跨文化研究小组国际会议

The Intercultural Studies Group is excited to announce its eighth international conference, focusing on new research in Translation and Interpreting Studies, set to take place in Tarragona, Spain. This event is a significant gathering for researchers, aiming to foster international contacts and collaborative discussions within the field. The conference will be held at the Campus Catalunya of Universitat Rovira i Virgili, located at 35 Avinguda Catalunya, Tarragona. It will also serve as a celebration of the doctoral program in Translation and Intercultural Studies established at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, which has seen over 40 graduates since its inception in 2003. Many of these alumni are expected to attend the conference, contributing to a rich tapestry of shared knowledge and experience.Participants will include notable speakers such as an Associate Professor in Translation Studies from Warwick University, who specializes in the relationship between translation technologies and users. Their research examines how technologies empower both professional and non-professional translators, emphasizing the democratization of translation practices. Another prominent speaker is a Senior Specially Appointed Professor from Rikkyo University in Tokyo, whose work focuses on the interplay between states and interpreting practices, particularly in the context of war. Each speaker will present their research for 20 minutes, followed by a 10-minute discussion period, providing ample opportunity for engaging dialogue and networking. The event promises to be an extraordinary platform for presenting cutting-edge research and discussing future developments in the field of Translation and Interpreting Studies.