National network for translation

We don't always realise how important writing skills are to the activities of translation. Aspiring translators often focus on source-language competence (which is of course very important!) at the expense of developing their writing expertise in their target language. This event seeks to showcase the importance of writing skills in the different domains of translation, such as technical writing, copywriting, multilingual document production, creative writing. The event will also address the many other kinds of writing that translators do, such as pre- and post-editing, gist translation, abstracting and localisation. The event will combine presentations by professional translators and translation scholars with hands-on writing workshops. For further information on the conference please contact the conference organiser Ian Kemble at ian.kemble@port.ac.uk.

PLEASE NOTE THAT REGRETFULLY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The seminar is given by Dr Maria Consta, a freelance public service translator and interpreter. Dr Consta also teaches translation at the University of Leeds. The title of her seminar is 'Finding Trust and Tolerance in the Text'. The seminar is a chance to find out more about the world of public service translation and interpreting - and how creativity can be necessary for all forms of translation!

The seminar is free and open to all. Refreshments are provided. 

Careers Translation
Monday 27th April 2009
University of Bath, 3 West North, 3.7
13.15-17.00

On Monday 27th April from 13.15 to 17.00, undergraduate students and  
sixth formers are welcome to come along and find out more about  
careers involving translation. Linguists from the European Commission  
and professional freelance translators will talk about their  
experiences and offer information about the opportunities that are  
available to language graduates. There will also be the opportunity to  
ask questions of the speakers at the end of each session.

This is a free half-day event that is being organised by the National  
Network for Translation in association with the Department of European  
Studies and Modern Languages.

Numbers are limited: please email Joanne Shelton: routes@bath.ac.uk to  
reserve your free place.
 

This joint ITI/University of Westminster event at 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2UW is being organised with the support of the National Networks for Translation and for Interpreting.

There will be talks by trainers and practitioners on the qualities and skills needed for working as a translator or interpreter. Participants will learn how to get started, organise and develop their careers, and tailor their skills to meet market demands. They will also receive helpful tips on how to break through the Catch 22 ‘no experience/no work’ barrier.

For further details, see the event webpage and please contact Georgina Dobbins Tel: +44 (0) 1908 325255 or email development@iti.org.uk.

 I would like to invite representatives of your translation company to come to Aston University on Wednesday, 25 February 2009, 1.00 - 3.30 pm, room Main Building 404A/B, for a  short workshop to discuss the question of 'How work-ready are graduates of translation programmes'? Please find attached a flyer with more information. This event is organised as an activity of  the National Network for Translation with support from the ATC, and aimed at primarily at companies and universities from the West Midlands. This event is free of charge, and we'll start with lunch.