Cooperation between DG Translation and universities that train translators
European Master’s in Translation Network
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation (DGT)
- supports the European Master’s in Translation, a quality label for university master’s programmes in translation whose members form a network offering high-quality translation study programmes.
- contributes to the development of advanced data-driven language technologies, the digitalisation of multilingual systems and processes, and the modernisation of the translation profession by supporting translator training.
- collaborates closely with universities offering translator training, in particular with universities that are members of the European Master’s in Translation network.
Objective
The main goal of the EMT is to improve the quality of translator training, thereby giving young language professionals better chances of finding work. At the same time, the EMT brings together translation academics from the EU and beyond who represent their master’s programme in the network and engage in research activities, networking, exchange of knowledge and best practices.
EMT Board
The EMT is at the forefront of integrating AI, and translation technologies into translation training in order to prepare students for emerging job profiles. EMT is led by its elected Board, and presided over by DGT’s Director-General. Collaborating closely with DGT on research priorities, it engages its members in dedicated working groups focusing on different aspects of translator training. It also focuses on upskilling and reskilling translation trainers. By fostering innovation and adopting cutting-edge practices, the EMT is redefining translation studies to meet the demands of the future. EMT students also play an important role in the network. They are often invited to participate in its activities, while engaging in research in order to improve their skills and knowledge.
EMT blog
On the EMT blog, students and professors of the network contribute their latest research and news on translation training.
EMT blog - Latest news on translation training
Competence framework
The EMT competence framework, drawn up by academics and industry experts, forms the backbone of the project. It defines the basic skills that translators need to work successfully in today’s market. More and more universities, in the EU and beyond, use it as a model for designing their programmes.