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Dr Eirini Sanoudaki ‘s research examines language in monolingual and bilingual speakers, focusing on children with developmental conditions such as Down syndrome. She collaborates with the Down's syndrome Association and other external partners on projects studying language and cognitive skills in typical and atypical development. She has published extensively in this field.

She pioneered research on language development in neurodiverse Welsh-English bilingual children, and has attracted UKRI funding for projects in this field.

She is Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Director of Postgraduate Research and Director of Welsh Language Matters in the School of Arts, Culture and Language. She also leads the Linguistics and Bilingualism Pathway for the ESRC Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS).

Eirini is passionate about bilingualism, and about encouraging the learning and use of Welsh. In 2021, she won a nationalÌý award for the use of Welsh in the workplace.

Eirini is also the head of the 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Child Bilingualism Lab.

Email: e.sanoudaki@bangor.ac.uk

• BA: Philology
  National and Kapodistrian University of Athens,
• PhD: PhD Linguistics
  University College London,
• MA: MA Linguistics
  University of Reading,

PhD Supervision

Charlotte Cooper. Investigating the Language Learning Experiences of People with Multiple Neurodivergent Conditions. PhD ESRC studentship in Bilingualism. Start date October 2024.

Jazmine Beauchamp. Consonant Development in typically developing Welsh-English bilingual children. PhD ESRC studentship in Bilingualism. Start date October 2023.

Laura Maguire. Neurogenerative Models of Alzheimer's Disease in Bilinguals. MA+PhD ESRC studentship in Bilingualism.Ìý Start date October 2022.

Maryam Awawdeh. Reading skills of Arabic-English bilingual children with developmental language disorder (DLD).Ìý PhD ESRC studentship in Bilingualism. Start date October 2022.

Gareth Caulfield. Immersion Education and Bilingualism: Exploring Perceptions, Expectations and Effective Delivery. PhD ESRC studentship in Bilingualism. Start date October 2022.

Jago Williams. Bilingual development in children with a dual diagnosis of ASD and Down syndrome. MA+PhD ESRC studentship in Bilingualism. Start date September 2021.

Bethan Collins. Cognitive and Linguistic Skills in Emergent Bilingual Primary School Children in Wales. PhD ESRC studentship in Bilingualism. Start date September 2021.

Rebecca Day. Bilingualism in Rett syndrome. MA+PhD ESRC studentship in Bilingualism. Start date September 2019

Felicity Parry. Teachers' attitudes and experiences of the speech and language disorder identification process in bilingual pupils. PhD Bilingualism. Start date January 2020.

Athanasia Papastergiou. Language and Executive Functioning Skills in Greek-English Bilingual Children in the UK. ESRC funded PhD in Bilingualism. Completed 2021.

Rebecca Ward. Profiling language abilities in Welsh-English bilinguals with Down syndrome. ESRC funded PhD in Bilingualism. Completed 2020.

Maram Alamri. The acquisition of spatial relations by Arabic learners of English. Completed 2020.

Wesam Almehmadi. Pragmatic features in adolescents with Autism. Completed 2019.

Teaching

Eirini teaches advanced modules on language development and neurodevelopmental conditions, bilingualism, and research methods. She has also taught modules across many other areas of linguistics.

• QXL3316/4416 Language Disorders and Bilingualism
• QXL3317/4417 Child Language Acquisition
• QXL3303 Intro to Speech Language Therapy
• QXL4432 Linguistic Research Methods
• QXL4400 MA/MSc Dissertation
• QXL2235 Foundations of Multilingualism
• QXL2204 Morphosyntax

2024

• Accepted/In press
  Collins, B. & Sanoudaki, E., 2024, (Accepted/In press) Prifysgol 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ.
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
• Accepted/In press
  Collins, B. & Sanoudaki, E., 2024, (Accepted/In press) Prifysgol 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ.
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
• Accepted/In press
  Sanoudaki, E., Awawdeh, M., Beauchamp, J., Caulfield, G., Collins, B., Cooper, S., Day, R., Maguire, L., Papastergiou, A., Parry, F., Ward, B., Williams, J. & Williams, M., 22 Jul 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Gwerddon Fach.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Ward, B. & Sanoudaki, E., 3 Jul 2024, In: Child Neuropsychology. 30, 5, p. 760-782 23 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2023

• Published
  Papastergiou, A., Sanoudaki, E., Tamburelli, M. & Chondrogianni, V., Jan 2023, In: Bilingualism: Language and Cognition. 26, 1, p. 78-94
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

• Published
  Papastergiou, A. & Sanoudaki, E., 14 Sept 2022, In: International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. 25, 8, p. 2834-2852
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Papastergiou, A., Pappas, V. & Sanoudaki, E., Jun 2022, In: Behavior Research Methods. 54, 3, p. 1319-1345 27 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2021

• Published
  Ward, R. & Sanoudaki, E., Jul 2021, In: Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics. 35, 7, p. 663-689
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Ward, B. & Sanoudaki, E., Sept 2021, In: Journal of Communication Disorders. 93, 106126.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

• Published
  Almehmadi, W., Tenbrink, T. & Sanoudaki, E., 20 Jul 2020, In: Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research. 63, 7, p. 2308-2321
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Althobaiti, H., Sanoudaki, E. & Kotzoglou, G., 24 Dec 2020, In: Journal of Monolingual and Bilingual Speech. 2, 2, p. 165-184
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2018

• Published
  Sanoudaki, E., 2018, Sonic Signatures: Studies dedicated to John Harris. Lindsey, G. & Nevins, A. (eds.). John Benjamins Publishing Company, p. 190–200 ( Language Faculty and Beyond).
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

2015

• Published
  Sanoudaki, E. & Thierry, G., 2015, In: International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. 18, 5, p. 548-560
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Sanoudaki, E., 2015, Selected papers of the 11th International Conference on Greek Linguistics. Kotzoglou, G., Nikolou, K., Karantzola, E., Frantzi, K., Galantomos, I., Georgalidou, M., Kourti-Kazoullis, V., Papadopoulou, C. & Vlachou, E. (eds.). p. 1520-1534
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

2014

• Published
  Tamburelli, M., Sanoudaki, E., Jones, G. & Sowinska, M., 18 Nov 2014, In: Bilingualism: Language and Cognition. 18, 4, p. 713-725
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Sanoudaki, E. & Thierry, G. L., 9 May 2014, Advances in the Study of Bilingualism. Thomas, E. M. & Mennen, I. (eds.). 2014 ed. Multilingual Matters, p. 214-230
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Sanoudaki, E. & Varlokosta, S., 1 Aug 2014, In: Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research. 57, p. 1442-1452
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Sanoudaki, E. & Varlokosta, S., 2 Sept 2014, In: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. 50, 2, p. 176–186
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Sanoudaki, E. & Varlokosta, S., 3 Jun 2014, In: Language Acquisition. 22, 1, p. 40-67
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

• Published
  Sanoudaki, E. & Varlokosta, S., Jul 2013, Advances in Language Acquisition. Stavrakaki, S., Lalioti, M. & Konstantinopoulou, P. (eds.). Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, p. 435-443
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• Published
  Sanoudaki, E. & Varlokosta, S., 2013, Selected papers of the 10th ICGL [International Conference of Greek Linguistics]. Gavriilidou, Z., Efthymiou, A., Thomadaki, E. & Kambakis-Vougiouklis, P. (eds.). Komotini: Democritus University of Thrace, p. 1100-1109
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

2012

• Published
  Thierry, G. & Sanoudaki, E., Jun 2012, In: Revue Française de Linguistique Appliquée. 17, 2, p. 33-48
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2010

• Published
  Sanoudaki, E., 2010, In: Journal of Greek Linguistics. 10, 1, p. 74-114
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2009

• Published
  Sanoudaki, E., Jun 2009, Strength relations in phonology. Nasukawa, K. & Backley, P. (eds.). Mouton de Gruyter, p. 149-182
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

2008

• Published
  Sanoudaki, E., 2008, Proceedings of the Child Language Seminar 2007: 30th Anniversary. Marinis, T., Papangeli, A. & Stojanovik, V. (eds.). p. 120-130
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
• Published
  Sanoudaki, E., 2008, Language Acquisition and Development. Gavarró, A. & Freitas, M. J. (eds.). Cambridge: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, p. 381-385
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

2004

• Published
  Sanoudaki, E., 2004, Proceedings of the 6th international conference of Greek linguistics. Rethymnon: University of Crete
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

2025

• 2025

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2024

• Nov 2024 →

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• Nov 2024

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• 13 Oct 2024

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• Presentation at the North Wales Speech and Language Exchange 2024 conference

  Oct 2024

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• Oral presentation at the Symposium on Language Disorders and Bilingualism

  Sep 2024

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• Oral presentation at the Symposium on Language Disorders and Bilingualism

  Sep 2024

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• Keynote at the International Conference on Language Disorders 9

  Sep 2024

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Member of Scientific committee, Advances in second/foreign language Acquisition conference

  2024 →

  Activity: Membership of committee (Member)

• Member of Scientific committee: International Conference Language Disorders in Greek 9

  2024

  Activity: Membership of committee (Member)

• 2024 →

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2023

• Talk given at the 2023 Rett UK conference: This talk provides a brief exploration of bilingual language development in individuals with Rett syndrome, offering insights into the challenges and strategies for supporting their linguistic growth in multilingual environments.

  2 Nov 2023

  Links:

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Bilingual Language Development in Rett syndrome

  26 Jun 2023

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)

• 2023

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• 2023

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2022

• Two talks by 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ's Child Bilingualism Lab at the ESRC Festival of Social Science- Bangor 26/10/2022, Cardiff 03/11/2022. Members of the lab spoke about their individual research into childhood bilingualism in typically developing individuals, individuals with developmental disorders, and children who speak a heritage language.

  26 Oct 2022 – 3 Nov 2022

  Links:

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• 22 Sep 2022

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Oral presentation - Language skills in Greek-English bilingual children attending Greek supplementary schools in England.Ìý

  17 Sep 2022

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• Sep 2022

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

• Talk given at the National Eisteddfod with the Child Bilingualism lab, on our research into the effects of bilingualism in children with Down syndrome, Rett syndrome, and executive functioning in bilingual typically developing children.

  2 Aug 2022

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• 27 Jun 2022

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Jun 2022

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• 2022

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• 2022

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2021

• Gave a lecture on Rett syndrome to a mixture of undergraduate and postgraduate students in 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ's QXL-3316/4416 Language Disorders & Bilingualism module

  22 Nov 2021

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Sep 2021

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

• 14 Jul 2021

  Links:

  Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

• Poster: Longitudinal Development of Language in a Bilingual Individual with Rett syndrome

  14 Jul 2021

  Links:

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)

• May 2021

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

• QXL-4417 Child Language Acquisition

  20 Apr 2021

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Apr 2021

  Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar (Contributor)

• 2021

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

• 2021

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• External examiner, Linguistics and English Language, University of Bedfordshire

  2021 →

  Activity: Examination (Examiner)

• External examiner, MA in Experimental and Theoretical Linguistics

  2021 →

  Activity: Examination (Examiner)

• 2021

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2020

• Is Bilingual Language Development Possible in an Adolescent with the Preserved Speech Variant of Rett syndrome?

  22 Sep 2020

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)

• Bilingual Language Development in Rett Syndrome

  4 Aug 2020

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)

• 2020

  Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee (Contributor)

• 2020

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• 2020

  Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee (Contributor)

• 2020

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• 2020

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2019

• Peer reviewer

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• Peer review

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2018

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• 2018

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  2018 →

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2017

• 3 Nov 2017

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• 2017 – 2021

  Activity: Examination (Examiner)

• Reviewer

  2017 →

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2016

• Peer reviewer

  2016 →

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2015

• 23 Mar 2015

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• 5 Mar 2015

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Talk at the Bilingualism seminar series, 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ

  2015

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• MA Linguistics dissertation, English Language and Linguistics, University of Kent

  2015

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• 2015

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• Peer review

  2015 →

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• Peer review

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• Peer reviewer

  2015 →

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2014

• Invited Seminar, Faculty of Turkish Studies and Modern Asian Studies,

  University of Athens

  Jul 2014

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• 16 Feb 2014

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• 15 Jan 2014

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

• Peer reviewer

  2014 →

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2012

• May 2012

  Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)

2009

• Peer reviewer

  2009 →

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• 01/12/2016 – 01/08/2019 (Finished)

2021-2025ÌýESRC Wales DTP doctoral grantÌý(Principal supervisor)

Project: ‘Language DevelopmentÌý in Welsh-English bilingual children withÌý Down syndrome and autism’

Collaboration with Down's Syndrome Association

Postgraduate Researcher (PhD Bilingualism)Ìý

2018ÌýESRC/Wales DTP small grant: Collaboration (CoI and PhD Supervisor).

Public engagement project: ‘Bilingualism in children with Down syndrome: workshops for families’

Collaboration with Down's Syndrome Association

PI:ÌýRebecca Ward

2017 ESRC Impact Acceleration Account Major Award: PhD Student Community Outreach Fellowship. (PI and Project Lead).

Project: ‘Childhood Bilingualism in Complementary Schools.’

Fellow: Athanasia Papastergiou

2016 Welsh Crucible grant. (CoI and Bangor Lead).Ìý Duration 9 months

Project: ‘Humour in Welsh-English Bilinguals’

PI Gil Greengross (Aberystwyth), CoI Manon Jones (School of Psychology, Bangor).

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2016-2019ÌýESRC Wales DTP doctoral grant (Principal supervisor)

Second supervisor: Enlli Thomas.

Project: ‘Profiling language abilities in Welsh-English bilinguals with Down syndrome’

Postgraduate Researcher (PhD Bilingualism): Rebecca Ward Ìý

2009-2010 Postdoctoral research grant, Greek State Scholarship Foundation (IKY)

Project: ‘The acquisition of pronominal reference in Greek-speaking children with Down Ìýsyndrome’.

Advisor: Spyridoula Varlokosta