Translation and Transcultural Studies Events
Research Events
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Translation and Transcultural Studies research seminars
The programme for our Translation and Transcultural Studies research seminars in the current academic year is available here.
Careers Events
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"Translation as a profession" session
In cooperation with the West Midlands Network of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting.
Translators Sarah Letza, Phil Jackson and Jae Marple will be joining us. This will be a great opportunity for you to learn first-hand about the translation profession!
Tuesday 15th October, 5.00-6.00
Room OC1.09
Followed by light refreshments
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"Adapting to Change: Commercial Languages in the Age of AI" session
Representatives from The Word Hub will give us an insight into translation as a profession, ways to get started as a translator, how translation companies work and the impact of AI. This session will be a great opportunity for you to learn first-hand about the translation profession.
Tuesday, 28th January, 11.00-1.00
Room JX2.02
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"How to build sustainability and ethics into your freelance translation business"
Freelance sustainability translator and copywriter Rachel Baker (The Ethical CopywriterLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window) will discuss how to make a positive impact as a translator and small business owner. Rachel will talk about what to consider when finding and choosing clients, how to make your day-to-day operations more sustainable and tips for navigating complex sustainability communications.
Friday, 31st January, 1-3 pm
Room S0.08
Skill Development: Workshops and Masterclasses
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Workshop "Translating Disney Songs"
Multilingual Workshop. Dr Mónica Martín CastañoLink opens in a new window (University of Warwick).
In this workshop, we will examine the constraints faced by translators whilst translating a Disney song. Students will have the opportunity to analyse the solutions offered in the official translations, and we will compare the different solutions offered in the languages spoken by our students.
Students will be encouraged to participate actively in the workshop. Students will need to bring a laptop or device where they can watch a videoclip with a Disney song, and earphones.
Thursday 21st November, 3:30-5:00 pm.
Room OC1.07
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Workshop "Understanding and Implementing Feedback: Making the Most of Your Assignment Comments"
This workshop is designed to help you transform assignment feedback into concrete improvements in your academic work. The session will guide you through effective strategies for interpreting and implementing feedback to enhance your future assignments.
This practical workshop consists of two parts: First, you'll gain insights into different types of feedback, understanding common areas for improvement, and recognising strengths in academic writing. Then, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a feedback clinic where you can bring your specific questions and examples for discussion.
Friday 14th March, 11:30-1:00 pm.
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Academic Publishing Demystified: Insights from Book and Journal Editing
Dr David Orrego-CarmonaLink opens in a new window and Dr Sijing LuLink opens in a new window (University of Warwick).
In this talk, we are going to demystify academic publishing, offering insights from both book and journal editing. We will explore key aspects of the publication process — starting with how to pitch a book idea to a publisher, navigating peer review, and shaping a manuscript for publication. Alongside this, you’ll also hear firsthand experiences from the world of journal editing, learning more about what happens behind the scenes of academic publishing!
Wednesday 14th May, 11:00-12:00.
FAB3.31
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MA Writing Bootcamp
Good ideas are only half the challenge of the dissertation: you need to be able to communicate them well! This will be a relaxed, supportive and enjoyable session on academic writing, to help strengthen the skills you already have and try out new ways of approaching the task of writing an essay/dissertation.
Monday 19th May, 9-11 am, followed by a staff-student Get Together (11-12:00)
Room FAB4.52
Extra-Curricular Events for MA and PhD students
We organise Translation and Transcultural Studies online reading groups for MA and PhD students. The reading groups run twice per term:
Term 1
- Tuesday 22 October 5-6 pm, FAB 2.32
- Tuesday 19 November 5-6pm, FAB 2.32
Term 2
- TBC
For info email Dr Lee Purvis.
Further Events in Translation and Transcultural Studies at Warwick can be found here.
In the past we also organised a Warwick Prize in Undergraduate Translation
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about and around Translation Studies!
The Translation and Transcultural Studies research seminar series is supported by the Humanities Research Centre
Past Events
See all our past events below
2023-2024 Seminar SeriesLink opens in a new window
Conference - Afterlives of an EssayLink opens in a new window
If you are interested in pursuing a PhD with our staff, please check information on our PhD in Translation and Transcultural Studies.