Linda Fisher
Professor of Languages Education · School of Humanities and Social Sciences · University of Cambridge
Quick answer: Linda Fisher is Professor of Languages Education at University of Cambridge. Linda Fisher shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ I receive a high volume of requests for research supervision. Prospective PhD students are encouraged to consider the research themes outlined above before making contact. If I have not responded within two weeks, please accept my thanks for your interest but I will unable to take your proposal forward.
Research interests
Multilingualism, multilingual identity, metaphor in relation to belief formation and change, creativity in language learning, language learning motivation, language teacher education, sociocultural approaches in relation to the above, policy in relation to the above
Selected publications (since 2023)
Morea, N., & Fisher, L. (2025). ‘Am I multilingual?’ The relationship between pre-service teachers’ multilingual identities, language experiences and beliefs about multilingualism. The Language Learning Journal, 53(5), 605–621. https://doi.org/10.1080/09571736.2025.2549115
Forbes, K., Evans, M., Fisher, L., Gayton, A. & Rutgers, D. (2025). Willingness to identify: exploring factors that influence secondary school students' willingness to identify as multilingual. The Language Learning Journal. https://doi.org/10.1080/09571736.2025.2549114
Gayton, A., Evans, M., Fisher, L., Forbes, K. & Rutgers, D. (2025). Participative multilingual identity construction in Higher Education; challenging monolingual ideologies and practices. Education Sciences, 15(4) 463
Staples, H., & Fisher, L. (2025). Mul
Frequently asked questions
Is Linda Fisher hiring PhD students at University of Cambridge?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Linda Fisher's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I receive a high volume of requests for research supervision. Prospective PhD students are encouraged to consider the research themes outlined above before making contact. If I have not responded with.
What does Linda Fisher research?
Multilingualism, multilingual identity, metaphor in relation to belief formation and change, creativity in language learning, language learning motivation, language teacher education, sociocultural approaches in relation to the above, policy in relation to the above
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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