Celebrating International Translation Day: A Global Exchange of Translation Practices

Event Objectives 

1. Provide a platform for faculty members and researchers to connect with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds, potentially leading to future collaborations.
2. Offer attendees the opportunity to learn about best practices and innovative projects in translation from diverse geographical contexts.
3. Highlight the University of Leeds' commitment to fostering a global community of translation scholars and professionals.

Event Programme  

11:00-11:05 Introduction and Welcome by Omar Alkhowaiter

11:05-11:10 Opening Remarks by Professor Binhua Wang

on behalf of the Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies

11:10-11:25 Landscape of T&I and T&I Education in China by Professor Binhua Wang

11:25-11:30 Q&A Session

11:30-11:45 Translation Practices in Italy by Dr. Carlo Eugeni

11:45-11:50 Q&A Session

11:50- 12-05 Translation Practices in Saudi Arabia by Bedoor Alfaleh

12:05-12:10 Q&A Session

12:10-12:25 Literary Translation in the Global Industry by Austin Woerner

12:25-12:30 Q&A Session

12:30-12:45 Translation Technology and Translation Careers in the Brave New World of

Large Language Models by Professor Serge Sharoff

12:45-12:50 Q&A Session

12:50-01:05 Translation Practices in Oman by Aiman Al Owaisi

01:05-01:10 Q&A Session

01:10-01:25 Translation Practices in Portugal by Dr. Sara Ramos Pinto

01:25-01:30 Q&A Session

01:30-01:45 Translation Practices in Nigeria by Adaeze Ngozi Ohuoba

01:45 - 01:50 Q&A Session

01:50-01:55 Closing Remarks by Professor Binhua Wang

Organised by PGR Representatives from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, in collaboration with Language@Leeds.