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Biography
Leah is a PhD student from Yorkshire, England, studying at the University of Galway as part of the Exploring the Arctic Archive research project. She is currently researching the role of Inuit languages and translation in the search for the Franklin Expedition.
Research Interests
Arctic humanities, Arctic Indigenous languages, youth involvement in Arctic governance, sociolinguistics, history of ideas on language, nineteenth-century studies.
Teaching Interests
Phonetics, phonology, Praat software, Speech and Language Therapy, linguistics.
Education/Academic qualification
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External positions
MPhil Polar Studies, Distinction, Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
1 Sep 2022 → 1 Jul 2023
BA (Hons) Linguistics, First Class, University of Cambridge
1 Oct 2019 → 1 Jul 2022
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Research output
- 1 Article
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Co-creating Arctic Futures: Perspectives from Emerging Leaders on Youth Leadership and Inclusive Governance
Palmer, L., 1 Nov 2024, In: Arctic Yearbook.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Ireland and the Arctic: Historical Connections, Future Potential
Palmer, L. (Speaker)
5 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk
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American Indian Workshop
Palmer, L. (Oral Presentation)
26 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Inuktitut in the Archive
Palmer, L. (Speaker)
13 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk
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Association of Canadian Studies in Ireland 2024
Palmer, L. (Oral Presentation)
1 Jan 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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International Conference of Historical Lexicography and Lexicology
Palmer, L. (Oral Presentation)
1 Jan 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...