Events

We have been hosting exciting events that advanced the study of language and cognition through collaboration and innovation.

Institute Open House

AI-Powered Unified Tamil Language Proficiency Assessment Platform

DateJanuary 2-4, 2026
VenueLC Lab, HSB Ground Floor, Behind CLT, IIT Madras

An AI-powered unified Tamil language proficiency assessment platform presented by the Language and Cognition Laboratory, IIT Madras, as part of the Institute Open House 2026. The platform demonstrates the use of responsible AI technologies to evaluate Tamil language skills, bringing together language research, cognition, and artificial intelligence under one unified assessment framework.

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One-Day Symposium

Inauguration of the Language & Cognition Laboratory

DateNovember 10, 2025
VenueLCL Lab and IC & SR Hall 3, IIT Madras, Chennai

A one-day symposium organized by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras, in collaboration with LC-Lab and CeRAI. The event marked the formal inauguration of the Language & Cognition Laboratory and featured a panel discussion titled “Language for Thought: Exploring Interdisciplinary Dimensions,” bringing together experts from linguistics, psychology, public service, and interdisciplinary research.

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4-day Mini Summer Course

Essentials of Generative Grammar

DateJune 11–14, 2025
VenueIC & SR Building, IIT Madras, Chennai

A four-day intensive course organized by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras, in collaboration with the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru. The course offered a deep dive into the principles of generative grammar, exploring its theoretical foundations and applications in linguistic research.

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Symposium and Open Round Table

Voice, Category and Copula

DateSeptember 16-17 2024
VenueDepartment of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras, Chennai

A two-day symposium that examined voice, copula, and ergativity in Indian languages through the lens of morphosyntax and category theory. The event featured talks and discussions on mixed categories, predication, and case alignment. Renowned linguists presented research on cross-linguistic patterns and structural variation.

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2-day Seminar

All About 'Voice': A Crosslinguistic Perspective

DateApril 14-15, 2023
VenueIC & SR Building, IIT Madras, Chennai

The two-day seminar that explored various aspects of voice constructions, drawing from theoretical frameworks, typological comparisons, and perspectives on language acquisition. The event featured insightful talks delivered by eminent linguists and included a series of scholarly paper presentations, academic discussions and cross-linguistic insights.

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Latest News

Congratulations to Gunti Prem Sagar

Congratulations to Gunti Prem Sagar

July 11, 2025

We are delighted to share that Gunti Prem Sagar has successfully graduated as a PhD scholar. He was awarded the degree at the convocation ceremony held on 11 July 2025. We extend our warm congratulations and best wishes for his career ahead.