Lexicom – an intensive workshop in lexicography and lexical computing
basic information
dates: 11–15 September 2023
location: University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
organizer: Lexical Computing
registration limit: 20 participants
programme
Have a look at the sample programme. The final programme, reflecting developments in the field, will be published later.
lecturers and invited speakers
The course will be led by Michael Rundell, Miloš Jakubíček and Vojtěch Kovář.
We are delighted to announce that our guest lecturer this year will be Dr. Ana Frankenberg-Garcia from the University of Surrey.
included in the fee
The fee includes 1-year access to Sketch Engine, tuition, 5 lunches and refreshments during coffee breaks. Accommodation can be reserved during the registration. The participants are responsible for their travel expenses and other costs.
Fees, charges and cancellations
Cancellations received before 1st June 2023 will be refunded in full, minus the cost of EUR 25 processing fee. Cancellations received between 1st June 2023 and 10th August 2023 will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee of the registration costs. No refunds are generally being done for cancellations received after 10th August 2023 except for special circumstances. All cancellations must be sent in writing via e-mail to info@lexicom.courses. The organizers reserve the right to cancel the event before 1st April 2023.
reduced rates
The participant must register and pay on 31 May 2023 at the latest to qualify for the early bird discount. Participants from these countries qualify for the mid- and low-income country discount.
#StandWithUkraine
Following the war events in Ukraine, participants from Russia, Belarus, and Russian-occupied territories may not participate in Lexicom events.
Instead we offer three free places for participants from Ukraine. Update as of May 24th, 2023: all of these places are already taken.
group discount
Participants from the same institution or company will receive a 30% discount for the second and any additional participant.
| Registration fee | early bird | standard rate |
|---|---|---|
| high-income country | 1,640 EUR | 2,050 EUR |
| mid-income country | 1,310 EUR | 1,640 EUR |
| low-income country | 1,070 EUR | 1,340 EUR |
| student: high-income country | 1,070 EUR | 1,340 EUR |
| student: mid-income country | 910 EUR | 1,140 EUR |
| student low-income country | 820 EUR | 1,025 EUR |
all prices include VAT
venue
The Workshop will be held in Jesus College, part of the University of Cambridge. The college is over 500 years old, and is situated a short walk from the city centre. Some of its buildings are even older than the college itself, which was founded on the site of a medieval priory.
accommodation
Rooms (with breakfast) will be available in the college. Accommodation is not included in the price and can be reserved during the registration. Participants can also decide to book accommodation themselves.
accommodation information
Chapel Court
Single Ensuite, including breakfast
116 EUR per night
580 EUR for 5 nights (Sunday – Friday)
The accommodation can be selected in the registration form.
All prices include VAT.
travel information
Cambridge is easy to reach from all London airports. To find your bus/coach or train, check the airport websites. The journey time is between 30 mins and 2h30mins depending on the airport and the mode of transport.
Search for trains on National Rail or use National Express for bus/coach connections.
Airport information
London Stansted (50 km)
50 min by direct train from the airport
direct buses between the airport and Cambridge
London Luton (70 km)
direct buses between the airport and Cambridge
trains from London Luton Parkway Station via London King’s Cross Station
London Heathrow (120 km), London Gatwick (150 km)
direct buses between the airports and Cambridge
trains via London
London City Airport (90 km)
buses and trains from London
London Southend Airport (120 km)
check the airport website
