The Association for Researching and Applying Metaphor
@raammetaphor.bsky.social
Welcome to RaAM!
The Association for Researching and Applying Metaphor is the biggest international community of metaphor researchers.
Our next event will be the 9th Specialized Seminar, hosted in Pavia (Italy) in 2026 🇮🇹
https://www.raam.org.uk/
The Association for Researching and Applying Metaphor is the biggest international community of metaphor researchers.
Our next event will be the 9th Specialized Seminar, hosted in Pavia (Italy) in 2026 🇮🇹
https://www.raam.org.uk/
We’re happy to share an interesting event that may catch your attention: TALC 8 – Linguistic Innovations in a Globally Interconnected Worldthe Call for Papers for the 8th Białystok–Kyiv Conference on Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (TALC 8).
October 23, 2025 at 7:49 AM
We’re happy to share an interesting event that may catch your attention: TALC 8 – Linguistic Innovations in a Globally Interconnected Worldthe Call for Papers for the 8th Białystok–Kyiv Conference on Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (TALC 8).
We’re preparing the November 2025 RaAM Newsletter and would love to include your contributions! Here’s what we’re looking for 👇
October 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
We’re preparing the November 2025 RaAM Newsletter and would love to include your contributions! Here’s what we’re looking for 👇
Finally, congratulations to Xinyue Ren, Carina Rasse and Chiara Pompei for winning awards at the conference!
#RaAM17 #LTU #RaAM2025
@al-azary.bsky.social
RaAM 17 Local Organising Committee
#RaAM17 #LTU #RaAM2025
@al-azary.bsky.social
RaAM 17 Local Organising Committee
August 27, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Finally, congratulations to Xinyue Ren, Carina Rasse and Chiara Pompei for winning awards at the conference!
#RaAM17 #LTU #RaAM2025
@al-azary.bsky.social
RaAM 17 Local Organising Committee
#RaAM17 #LTU #RaAM2025
@al-azary.bsky.social
RaAM 17 Local Organising Committee
I also want to thank the City of Southfield and Mayor Kenson Siver for speaking at the opening ceremony and providing attendees space at the Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival! Also a special thanks for our excellent keynote speakers: @viclai.bsky.social, @bodowinter.bsky.social and @agdorst.bsky.social.
August 27, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I also want to thank the City of Southfield and Mayor Kenson Siver for speaking at the opening ceremony and providing attendees space at the Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival! Also a special thanks for our excellent keynote speakers: @viclai.bsky.social, @bodowinter.bsky.social and @agdorst.bsky.social.
the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences & Communications and Chair Paul Jaussen and the leadership at Lawrence Tech for supporting this event, President Tarek Sobh and Provost Karl Daubmann.
August 27, 2025 at 8:03 AM
the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences & Communications and Chair Paul Jaussen and the leadership at Lawrence Tech for supporting this event, President Tarek Sobh and Provost Karl Daubmann.
I want to thank all attendees for their intellectual contributions, the conference scientific committee, the RaAM Executive Committee, our student volunteers, Cheri Frost and Cherie Shaik, The College of Arts and Sciences and Dean Patrick Nelson, +
August 27, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I want to thank all attendees for their intellectual contributions, the conference scientific committee, the RaAM Executive Committee, our student volunteers, Cheri Frost and Cherie Shaik, The College of Arts and Sciences and Dean Patrick Nelson, +
I have attended RaAM conferences as a student, postdoc, and faculty member. To have now organized and hosted a RaAM conference is a milestone for me, years in the making.
August 27, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I have attended RaAM conferences as a student, postdoc, and faculty member. To have now organized and hosted a RaAM conference is a milestone for me, years in the making.
For most, it was their first time visiting LTU and the Metro Detroit area - what an honour to host you!
August 27, 2025 at 8:03 AM
For most, it was their first time visiting LTU and the Metro Detroit area - what an honour to host you!
Over the past few days (Aug. 7 -10), researchers from four continents visited Lawrence Technological University to attend the 17th Researching and Applying Metaphor (RaAM) Conference - the first RaAM event in the Americas.
August 27, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Over the past few days (Aug. 7 -10), researchers from four continents visited Lawrence Technological University to attend the 17th Researching and Applying Metaphor (RaAM) Conference - the first RaAM event in the Americas.
Did you take part in #RaAM17? We’d love your feedback! It only takes 2 minutes to answer 3 quick questions, and your input will help shape future RaAM events in Pavia (2026) and Pamplona (2027). 👉 forms.gle/JKRNm32Eje3U...
August 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Did you take part in #RaAM17? We’d love your feedback! It only takes 2 minutes to answer 3 quick questions, and your input will help shape future RaAM events in Pavia (2026) and Pamplona (2027). 👉 forms.gle/JKRNm32Eje3U...
And we’re also thrilled to announce that the next RaAM Conference will be held in Pamplona, Spain! Save the dates!
August 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
And we’re also thrilled to announce that the next RaAM Conference will be held in Pamplona, Spain! Save the dates!
We’re excited to announce that the next RaAM Seminar will take place in Pavia, Italy!
August 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We’re excited to announce that the next RaAM Seminar will take place in Pavia, Italy!
Since RaAM’s beginnings in 1996, it’s traveled far and wide. And where are we going next?
August 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Since RaAM’s beginnings in 1996, it’s traveled far and wide. And where are we going next?
Congratulations to the new RaAM Executive Committee! 🎉👏 And a huge thank you to the outgoing members for their hard work and dedication, you’ve done an amazing job!
August 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Congratulations to the new RaAM Executive Committee! 🎉👏 And a huge thank you to the outgoing members for their hard work and dedication, you’ve done an amazing job!
A huge congratulations to @al-azary.bsky.social and Lawrence Technological University for organising such a fantastic conference! 🎉👏
August 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A huge congratulations to @al-azary.bsky.social and Lawrence Technological University for organising such a fantastic conference! 🎉👏
What a fantastic RaAM AGM! 🎉 Highlights include inspiring discussions, exciting project updates, and reconnecting with our wonderful community. Thanks to everyone who joined and made it special!
August 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
What a fantastic RaAM AGM! 🎉 Highlights include inspiring discussions, exciting project updates, and reconnecting with our wonderful community. Thanks to everyone who joined and made it special!
August 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
It’s almost time!
Just a few days left until RaAM 17 – August 7–10 in Detroit!
Check out the full programme and start planning your days!
📲 Link to the full schedule here:
sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
Just a few days left until RaAM 17 – August 7–10 in Detroit!
Check out the full programme and start planning your days!
📲 Link to the full schedule here:
sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
August 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM
It’s almost time!
Just a few days left until RaAM 17 – August 7–10 in Detroit!
Check out the full programme and start planning your days!
📲 Link to the full schedule here:
sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
Just a few days left until RaAM 17 – August 7–10 in Detroit!
Check out the full programme and start planning your days!
📲 Link to the full schedule here:
sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
📣 Good news!
You’ve got a little more time — RaAM 17 registration is now open until June 22nd!
📍 Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI (USA)
📆 August 7–10, 2025
🔗 Register now: sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
You’ve got a little more time — RaAM 17 registration is now open until June 22nd!
📍 Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI (USA)
📆 August 7–10, 2025
🔗 Register now: sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
June 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
📣 Good news!
You’ve got a little more time — RaAM 17 registration is now open until June 22nd!
📍 Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI (USA)
📆 August 7–10, 2025
🔗 Register now: sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
You’ve got a little more time — RaAM 17 registration is now open until June 22nd!
📍 Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI (USA)
📆 August 7–10, 2025
🔗 Register now: sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
📍 Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI (USA)
📆 August 7–10, 2025
🔗 Register now: sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
📆 August 7–10, 2025
🔗 Register now: sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
June 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
📍 Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI (USA)
📆 August 7–10, 2025
🔗 Register now: sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
📆 August 7–10, 2025
🔗 Register now: sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
Last chance to register for RaAM 17!
Haven’t registered yet? Today — June 15 — is your final opportunity to register and be included in the official conference program!
Haven’t registered yet? Today — June 15 — is your final opportunity to register and be included in the official conference program!
June 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Last chance to register for RaAM 17!
Haven’t registered yet? Today — June 15 — is your final opportunity to register and be included in the official conference program!
Haven’t registered yet? Today — June 15 — is your final opportunity to register and be included in the official conference program!
RaAM 17 Social Events!
Join us for fun, food, music, and networking beyond the sessions — here's what's planned: 🧶
Join us for fun, food, music, and networking beyond the sessions — here's what's planned: 🧶
June 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
RaAM 17 Social Events!
Join us for fun, food, music, and networking beyond the sessions — here's what's planned: 🧶
Join us for fun, food, music, and networking beyond the sessions — here's what's planned: 🧶
Plenary presentations by first-time RaAM plenary speakers!
They’re well-known voices in metaphor research — and this year, they’ll take the plenary stage at RaAM for the very first time: 🧶
They’re well-known voices in metaphor research — and this year, they’ll take the plenary stage at RaAM for the very first time: 🧶
June 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Plenary presentations by first-time RaAM plenary speakers!
They’re well-known voices in metaphor research — and this year, they’ll take the plenary stage at RaAM for the very first time: 🧶
They’re well-known voices in metaphor research — and this year, they’ll take the plenary stage at RaAM for the very first time: 🧶
📍 RaAM 17 will take place at Lawrence Technological University, in Southfield, MI (USA), from 7 to 10 August 2025.
📅 Register by June 15 to be included in the official conference program!
🔗 Register here: sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
📅 Register by June 15 to be included in the official conference program!
🔗 Register here: sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
June 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
📍 RaAM 17 will take place at Lawrence Technological University, in Southfield, MI (USA), from 7 to 10 August 2025.
📅 Register by June 15 to be included in the official conference program!
🔗 Register here: sites.google.com/view/raam17/...
📅 Register by June 15 to be included in the official conference program!
🔗 Register here: sites.google.com/view/raam17/...