Studying Translation in the Age of AI – Why and How?

The translation industry has long been an early adopter of technology. From electronic dictionaries and language corpora to integrating CAT tools and machine translation into professional practice, translators have worked at the forefront of innovation for decades.

Today, however, the conversation about translation and technology feels more polarised than ever. Some predict AI will replace translators altogether. Others argue there has never been a more exciting time to enter the field. 

So, which is it? 

 These points will be examined: 

• Why translation matters more than ever – socially, culturally, economically
• The role of AI – how AI is reshaping (but not replacing) the profession Employer expectations – what skills and profiles industry leaders are looking for
• The postgraduate edge – how a Master’s degree equips you for careers in multilingual, communication, localisation, language technology and beyond

Speakers: 

• Lucio Bagnulo, Head of Translation and Language Strategy, Amnesty International
• Professor Lynne Bowker, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Translation, Technologies and Society at Université Laval
• Dr Félix do Carmo, Senior Lecturer in Translation and Natural Language Processing, Lead of Professional Development, Centre for Translation Studies, University of Surrey
• Raisa McNab, Chief Executive, Association of Translation Companies
• Dr Joss Moorkens, Associate Professor of Translation Studies, Dublin City University
• Dr JC Penet, Reader in Translation Industry Studies and Leading Edge Curriculum Design Fellow, Newcastle University
• Sara Robertson, Chief Executive, Institute of Translation and Interpreting
• Professor Margaret Rogers, Professor Emerita, Founding Director, Centre for Translation Studies, University of Surrey
• Giulia Tarditi, Head of Function, Localisation at Revolut
• John Worne, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Linguists
• Xiaojie Zhang, Director of Conference Division, International Maritime Organisation

Whether you are an undergraduate considering your next step, a recent graduate, or a professional curious about the future of the industry, we invite you to join the webinar and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the MA in Translation at University of Surrey.

Further information and link to registration (required).