The Knowledge Centre on Interpretation (KCI) interviews experts like professional interpreters, translators or scholars from similar disciplines.
As language is a versatile field with countless dimensions, interviews touch numerous subjects related to it. From the technicalities of translation and interpretation to new technologies, all areas are thoroughly explored offering a valuable resource as they share insights and experiences from people actually working within the field.
Past KCI Interviews
An interview with Leonardo Doria de Souza
27/11/2024
Leonardo is a policymaker and senior adviser at the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration. He talks about his rich and fascinating professional path, covering different areas stretching all the way from Brazil to Norway.
An interview with Minna Helminen
25/09/2024
In the interview, Minna tells us about her path towards becoming a staff interpreter. She also explains which skills are needed to work as a conference interpreter.
An interview with Ágnes Farkas
08/02/2024
In the interview, Ágnes illustrates the role and tasks of the sector and helps us understand how eTranslation works. She also illustrates some use cases and distinctive features, and lifts the veil on other AI-based services.
An interview with Lidiia Bocharova
13/10/2023
For this third KCI interview, we spoke with Lidiia Bocharova who works in the 'Programming of interpretation' Unit in DG SCIC at the European Commission.
An interview with Eimear Ní Bhroin
27/06/2023
For this second KCI interview, we have spoken to Eimear Ní Bhroin, the European Commission’s Language Affairs Officer based at the Representation in Ireland.
A new series
13/03/2023
Interview with Riccardo Bravi, "Winner of the 2022 EFNIL Master's Thesis Competition".