Annual Report

Bòrd na Gàidhlig Annual Report 2008/09

Research

Research is very important to Gaelic, and as well as supporting research, Bòrd na Gàidhlig makes use of much research which others have undertaken.

The research shows the situation of Gaelic and what should be done to benefit that situation, and it demonstrates the worth of the language. It is vital that research is carried out through the medium of Gaelic and not just about Gaelic.

Research on other minority languages is important to the work of Bòrd na Gàidhlig and the Bòrd is involved from time to time in research projects in partnership with language organisations from other countries.

In addition to individuals, there are research organisations and annual conferences like Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig. The colleges and universities promote research on many subjects in relation to Gaelic, and the Gaelic organisations themselves give much support to useful studies.

In March 2009, the Bòrd awarded the following research commissions:

Attitude & Ability by Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

Team: Iain Mac an Tàilleir with Gillian Munro, Marsaili MacLeod

Adult Learning by University of Edinburgh Celtic Department

Team: Wilson McLeod with Alasdair MacLeòid, Irene Pollock

Bòrd na Gàidhlig Projects by Hecla Consulting

Team: Iain Campbell with David Roberts

Corpus Technology by University of Glasgow Celtic Department

Team: Rob Ó Maolalaigh with Michael Bauer, Rob Wherrett

Education Output by University of Edinburgh Celtic Department (with Moray House School of Education)

Team: Wilson MacLeòid with Lindsay Paterson, Fiona O'Hanlon

For further information on any of the above contact the Language Planning Manager at Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Peadar Morgan.