Antri Kanikli presents the findings of the Quality Research Policy Support Fund (QRPSF) projects she has co-led the past three years (2023-2025). The implementation of the projects provided an insight into the language practices of the Cypriot Arabic speech community and contributed to understanding a) why Cypriot Arabic is now severely endangered and b) how its transmission to the new generation can be effectively supported by Family Language Policy interventions and the creation of non-traditional media content.
Bio: Dr. Antri Kanikli holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of York, UK. She is now an Assistant Professor in Linguistics at UCLan Cyprus university. Her work has been published in international peer-reviewed linguistic journals, and she has led several national and European externally funded research projects, including the award-winning Planting Languages Erasmus+ project. She was one of the 2024 Social Action Award UK Alumni finalists in Cyprus, in recognition of the impact of her research on society. Antri has developed an international network of research collaborators, and she is working closely with national and European stakeholders to ensure that academic research informs policy making.