International Translation Day in Austria will focus on quality in translation

Sep 20, 2012 | Austria

Tags: AustriaThis year’s event marking International Translation Day in Austria will focus on the topic of quality in translation. It is organised by the Austrian Interpreters’ and Translators’ Association Universitas. Traditionally, Universitas and...

Translator Frank Wynne to be honoured at Irish International Translation Day (29 September 2012, Dublin)

Sep 19, 2012 | Ireland

Tags: IrelandThe Irish Translators’ and Interpreters’ Association (ITIA) will mark International Translation Day with a special evening event on 29 September 2012, free and open to all, to celebrate the achievements of Frank Wynne, widely acclaimed for his...

The British Council launches a prize for young translators of Turkish literature into English

Sep 17, 2012 | Turkey, United Kingdom

Tags: Turkey, United KingdomIn partnership with the British Centre for Literary Translation (BCLT) and with support from the Yunus Emre Institute in London, the British Council has launched a new prize for young translators of Turkish literature into English. The...

Translators’ house in Rome joins RECIT

Sep 16, 2012 | Italy

Tags: ItalyThe Casa delle Traduzioni in Rome has become an official member of RECIT (Réseau Européen des Centres Internationaux de Traducteurs littéraires), the international network of literary translators’ centres open to literary translators from all over the...

International Translation Day in London (5 October 2012)

Sep 12, 2012 | United Kingdom

Tags: United KingdomOn the occassion of International Translation Day, several British literary organisations are teaming up to host a symposium in London. The event will bring together translators, students, publishers, booksellers, librarians, bloggers and reviewers...