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[Learn more about the project](https://civis.eu/storage/files/addressing-the-social-challenge-of-preserving-and-revitalizing-scottish-gaelic.pdf) Main Beneficiaries & Social Impact ---------------------------------------- ### Main Beneficiaries The main beneficiaries of the results of this project will be scholars, teachers and learners, and speakers of the Scottish Gaelic language. ### Social Impact The main results of this project are the publication of a grammar book on Scottish Gaelic complex sentences with a focus on diatopic variation, and the creation and design of teaching and learning materials by using ICT tools. Thus, this will make an impact on society because it will benefit Scottish Gaelic speakers and learners as well as academia. Core Methodology ------------------ **The project will consist of three different stages:** Documentation of Scottish Gaelic complex sentences, Sociolinguistic study of geographical variation in the formation and use of complex sentences in different regions of Scotland, Creation and design of traditional and modern teaching and learning materials. Events in the Project ----------------------- **Event Name** **Date(s)** **Location** **Description (purpose, audience)** Meeting in Rome 14-17 December 2026 Rome, Italy Meeting between Università Sapienza di Roma and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Meeting in Lausanne Fieldwork in the Highlands Output -------- Want to learn Scottish Gaelic through interdisciplinary texts about Scottish culture? Now you can! The open lab’s educational material is online and available for students, academics, researchers, and civil society. ### Preserving the Scottish Gaelic language through the new technologies [VISIT THE WEBSITE](https://arcipreste2009.wixsite.com/cursos-en-lnea) Launched on June 1, 2026, the website features a series of texts in Scottish Gaelic that help learners acquire the language through immersion in Scottish culture, with each text focusing on a different historical or cultural aspect of Scotland. Contact Point --------------- ### Associate Professor ![Associate Professor](https://civis.eu/storage/files/universidad-autonoma-de-madrid.png) - Dr Avelino Corral Esteban - [Email](mailto:avelino.corral@uam.es) Final Impact Assessment Report -------------------------------- [**DOWNLOAD THE FULL DOCUMENT**](https://civis.eu/storage/files/civis-open-labs-preserving-and-revitalizing-scottish-gaelic-report.pdf) What's new in CIVIS? ---------------------- - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/uam-campus-800x600.jpg?token=eb757b65c52055647b30e6add58fd344)The UAM will build a pioneering residence for students and young researchers CIVIS Highlights 5 November 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/the-uam-will-build-a-pioneering-residence-for-students-and-young-researchers) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/staff-website-horizontal-photos-3-800x600.jpg?token=40fe6265666a2e028e636042c1f026f1)Democracy in Action: CIVIS opens new opportunities for university–society collaborations Connect 2 November 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/democracy-in-action-civis-opens-new-opportunities-for-universities-society-collaborations) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/eusea-800x600.jpg?token=78417aaf5bce5b95ab5bf5a2ed4cd588)University of Glasgow invites us to join the conversation at European Science Engagement Conference CIVIS Highlights 30 October 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/university-of-glasgow-invites-us-to-join-the-conversation-at-european-science-engagement-conference) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/sustainability2-800x600.jpg?token=4f8890a8bd328fbe98b4c0834a42435e)Sustainability Day 2026 at the University of Salzburg: shaping the future together CIVIS Highlights 28 October 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/sustainability-day-2026-at-the-university-of-salzburg-shaping-the-future-together) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/civis-waves-800x600.jpg?token=4ea7a62e44f510793d7d4762d1bfd7d0)CIVIS Waves: bringing participatory research to life, one conversation at a time Communication and Dissemination 26 October 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/civis-waves-bringing-participatory-research-to-life-one-conversation-at-a-time) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/ut-logo-550-800x600.jpg?token=a3ff3e97efe2b5048dae4a8c8dfcc70d)The University of Tübingen is kicking off its 550th year at the start of the winter semester CIVIS Highlights 22 October 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/the-university-of-tubingen-is-kicking-off-its-550th-year-at-the-start-of-the-winter-semester) [ Discover all our stories ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom) ![CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance](https://civis.eu/build/assets/civis-CCpvK1nT.svg) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe’s Civic University Alliance ![Co-funded by the European Union](https://civis.eu/build/assets/co-funded-by-the-european-union-DSKLW1us.png)Views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). 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