Symposium on Learning Analytics in Language Learning and Teaching Call for Papers Arising from participation in the EU-funded VITAL project (http://project-vital.eu/) the University of Central Lancashire is hosting a one-day symposium on Learning Analytics in Language Learning and Teaching on 17th July 2017 in Preston. The keynote speakers include Professor Jozef Colpaert (University of Antwerp, Belgium) and Professor Bart Rienties (Open University, UK) Abstract submission guidelines Abstracts should be no longer than 300 words and submitted as a word attachment to the conference email address ([log in to unmask]). The submission email should contain the participant’s name, affiliation and biography (50 to 100 words). The deadline is 22nd May April 2017. All submissions will be blind peer-reviewed. Accepted abstracts will be allotted 20 minutes for presentations. Further information on the symposium is available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learning-analytics-in-language-learning-and-teaching-tickets-33850975178 Key dates Abstract submission: 22nd May 2017 Notification to presenters: 5th June 2017 Conference: 17th July 2017 Publication guidelines Presenters will also be invited to submit their papers for publication in a special edition of the peer-reviewed Journal of Second Language Teaching and Research. Conference Address Scholars Suite, School of Language and Global Studies, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE. Participant Registration Please register as a conference participant by following the link below. This event is free and light refreshments will be provided: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learning-analytics-in-language-learning-and-teaching-tickets-33850975178 The VITAL project has been funded with support from the European Commission (Project number: 2015-BE02-KA203-012317). The information in this research reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.