LAGB Membership

Becoming a member of the Linguistics Association of Great Britain (LAGB) connects you with a dynamic network of linguists, researchers, and educators. Whether you’re a student starting out in the field or an established academic, LAGB membership opens doors to exclusive resources, funding, networking opportunities, and professional development – all while supporting the wider linguistic community.

Why Join LAGB?

As a member, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your research, teaching, and professional growth. Membership also contributes directly to the advancement of linguistics in the UK and beyond.

Exclusive Content

Access member only research, publications, and expert insights.

Members Events

View and register for member only workshops, talks, and discussions.

Members-Only Forum

Connect, collaborate, and engage in discussions with fellow linguists.

AGM & Governance

Stay informed with access to AGM minutes and key association decisions.

Discounts & Opportunities

Save on linguistics publications, conferences, and funding opportunities to support your research and career.

Networking & Collaboration

Connect with top linguists and researchers to exchange ideas and build relationships.

Publisher Discounts & Funding Support

Membership includes generous discounts and access to funding opportunities:

  • 20% off all Oxford University Press linguistics titles
  • Up to 60% off select Elsevier titles
  • 30% off Bloomsbury Linguistics titles
  • 25% off Norton and Liveright titles (plus free shipping – time-limited offers)
  • Reduced or free attendance at LAGB conferences
  • Student bursaries for attending LAGB events
  • Conference sponsorship for members organising specialised events
    • Up to £300 for full members
    • Up to £450 for cross-institutional student conferences
    • Up to £300 for single-institution student conferences

Oxford University Press Member Offer

LAGB members benefit from an exclusive 20% discount on Oxford University Press’s entire linguistics list. Simply log in to access the offer and start saving on new and essential titles.

To take advantage of this promotion please login to your Membership account

Don’t forget to bookmark the OUP site and check back regularly for new releases, and follow @OUPAcademic for the latest in linguistics publishing.

What We Do With Your Money

Your membership fees help us actively support the linguistics community across the UK.

Conferences

We provide sponsorship for a wide range of academic events, from undergraduate conferences to major international meetings. This includes recent support for:

  • The UK Language Variation and Change conference
  • The International Congress of Phonetic Sciences
  • PARLAY (Postgraduate Academic Researchers in Linguistics at York)
  • MFiL (Manchester Forum in Linguistics)
  • And many more!

Outreach & Recognition

  • Bursaries to help students attend the LAGB annual meeting
  • The Anna Siewierska Prize for outstanding student essays
  • Ongoing support for the UK
  • Linguistics Olympiad (UKLO)
  • Backing the Linguistics Research Digest blog
  • Representation at UCGAL, UCML, and the Arts and Humanities Alliance

Every subscription directly contributes to sustaining and developing these initiatives.