About
The Evolutionary Linguistics Association (ELA) aims to support research in the field of evolutionary linguistics. Its activities include the organisation of summerschools, workshops and conferences, support in publishing books and articles about evolutionary linguistics, and building a community of researchers in the domain.
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ELA supports the Computational Models of Language Evolution book series, published by Language Science Press.
Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
The ELA Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to researchers that have shown great excellence in their contributions to the field of evolutionary linguistics.
| Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Baronchelli | City St George's, University of London | 2026 |
| Eörs Szathmáry | Eötvös University, Budapest / Parmenides Foundation, Pullach, Germany | 2024 |
| Pierre-Yves Oudeyer | Inria, Bordeaux | 2016 |
| Graeme Trousdale | University of Edinburgh | 2015 |
| James Hurford | University of Edinburgh | 2014 |
| Chris Knight | University College London | 2014 |
| Bill Croft | University of New Mexico | 2013 |
| Bernd Heine | University of Cologne | 2009 |
Past event
Making Meaning Through Embodied Language Games
ELA 30th Anniversary Gathering
Paris, France | 12-13 October 2026
The Evolutionary Linguistics Association marked the 30th anniversary of the language game paradigm with a gathering of researchers who have shaped its development.
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