征稿延期｜语言科学与健康福祉国际研讨会（2号通知）

Extended Deadline｜International Symposium on Language Science and Human Well-being (2^nd Round Announcement)

November 14^th, 2026, Hong Kong SAR, China

The International Symposium on Language Science and Human Well-being (ISLSHW 2026) will be held on November 14, 2026, at City University of Hong Kong. It is jointly hosted by Tongji University, City University of Hong Kong, and the China Association for Medical Language and Translation Studies. Centered on the theme “Language Resources for Better Well-being Across the Human Lifespan”, the symposium seeks to create an international platform for cutting-edge interdisciplinary dialogue on the pivotal role of language in promoting physiological, psychological, and social well-being across the lifespan.

Plenary Speakers (in alphabetical order by surname)

Prof. Junhan Chen, University of Hong Kong

Prof. Lihe Huang, Tongji University

Prof. Mian Jia, City University of Hong Kong

Prof. Ping Li, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Prof. Shuo Lu, Shenzhen University

Prof. Stefano Occhipinti, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof. Jack Pun, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof. Olga Zayts-Spence, University of Hong Kong

Conference Themes

We invite submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following themes (submissions exploring intersections across themes are especially welcome):

• Language and Neurocognitive Health 

• Clinical Linguistics and Communication Disorders 

• Narrative Medicine and Therapeutic Discourse

• Language, Emotion and Resilience 

• Sociolinguistics and Health Equity 

• Child Language Development and Early Intervention

• Language, Aging and Quality of Life 

• Language in the Digital Age and Well-being 

• Language in Crisis and Trauma Support

• Language Services in Healthcare 

• Language Intervention in Health Communication

Submission Guidelines

Individual Papers: Abstracts should not exceed 500 words (excluding references). The abstract should state the research aims and questions, describe the methods briefly, summarize key results, and clearly indicate the contribution to the conference themes.

Work-in-Progress Roundtables: Abstracts should not exceed 300 words (excluding references). Ideal for early-career researchers and pilot studies.

Format: 12-point Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing, standard margins, APA style for citations and references, and 3~5 keywords. All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. Abstracts must be written in English and submitted anonymously via the online system (https://easyabs.linguistlist.org/submit/ISLSHW/).

Important Dates

Registration, Venue & Contact

Registration Fee: There is no registration fee for this symposium.

Venue: Onsite-only event at City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Contact: English.event@cityu.edu.hk  or  ageing@tongji.edu.cn

We cordially invite researchers from linguistics, communication studies, psychology, neuroscience, clinical medicine, rehabilitation sciences, sociology, artificial intelligence, and allied disciplines to submit their abstracts and join this exciting interdisciplinary exchange.

Jointly Hosted by

Tongji University ｜ City University of Hong Kong ｜ China Association for Medical Language and Translation Studies

Please stay tuned for further updates. We look forward to your valuable contributions.