EMLex / European Master in Lexicography

14/07/2026

EMLex at University of Vigo!
Researchers from eight universities gathered at the University of Vigo’s Pontevedra campus to advance the Esmas-Es+ project, an initiative aimed at developing an automatic multilingual semantic tagging tool that helps computer systems understand the meaning of words and expressions more accurately. The project combines linguistics, artificial intelligence, and language technologies to create a prototype capable of automatically assigning semantic labels to texts. These labels provide information about the meaning and context of words, improving applications such as AI systems, machine translation, and information analysis.

Launched in 2023 and coordinated by María José Domínguez of the University of Santiago de Compostela, Esmas-Es+ brings together more than 15 researchers from institutions in Spain, Portugal, and Chile. The project seeks to develop and validate a multilingual semantic tagging system covering Galician, Spanish, French, and German.

The meeting in Pontevedra concluded with a public outreach session linked to the European Master in Lexicography (EMLex), offering participants an introduction to semantic tagging and the ontological routes used by the prototype.

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10/07/2026

The EMLex Master’s programme has been ranked 2nd among the best Master’s programmes in Spain!!! More information:

Incluye los másteres más destacados en Derecho, Comunicación, Educación, Ingeniería o Salud, entre otros.

30/06/2026

Alain Rey Cohort in Paris!

https://www.emlex.eu.usc.gal/web/memories-our-trip-paris-alain-rey-cohort

04/05/2026

EMLex Newsletter has just been published! This new issue brings updates on recent activities, projects, and news from the EMLex community, offering readers insights into ongoing initiatives and upcoming events. Be sure to check it out and stay connected with everything that is happening across the EMLex network. More information:

25/02/2026

EMLex Colloquium in Viña del Mar, Chile. The topic of our colloquium? Lexicography, teaching and language technology. Are you going to miss it? This is EMLex 💡🌳💬

20/02/2026

We launch the EMLex Summer Term 2026 at the Université de Lorraine! The Welcome Day on March 2 features opening remarks from university representatives and a keynote lecture by UNESCO experts, followed by sessions on lexicography and the work of Alain Rey and Dictionnaires Le Robert.
Throughout the week, students will enjoy academic activities, guided visits in the city, a tour of the ATILF and campus libraries, and cultural events including a Goethe-Institut visit and a concert by the Orchestre de l’Opéra National de Nancy-Lorraine and entry to the Musée des Beaux-Arts.

02/02/2026

Final hours to apply!

Application EMlex students in Portugal Erasmus Mundus The scholarship application period for the Erasmus Mundus programme – EMLex (Intake 2026) is now open until February 2, 2026 (inclusive). To apply, please click here. A sample of the student agreement for the study period 2026-2028 can be found...

01/02/2026

Final hours to apply! Don't miss the opportunity to become a member of the EMLex communitty!

Application EMlex students in Portugal Erasmus Mundus The scholarship application period for the Erasmus Mundus programme – EMLex (Intake 2026) is now open until February 2, 2026 (inclusive). To apply, please click here. A sample of the student agreement for the study period 2026-2028 can be found...

23/01/2026

Still time to apply!

16/12/2025

Discover Braga through the eyes of EMLex student Punsisi—a heartfelt reflection on a journey that began with curiosity and turned into unforgettable memories. Thank you for sharing your beautiful words!

I can still see that day as if it were a scene from a film— the moment I arrived in Braga, the golden light of late afternoon spilling across the cobblestone streets. My suitcase rattled behind me, still heavy with the weight of Erlangen and the final exam I had just left behind. I didn’t know what this new semester would hold; the future felt like an unopened book. All I knew was that our entire cohort would be together for the months ahead, and the thought made my heart pound with equal parts excitement and fear. Would I be able to keep up? Would I find my place here? Then, on that very first day, she appeared—Prof. Idalete, with her bright smile and open arms. She hugged me as if she’d known me forever, and in that instant, every ounce of my anxiety melted away. From that moment, I knew I would cherish her presence throughout the semester.

During our first week, we were out the door almost every morning—a whirlwind of excursions that turned strangers into companions. On buses, in museums, across sunlit squares, I began to learn the faces, laughter, and quiet strengths of the people with whom I’d spend the months ahead. The term itself was intense: four concentrated months, ten distinct modules—stretching from the theoretical foundations of lexicography to code, corpora, and computational linguistics. That range made the program’s interdisciplinarity impossible to miss. We were nineteen students from fifteen countries, and the professors, too, arrived from across the map, giving the whole experience a generous, unmistakably international character.

The semester unfolded beautifully, filled with deep learning and countless shared moments. Every Friday, our unmissable coffee breaks became a cherished ritual—a time to unwind, laugh, and truly connect beyond the classroom. Weekends were for discovery: from the colorful streets of Porto to the historic charm of Coimbra, from the windswept cliffs of Nazaré to the canals of Aveiro, and down to the sunlit shores of Faro, I wandered through Portugal’s many faces of beauty. Even its neighbors were not forgotten—during the holidays, I ventured into Spain, exploring the vibrant streets of Madrid, the warmth of Málaga, and the soul of Sevilla. Beyond Europe, my journey stretched further south to Morocco, where I wandered through the bustling streets of Casablanca, marveled at the vibrant colors and energy of Marrakesh, and discovered the charm and history of Rabat

It was a truly wholesome experience, shared with a group of extraordinary, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE—an experience that will forever remain close to my heart. As we now scatter across different corners of Europe, each beginning a new chapter, I want to end with a small note of gratitude: thank you for being a part of my life, for every smile, every conversation, every moment we shared.

Until we meet again.
Punsisi LIYANAGE (Sri Lanka)
EMLex (Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani Cohort 2024-2026)