A case study in language ingenuity.
With over 130 indigenous languages spoken across its 83 islands, is Vanuatu the most linguistically diverse nation in the world. Born from contact with European and other Pacific languages, Bislama is now one of Vanuatu’s official languages. To celebrate Vanuatu Bislama Language Week, this presentation will explore the history of one of the youngest languages in the world and the ways it is similar, and different to the languages that played a part in it’s development.
Presented by Dr Royce Dodd.
Date: Monday, 27 July 2026
Time: Refreshments from 5.00pm, Lecture will begin at 5.30pm followed by Q and A
Venue: Lecture Theatre Level 2, University of Waikato – Tauranga Campus, 101 Durham Street
Parking: is available at the Spring Street Carpark; located directly across the road from the campus and is free from 5.00pm
