evidence, methods, limitations and practical relevance. Community-project presenters should identify intended users and explain how usefulness can be assessed. Work may be planned, in progress or completed, provided its stage is stated accurately.
Contact Professor Yan Kapranov about presenting or attending →
Coordination and partners
VIZJA University leads the cycle through ARCTIS. Professor Yan Kapranov coordinates and moderates the meetings and provides academic feedback. Partner institutions are Dmytro Motornyi Tavria State Agrotechnological University, Kyiv National Linguistic University and Sumy State Pedagogical University in Ukraine. Partners invite students, propose presentations and participate in discussions.
Programmes and shared materials
Event programmes, author-approved abstracts and voluntarily shared presentations will be added after preparation and consent checks. No seminar materials are available yet. Full theses, confidential data and third-party materials will not be published automatically. An initial progress account is planned for April 2027 and a final cycle summary by 30 June 2027.
