Introduction
Led by the University of Salford , in partnership with Aston University, University of Bath, Heriot Watt University, University of Portsmouth and University of Westminster.
Our next event
Routes Into Languages South England and Wales Careers Conference
University of Bristol Wills Memorial Building, 16th March, 2010
Key contact
Myriam Salama-Carr
Director of the National Network for Translation
University of Salford
Email: m.l.carr@salford.ac.uk
tel: 0161 295 4889
Who are we?
The National Network for Translation is part of Routes into Languages, a governmental initiative that funded 14 projects in England, including the National Network for Translation.
Issues identified by Routes into Languages
Routes into Languages identified the following issues:
- National shortage of first language English translators and interpreters
- Concentration on Western European Languages in current HE translation course provision
- Low national profile of careers in translation
- Need to develop stronger cooperation between course providers and potential employers
The National Network for Translation
In order to address the above issues the National Network for Translation:
- Generates promotional material and organises information events
- Develops and rolls out module templates for non Western European languages in translation
- Develops and rolls out existing structured programmes of work placement for translation students
- Increases synergy between the education sector and employers
- Organises training events based on the partners' expertise
Activities and events
Activities will include:
- Day-long events for careers advisors
- Translation-themed events at secondary schools
- School talks involving professional translators
See our full list of forthcoming events
How can you get involved?
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