Dr. Paula Buttery

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paula Buttery is a Reader in Computational Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics. With a focus on the interface between technology and language, her research interests encompass Natural Language Processing and computational psycho-linguistics. She directs the Automated Language Teaching and Assessment (ALTA) institute, where her work emphasizes the development of tools to support spoken language learners of English, leveraging natural language processing and machine learning techniques to provide formative feedback. Her research extends to low-resource languages, examining non-canonical forms of language, such as spoken language from learners and aphasics, as well as endangered dialects. Buttery is involved in various projects concerning computer-assisted language learning and has contributed to initiatives aimed at revitalizing endangered languages. She received the prestigious Cambridge University Pilkington Prize for her exemplary teaching in 2015.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader in Computational Linguistics

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Leading research and teaching in the fields of computational linguistics and language acquisition.

Awards

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Pilkington Prize for Teaching

2015-01-01

Courses

Computational Linguistics Computational Language Learning Computational Psycholinguistics

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.