Brussels Speaks Many Languages: EUTOPIA Autumn School 2026

Experience multilingualism where it’s part of everyday life

From November 9 to 13, 2026, the EUTOPIA Autumn School “A Linguistic and Literary Perspective on Multilingual Societies” invites students from the EUTOPIA network to Brussels. In this multilingual European metropolis, different languages, cultural experiences, and academic perspectives come together.

Together with students and faculty from various EUTOPIA universities, you will spend five days exploring multilingualism and its social and cultural facets.

The focus will be on:

• Languages in Everyday Life: Communication and Coexistence in Multilingual Societies
• Language and society: language policy and dealing with linguistic diversity
• Multilingual Lifestyles: Personal Experiences and Diverse Linguistic Perspectives
• Language and culture: Multilingualism in literature, music, and film
• Practical ideas: cultural and social initiatives related to multilingualism

You’ll participate in lectures and interactive seminars and engage in conversation with students and faculty from the EUTOPIA network. During a Field Day, Brussels itself becomes a space for learning and discovery.

Who Can Participate?

The Autumn School is open to bachelor’s and master’s students from all departments at EUTOPIA universities. Students in the fields of languages, linguistics, and literature are particularly encouraged to apply.

Participation is free for students at TU Dresden. You can attend the Autumn School without earning ECTS credits or earn 3 ECTS credits. Please check in advance whether the credits can be recognized toward your degree program.

Interest and Application

Travel to Brussels may be subsidized for two students from TU Dresden.

If you would like to participate, please contact Kerstin Le Merdy by September 28, 2026. You will then receive all further information regarding travel funding and the application process.

Applications for the Autumn School in Brussels must be submitted by September 29, 2026.

Dates: November 9–13, 2026

Location: Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels

Contact: Kerstin Le Merdy (), EUTOPIA Local Facilitator, TU Dresden

For more information about the program and its content, please visit the EUTOPIA Autumn School website.

Contact person for the EUTOPIA Autumn School: Melina Delmas ()