S3E0 - Special - The Year in Translation 2024

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What were the key takeaways in the translation and interpreting world in 2024? And what should we be focussing on as a profession as we head into the new year? We’re joined by two members of the Board of Translation and Interpreting to talk about these massive questions.

Guests:

Sara Robertson FRSA FIIC

Sara trained as an architect at Edinburgh College of Art where she specialised in historic building conservation. She arrived at the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) in 2023 having spent 20 years working in various training, policy and leadership roles in the historic environment sector. Although not a linguist herself Sara is a skilled communicator and a passionate advocate for professionalism. LinkedIn / Website

Nicki Bone

Nicki graduated with an Honours Degree in Modern Languages from Coventry Polytechnic (now University) and then spent over 20 years working in international sales and marketing before becoming a freelance translator in 2013. She is a Qualified Member of ITI (FR>EN, DE>EN) and Chair of the ITI Board. Her specialist areas of translation include architecture, automotive and jewellery & watchmaking, with a particular emphasis on sustainability in those sectors. LinkedIn / Website

Hosts:

David Stockings LinkedIn / Website

Nick Nicou LinkedIn

Hannah Lawrence LinkedIn / Website

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