DCU research centres hosts Translation Studies Network of Ireland Conference

The topics up for discussion included ranged from machine translation, localisation, and accessibility to translation ethics, literary and audiovisual translation, and the role of translators in times of crisis.

The two day conference featured high-level contributions, including opening addresses from Professor Derek Hand, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Professor Michael Cronin of Trinity College Dublin. A key highlight was the Translating Europe Workshop, supported by the European Commission, which offered vital insights into the future of translation policy in Europe. Organized by the Centre for Translation and Textual Studies, the event provided a crucial platform for advancing research and fostering global dialogue in the field of translation and interpreting.  

The theme of the conference, which included a European Commission 'Translating Europe', was 'Challenges in Translation and Interpreting'. In an increasingly globalized and interconnected world, the fields of translation and translation studies face unprecedented challenges. This conference examined the complexities and evolving demands of translation in contemporary society, where technological advancements, cultural diversity, ethical considerations, and global crises converge.

The conference also featured a dynamic format including 10 minute 'Rapid Fire' presentations designed to set the ground for discussions, 1 hour Hot Topics roundtable discussions, and Hot off the Press presentations of recently published papers.