The Language Research and Innovation Competition (LaRIC2025) is a bi-annual language innovation competition organised by the Language Centre, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM). It is a national and international platform to showcase groundbreaking innovations in language education, linguistics, communication, and language-related technologies.
This competition promotes explicitly practical, original, and impactful innovations that address real-world language challenges. It invites participation from students, postgraduate researchers, academicians, educators, and language professionals committed to advancing the field through innovation, not as a conference, but as a rigorous competition evaluated by academic and industry experts.
LaRIC2023: Laying the Foundation
The inaugural LaRIC2023 established itself as a national-level innovation competition, drawing entries from diverse higher education institutions and language-related industries. Participants introduced creative, applicable solutions and were recognised for their originality, relevance, and contributions to the field.
Building on this success, LaRIC2025 opens its doors to international participants, expanding its reach and impact across borders while maintaining a clear focus on language research and innovation.
Why Participate in LaRIC2025?
Compete in a recognised national and international innovation platform for language-based projects
Gain visibility and recognition for practical, original innovations in language studies
Enhance your research and innovation profile through expert evaluation and certification
Join a growing network of innovators shaping the future of language education and communication
Contribute to real-world solutions that influence teaching, learning, and language policy
Publication Opportunity
All participants will be invited to submit an extended abstract for consideration in a post-competition publication. Selected abstracts will be published in an ISBN-registered e-book by the Language Centre, UPNM. This initiative offers participants a valuable opportunity to gain academic recognition and disseminate their innovations to a broader scholarly and professional audience.
LaRIC2025 is not just a competition. It provides a space for innovators to challenge boundaries, translate research into practice, and bring forward transformative ideas that shape the future of language studies.
