Thrilled to have been part of @CIOL_Linguists Conference 2025! I had the honor of co-presenting findings from #EmpASR project with Sabine Braun & Constantin Orasan. Big thank you to the rest of the team: Shiyi Tan & Maria Andreea Deleanu @CTS_Surrey

Join us for “Interpreting Outside the Box: Navigating Off-the-Record Interactions” – a free, open mic Q&A session brought to you by the CIOL Interpreting Division! ciol.org.uk/civicrm/event/in…

Brilliant blog post about the challenges of being a court interpreter ciol.org.uk/day-life-interpr…

Join our next Convergence Lecture online on 4th Dec 2024, as @_janius_ @KITinformatik explores advances and challenges in #speechtranslation research. 📍More info and registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/e… (free to join, all welcome) #MT #AI #LanguageTech

Register now to secure your spot! Don’t miss this chance to learn from experienced pros & tackle real-world challenges. #Interpreting #ProfessionalGrowth #CIOL eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-inter…

Drop-in session - What can the CIOL Interpreting Division do for you? October 7th, 2024 from  4:30 PM to  5:15 PMhttps://www.ciol.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=336

It's with great sadness that I write this. Her dedication and enthusiasm left a lasting impression on all of us who had the privilege to work with her on the ID Committee. Christine will be warmly remembered for her invaluable contributions and spirited presence.

As many CIOL linguists will know, Christine Pocock passed away on 28th July 2024 aged 76 years. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Christine contributed so much to CIOL, as Vice-Chair of Council, Chair of Interpreting Division and as a very active member of Translating Division. Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 3rd September at 11.30am in the Milton Chapel, Chilterns Crematorium. Donations to Frieth Village Hall c/o Arnold Funeral Service, 21-23 Little Marlow Road, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1HA.

‘How Machine Translation is used in Public Services’ is the subject in the next in our series of online Roundtable discussions on 17 October. The University of Bristol has partnered with CIOL to publish a survey of UK public service workers on their use of machine translation or artificial intelligence (AI) for translation. The survey has been conducted by Dr Lucas Nunes Vieira, who will take a leading part in the discussion and will be joined by project reviewers Professor Lynne Bowker and Dr Mary Nurminen, with CIOL's Dom Hebblethwaite hosting the discussion. We'll explore the extent to which MT and other AI tools are being used for translation by public service workers. We'll also discuss the challenges and risks posed, whether these practices can be stopped, and whether appropriate policies are in place. Find out more and book your place! register.gotowebinar.com/reg… #MT #AI #MachineTranslation #Translators #CIOL #PublicServices

The cross-party House of Lords Public Services Committee has launched an inquiry into Interpreting and Translation Services (ITS) in the UK Courts. Read more on CIOL's input and how to make a submission here: ciol.org.uk/inquiry-interpre… @LordsPublicSCom #Interpreting #Translation #TranslationServices #Courts

Join CIOL - ID for an insightful online event with experts discussing the challenges and requirements for effective medical interpreting and communication support for patients with limited English proficiency. ciol.org.uk/civicrm/event/in…

Did you know... CIOL runs free webinars for linguists to keep them up to date and learn new skills. Over the coming months, we have topics such as top tips for new freelance translators, legal terminology related to dishonesty, the linguistic treasure trove revealed by a study of modern Romance languages, and much more besides. Browse our page of webinars and click through to reserve your place! ciol.org.uk/ciol-webinars #CPD #Webinars #Translator #Interpreter #Linguistics #Learning

‘Embracing Our Multilingualism: Why Languages Are For Everyone’ is the title of #CIOL’s CEO John Worne’s Lord Mayor’s Lecture, to be held online on 13 June. Although #language #learning has never been more accessible to all of us, many people who have reached a good standard in other languages are still reluctant to use them at work. Why? In this #lecture, John sets out the real value for people and their #employers in valuing, using and improving #languages. Book your free place now: register.gotowebinar.com/reg…… Part of the 695th Lord Mayor’s Lectures #Languages #Work #Employment #LanguagesAtWork #LanguageLearning

Thanks to all participants for such positive feedback on our research with @DSingureanu and Wangyi Tang on using #ASR tech in legal #interpreting. Enjoy the #CIOLID24

🤖 AI and #Translation: a @CIOL_Linguists White Paper on the future for languages and linguists ciol.org.uk/ciol-ai-voices

Join Sue Leschen for this session on time management, essential to the success of your business! Key takeaways: • Managing time - organisation, efficiency and flexibility • Prioritising time - making the most of finite time • Procrastinating - putting tasks off … until later ... and much more. Can you afford to miss it! Book your place here: register.gotowebinar.com/reg… #Freelance #Linguists #Languages #Professional #Business #Time #Management

Don't miss the CIOL Interpreting Division session on negotiating work terms and conditions for an interpreting assignment - 23.01.2024, 5 pm online. ciol.org.uk/civicrm/event/in…

Give yourself the gift of confidence in #speaking any world #language by taking a #CIOL Language Level Assessment. Language Level Assessments are for adult speakers of second or additional languages, offering an opportunity to demonstrate and certify your spoken language skills against the globally recognised CEFR international framework of reference. Book your Language Level Assessment today and make 2024 the year you unlock your full potential with the #confidence and #recognition that knowing your spoken language level offers. Full details here: ciol.org.uk/llas…