Center for Intercultural Dialogue

U Texas San Antonio: Professor and Director of the School of Communication, Language, and Culture (USA)

Professor and Director of the School of Communication, Language, and Culture, University of Texas, San Antonio, TX, USA. Deadline: open until filled (review begins 17 July 2026).

The School of Communication, Language, and Culture in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts at the University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a tenured Professor to serve as the inaugural School Director for an initial term of three years (renewable), to begin August 1, 2026. Given the unique potential of the newly created School, which unites specializations in bilingual and community journalism, digital communication and media influence, digital humanities, health communication, interpersonal communication, languages, linguistics, literary studies, organizational communication, and translation and interpreting studies, among other areas, they seek an innovative inaugural School Director who is a leader, a scholar, a teacher, and a mentor. The new director will lead efforts to bring together the Departments of Communication and Modern Languages and Literatures, forge and implement long-term goals, help recruit students and faculty members, develop novel and robust curricula, foster faculty development and leadership, and build up donor and alumni relations. Combined, the departments offer a variety of BA and MA programs in addition to a new Ph.D. in Communication currently under review, and candidates from any specialization related to the disciplines in the new School are welcome to apply. The course load in the School is typically two courses per semester (2/2) at the undergraduate and graduate level, with the director receiving two course releases per year (1/1). The different programs housed in the School offer faculty the option to teach in a variety of modalities, including residential and online-only courses.

The School of Communication, Language, and Culture represents a newly created academic unit within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. Boasting more than 70 faculty, 1,000 majors, and 50 MA students, the School envisions an interconnected ecosystem rooted in, drawing from, and building on shared strengths of the Department of Communication and the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. The new school will serve as home to six residential Bachelor of Arts degrees, two online Bachelor of Arts degrees, a certificate in Healthcare Interpreting, and two Master of Arts degrees. A new PhD program, various certificates at the undergraduate and graduate levels and online Bachelor of Arts degrees are currently under development. As a center of excellence in research and teaching, the School shapes the future of communication that is global, multilingual, and connected to the global landscape. The School harkens back to a storied history of communication entrepreneurship in San Antonio as home to the genesis of nationwide Spanish language publishing and broadcast and looks forward to ongoing communication innovation in multiple media. As a learning community, the School brings together faculty, staff, students, and local stakeholders to celebrate our programs. The School will further house the Center for Dialogue and Deliberation and the Digital Media Lab. Additional centers focused on language acquisition, translation and interpreting, and bilingual journalism are anticipated. The inaugural director will have an unparalleled opportunity to significantly influence the development of new degree programs and centers in the new School.

The Linguistic Landscape of International Public Spaces in Shanghai

Li, W., & Wang, L. (2026). A study on the linguistic landscape of
international public spaces in Shanghai: A cosmopolitan translation
perspective. Humanities and Social Sciences
Communications.

Since the 1930s, Shanghai has evolved into a dynamic crossroads of Eastern and Western cultural exchange, increasingly positioning itself as a critical hub for global intercultural dialog. International communities in Shanghai, serving as microcosms of international coexistence, present a complex linguistic landscape where Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean dominate public signage. This paper examines the cosmopolitan dimensions of translation practices within these communities’ linguistic landscapes, particularly focusing on the symbiotic relationship between textual and visual elements. By analyzing translation strategies for bilingual, multilingual, and multimodal signs, the study highlights how translation not only facilitates cross-cultural communication but also actively shapes urban internationalization. In global cities like Shanghai, cosmopolitan translation in public spaces subtly accommodates diverse populations while fostering a hybrid yet cohesive urban identity. Departing from conventional disciplinary boundaries, this research bridges translation studies, urban sociology, and cosmopolitan theory, proposing that translation functions as both a methodological tool and a conceptual framework for interdisciplinary inquiry. The findings aim to expand the theoretical scope of translation studies while offering practical insights for multilingual urban planning.

French Institutes for Advanced Study: Fellowships 2027-28 (France)

Fellowships in 2027-2028, French Institutes for Advanced Study, seven locations in France. Deadline: 25 June 2026.

The French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme offers 10-month fellowships at the seven Institutes of Aix-Marseille, Cergy, Loire Valley (Orléans-Tours), Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes and Paris. It welcomes applications from high-level international scholars to develop their innovative research projects in France. For the 2027-2028 academic year, FIAS offers 29 fellowship positions: Aix-Marseille (7), Cergy (3), Loire Valley Orléans-Tours (2), Lyon (3), Montpellier (2), Nantes (4), Paris (8).

The FIAS Fellowhip Programme is open to all disciplines in the Social Sciences and the Humanities (SSH) and to all other research fields interfacing with the SSH. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the webpages of the host Institutes for Advanced Study (IAS) to learn more about their specific scientific priorities, areas of focus, and institutional partners, as these should be carefully considered before applying.

FIAS fellows will benefit from the support and stimulating scientific environment offered by the IAS, characterized by a multidisciplinary cohort of fellows and strong connections to local research centers and laboratories. They will be free to organize their work and conduct research according to their own priorities and interests.

FIAS awards fellowships to outstanding researchers of all career levels, from postdoctoral researchers to senior scientists. The minimum requirement is a PhD + 2 years of research experience at the time of the application (PhD training period will not be considered in the calculation of experience).

Researchers from all countries are eligible to the FIAS Fellowship Programme but they must have spent no more than 12 months in France during the three years prior to the application deadline.

CFP UNESCO IYF Silk Roads Cooperation Grant 2026

IYF Silk Roads Cooperation Grant, UNESCO, Paris, France. Deadline: 30 June 2026.

Since 2017, the International Youth Forum (IYF) on Creativity and Heritage along the Silk Roads has mobilized over 800 participants from 146 countries to foster intercultural dialogue and heritage conservation. To transition from dialogue to tangible impact, the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia is launching the IYF Silk Roads Cooperation Grant. This initiative aims to bridge the last three editions of the forum (2023–2025) and provide seed funding to transform youth-led ideas into sustainable, real-world practices.

Objectives

Bridge the Implementation Gap: Providing resources to turn IYF ideas into operational projects.
Foster South-South Cooperation: Requiring cross-country collaboration that mirrors the spirit of the Silk Roads
Advance Culture as an SDG: Positioning heritage as a driver for sustainable economic growth.

Thematic Areas

Proposals must address at least one of the following themes:

Inclusive Heritage and Social Cohesion: Using cultural heritage for peacebuilding and social integration.
Digital Frontiers and Heritage Entrepreneurship: Intersecting technology and business for heritage protection.
Innovative Heritage Protection: Feasible operation models to solve local heritage challenges.
Expanded Network Impact: Strengthening connections through joint youth proposals.

Lisle International: Global Seed Grant Program 2026

Global Seed Grants, Lisle International, Leander, TX, USA. Deadlines: Last date to Request to apply: 2 June 2026; Completed application: 1 September 2026.

Do you have a project idea that will bring people of diverse backgrounds together for shared learning? Lisle International provides Global Seed Grants to support innovative projects which advance intercultural understanding through shared experiences, with the goal of creating a more just social order. Projects may seek to bridge a variety of community divides, including ethnic, cultural, religious, racial or gender perspectives, anywhere in the world.

Lisle International was an early pioneer in intercultural education programming, beginning with US projects in 1936 and expanding internationally in 1952. Since 2004, Lisle has focused on providing small “seed grants” to support programs fostering intercultural understanding.

Grants of $500 to $5,000 are available to innovative projects that match the mission of Lisle. Lisle awards between three and eight grants each year to projects in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.

CID Poster 3: Intercultural Dialogue Definition Translated into Catalan

This poster was designed by Linda J. de Wit, and published previously; it now has been translated into Catalan.

The quote by Peter Praxmarer does not come from a publication, but from a Skype conversation we had on April 25, 2017. I was struck by what he said, and how nicely it summed up the concept of intercultural dialogue, and requested permission to turn the definition into a poster, and he graciously agreed. In terms of visual design, Linda indicated “art” by the picture frame, and “science” by the design in the background. Hopefully this definition will find a wide audience, because I think it does a better and more concise job of explaining intercultural dialogue than other definitions I’ve seen.

The Catalan translation was provided by Neus Crous-Costa, and the graphic design work necessary to revise was by Yan Qiu. Here then is CID Poster 3: Definició de diàleg intercultural.

Just in case anyone wants to cite this poster, the following would be the recommended format:

Center for Intercultural Dialogue. (2026). Definició de diàleg intercultural [N. Crous-Costa, trans.]. CID Posters, 3. Available from: https://centerforinterculturaldialogue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cid-poster-3-art-and-science-catalan.png

As with other series, CID Posters are available for free on the site; just click on the thumbnail to download a printable version. They may be downloaded, printed, and shared as is, without changes, without cost, so long as there is acknowledgment of the source.

As with other CID Publications, if you wish to prepare an original contribution, please send an email before starting any work to receive approval, to minimize inadvertent duplication, and to learn about technical requirements. As is the case any series, posters should be created initially in English. If you want to volunteer to translate a poster into a language in which you are fluent, send in a note before starting, to receive approval and to confirm no one else is working on the same one.

Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz
Director, Center for Intercultural Dialogue
intercult.dialogue AT gmail.com

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool U: International Communications Specialist (China)

International Communications Specialist, Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University, Suzhou, China. Deadline: 11 June 2026.

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Write and edit media releases for international media;
• Maintain and build XJTLU’s international media contacts, including handling media enquiries, and capture media contact information in a database shared with other Communications team writers
• Help to develop communication strategies to increase earned media coverage for XJTLU in influential international and English-language Chinese media platforms;
• Organise and participate in media relationship maintenance activities, including one-to-one meetings with international journalists and group media events;
• Discuss, plan and implement annual media promotion packages for the University that are both effective and on budget;
• Invite and host international media covering key University events, including the coordination of schedules, briefings and other logistical requirements as required;
• Write and edit a variety of other materials used in marketing and communications, such as social media posts, student recruitment campaigns, web page content, website news stories and articles, newsletters, event promotion, University background information, video scripts, speeches and reports, and other items;
• Help plan and coordinate content for complex editorial projects targeting international and Chinese audiences such as magazines or annual reports as assigned;
• Edit original English material developed by other departments or translated from Chinese for use on the XJTLU website, in media releases, or other publications while ensuring accuracy, coherent messaging and a consistent voice and style;
• Plan and organise international PR events or campaigns;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in journalism, communications, public relations or related fields;
• Excellent writing skills; native English; written fluency in additional languages is a plus;
• More than three years of experience in a communications management position in a corporate or institutional setting is essential; minimum of three years of directly relevant experience in a university environment and in-depth knowledge of higher education is preferred;
• Experience in managing media relations in higher education is preferred;
• Experience working with creative teams to develop complex projects such as news, stories, feature reports, collateral materials, web and digital content, and advertising;
• Cross-cultural communication skills and experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds;
• Flexibility to work some nights and weekends is essential.

Manchester Metropolitan U: Lecturer in International Business (UK)

Lecturer in International Business, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK. Deadline: 31 May 2026.

The Department of Marketing, International Business and Tourism is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in International Business on the Education, Practice and Citizenship (EPC) pathway. This role is particularly suited to candidates with industry experience in international and multinational business contexts, who are able to translate professional practice into high‑quality teaching and curriculum delivery.

They are especially interested in applicants with expertise in areas such as: sustainability, foreign direct investment and trade blocs, multicultural and cross‑cultural business management, and multinational enterprise strategy.

Priority will be given to candidates who have teaching experience in the area of International Marketing in addition to the previous areas. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate International Business provision, supporting modules through lectures, seminars, assessment and student guidance. Experience of applying real‑world international business cases, policy contexts or strategic decision‑making to teaching is highly valued.

Navigating Intercultural Competence with ChatGPT

Lee, L. M. (2025). Navigating intercultural competence with ChatGPT: Implications and recommendations for foreign language education. Journal of Language Teaching, 5(2), 1-8.

“Despite the increasing corpus of research concerning the application of ChatGPT in adaptive learning, grammar, and lexical acquisition in foreign language education (FLE), its effectiveness on the cultivation of intercultural competence (IC) as an essential learning outcome in FLE remains comparatively underexplored. This review article introduces the theoretical background and definitions of intercultural competence in second language acquisition (SLA) before analyzing empirical studies that examine ChatGPT’s cross-cultural performance across multiple languages, cultures, and methodologies. It then discusses the implications of utilizing ChatGPT for intercultural engagement in FLE. The article concludes by underscoring the imperative of critical artificial intelligence literacy (CAIL) among language learners and offers recommendations for best practices in FLE.”

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2026

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, as established by the United Nations in December 2002, occurs on 21 May every year.

Dialogue Builds Bridges, Diversity Builds the World.
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a global campaign spearheaded by the United Nations and supported by UNESCO, is observed annually on May 21. In an increasingly interconnected globe, this celebration emphasizes the transforming power of cultural diversity in promoting peace, economic progress, and international collaboration.

The Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, which was endorsed by UNESCO in 2001 and acknowledged culture as a common human legacy and a major force behind development, laid the groundwork for today.

May 21 was formally declared the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development by the United Nations General Assembly in 2002. In order to address growing cultural divides and to encourage communication as a means of achieving peace and stability, this resolution was introduced.

If you are a teacher, here are some concrete suggestions for projects to conduct with your students as a way to celebrate this day.

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