ScienceAugust 25, 2026

colloquia

kuh-LOH-kwee-uh

Definition

Academic seminars or conferences where experts or students meet to discuss research or specific scholarly topics.

Etymology

The word is the plural form of 'colloquium,' derived from the Latin 'colloquium,' meaning 'a talking together' or 'conference,' formed from 'com-' (together) and 'loqui' (to speak).

In the news

The article refers to the three colloquia held during the SOFIA program, serving as public sessions where students presented their research findings to the campus community.

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