European Master's in Translation Network

Dear members and friends of the EMT,📢
The deadline is tomorrow to register‼ for the Annual Virtual Visit to DGT
👉and explore where we work and what we do in translation...
👉and in the many other projects of DGT.
Registrations are still open via the dedicated form:
💻https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/registration-dgt-virtual-visit-2026
🤓A not-to-miss opportunity for all our EMT members.

On creativity and the need to re-invest in creative skills.

AI is fast. But creativity is the real quality upgrade. What’s the relationship between quality and creativity in translation? What makes professional translations feel “alive” – engaging, enjoyable and culturally right? And can machines emulate the creative process behind that? In her #2025TEF keynote, Ana Guerberof from the University of Groningen shares findings from research conducted across 2 EU-funded projects over the past 5 years, unpacking where human creativity adds value – and where GenAI can easily drift into clichés. ▶️ Watch the full keynote here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ye9hwiVgLg0 Join us on 24 February for 'Echoes of TEF': a compact overview of the 2025 Forum highlights, plus a new presentation on creativity and translation by Marina Pantcheva and announcements about the 2026 Forum. 🗓️ Register here: https://link.europa.eu/xDDMn9 #2025TEF #BestOf2025TEF #TranslationIndustry #CreativityInTranslation #Quality #LanguageProfessionals #GenAI #ResponsibleAI

📢The first EMT Blog article of the year 2026 on KCTI

Read about 'Le p’TI Journal', a collection of articles published in foreign languages and subsequently translated into French at the University of Liège.
The article entitled 'A multilingual magazine produced entirely by translation students at the University of Liège' was written in French by Patricia Janssens , Valérie Maris and Mathilde Mergeai, Translation and Interpreting program in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Liège and translated from French by Laura Gerday and the Master's students studying French-to-English Translation Practice.
'Merci' to Valérie Maris for coordinating this and congratulations to the University for this great project.
✅ EN: https://knowledge-centre-translation-interpretation.ec.europa.eu/en/content/multilingual-magazine-produced-entirely-translation-students-university-liege
✅ FR: https://knowledge-centre-translation-interpretation.ec.europa.eu/fr/content/multilingual-magazine-produced-entirely-translation-students-university-liege

Brand new article in the EMT Blog on KCTI !!

We have published the first article on the new platform on KCTI, written by Francesco Laurenti, Director of the International Center for Research on Collaborative Translation (IULM University), and Federica Villareale, Doctoral researcher at IULM University, Milan: Enterprise-Grade Localization 101: A Pilot Training Project to Link Academia and Industry held at IULM University in Milan and translated into Italian by Elena Zappini.

Grazie mille to Laurenti Francesco for coordinating this, and may this article be the first of many to come

✅ EN: https://knowledge-centre-translation-interpretation.ec.europa.eu/en/content/enterprise-grade-localization-101-pilot-training-project-link-academia-and-industry-held
✅ IT: https://knowledge-centre-translation-interpretation.ec.europa.eu/it/content/enterprise-grade-localization-101-pilot-training-project-link-academia-and-industry-held

Enterprise-Grade Localization 101: A Pilot Training Project to Link Academia and Industry held at IULM University in Milan - Knowledge Centre on Translation and Interpretation - European Commission Enterprise-Grade Localization 101: A Pilot Training Project to Link Academia and Industry held at IULM University in Milan

🎓 NEW: EMT Student Community on the KCTI! 🌍

Are you an EMT student curious about how your peers in other EU countries are approaching translation studies? Want to exchange ideas, share experiences, or even collaborate across borders?

This space is just for you! 👇

EMT Student Community | Knowledge Centre on Translation and Interpretation: https://knowledge-centre-translation-interpretation.ec.europa.eu/en/knowledge-centre-communities/emt-student-community

Whether you're looking for inspiration, advice, or simply want to connect with fellow students from the EMT network, you're in the right place.

💬 Ask questions
🌐 Share your projects or thesis topics
🤝 Find study buddies or future collaborators
🎤 Talk about your experience in the 3MT contest or other initiatives

✈️ Exchange tips and stories about Erasmus+ experiences – from choosing a host university to surviving your first week abroad!

Let’s build a vibrant, supportive, and multilingual community together.
Your voice matters—so jump in and say hi! 👋

📢Our EMT network is approaching fast (hope you have already registered‼) and another interesting event is taking place on those days, involving also EMT students🤓
Check that:
👉On 23 and 24 October 2025, the students and teaching teams from the T2M and TA2M MA programs at Université Bourgogne Europe are organising a two-day hybrid event (mostly in English, open to all, on-site in Dijon and online) on the topic "Intersections: Translation, Accessibility, Inclusion". The program (and registration for the online event) is available at the link https://tinyurl.com/intersections2025
👉The event combines:
a day of research workshops on Thursday 23 October, exploring the intersections between the disciplines involved but also the intersectionality between questions that trainee translators and accessibility providers can learn to help address a day aimed at a wider audience on Friday 24 October, with a conference on post-migrant theatre, a round-table discussion on the theme of inclusion in a university environment and time for student discussion groups that can be held on any university campus and/or online.
🤩The second day will conclude with the launch of an open game translation contest "LocJam: Art, Politics and Accessibility" organised by our students with the assistance of Alain Dellepiane and the LocJam team. The game to translate -- from English to whatever language the participants choose, on a theme related to the "Intersections" event -- will be revealed from 16:00 CEST on Friday 24/10. Information and registration avalable on the page https://itch.io/jam/locjam-apa
📢For more information (and especially if you want to participate or have your students participate in discussion groups), please contact MA programme coordinator Will Noonan [email protected] and student group leader Lucile Gibert, [email protected]
We hope to see you there!

📢Join us this Thursday at the Research Corner and explore an amazing project.

🚀 Ready to learn about the digital skills needed to thrive as a language professional today?

🗓️ Join us on Thursday 16 October, 15:00–16:15 (online) for a deep dive into the digital and AI skills every language professional needs! 💡

🎓 Experts from the University of Vienna’s Centre for Translation Studies will present the Erasmus+ project LT-LiDER at the KCTI Research Corner – exploring how AI and digital literacy are reshaping translation.

💬 What’s on the agenda?
• Presentation of the LT-LiDER Language Technology Map 🗺️
• Insights on integrating AI and digital literacy into translation workflows 🤖
• Innovative training resources 📚

👩‍🏫 Featuring:
Alina Secară, senior scientist, expert in audiovisual translation
Dragoș Ciobanu, professor of computational terminology and machine translation
Miguel Rios Gaona, HAITrans post-doc researcher focused on developing models for text representation and machine translation

🔗 Event️: https://link.europa.eu/b7BXyc
No registration needed, just tune in!

👉 Don’t miss out – learn how to thrive in the AI era of translation!

We're thrilled to announce that the EMT Blog has a new home at the Knowledge Centre on Translation and Interpreting (KCTI)! 🏠✨

Explore insightful articles on the latest trends in translator training and much more.
👉 Discover the latest posts:
https://knowledge-centre-translation-interpretation.ec.europa.eu/en/content/emt-blog-latest-news-translation-training

KCTI is the go-to platform for professional translators, interpreters, educators, and anyone passionate about language professions. Join us as we continue to foster knowledge exchange and innovation in the field.

EMT Blog – latest news on translation training - Knowledge Centre on Translation and Interpretation - European Commission EMT Blog – latest news on translation training

📢One day after the International Day of Translation, the EMT will be still celebrating!
💻Join us to watch the finalists of the 'Present your Thesis in 3 minutes' contest present in the final round!
👉More info and the link to 👀 follow the live event online, here:

3 Minutes to Present Your Thesis! — online event - Knowledge Centre on Translation and Interpretation - European Commission 3 Minutes to Present Your Thesis! — online event

This time it is not a new article but 20 (!!!) translations into Spanish that have been published on the EMT Blog 😊

The students from the University of Salamanca have been very busy, we published the 20 following Spanish translations (out of the 25 existing ones). click here if you would like an overview of all Spanish articles: https://european-masters-translation-blog.ec.europa.eu/articulos-del-blog-emt-es_es

Here is the list of all the new articles in English (except one in French):
1. A microdegree program on translation technology and machine translation
2. A student’s experience at the
3. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Joint Postgraduate Studies programme (J.P.P.S.) “Conference Interpreting and Translation”: Graduate participates in Translating Europe Forum
4. Choisir ses études : les étudiants en traduction confiants en leur avenir
5. Citizens’ Language Days
6. Debunking the myth of ivory towers. How multilingual institutions enhance translator education at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków
7. Don’t cry for the milkman
8. Incorporating ethics in translation programmes
9. Interpretation Under the Olive Tree
10. Localisation in the EMT: Preliminary Overview
11. Lost everywhere but in translation: international students face a unique journey when they buckle up for the ride in the translation field
12. Multi-user translation and open-source CAT software: OmegaT in action
13. News from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań : staying ahead of the present to keep up with future trends
14. Preparing for the profession: Leiden’s Career Week in Focus
15. Pushing the boundaries of Digital Translatology: some notes on creativity, pragmatics and discourse
16. Students of Ventspils University of Applied Sciences and Their Engagement in the Translation Labour Market
17. Thoughts on neural machine translation and teaching
18. Training Specialised Translators in a Global World: Internationalisation as an Asset for Relevant and High-Quality Training
19. UCLouvain on the big screen
20. Virtual reality meets theatre: an accessible experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing people

Well done to all of the students and Irene Rodríguez Arcos who coordinated the whole project!

Enjoy the reading 📜

Artículos del blog EMT – ES Artículos del blog EMT en español

On 26 September, join us or a virtual event in celebration of the European Day of Languages! Meet language professionals from the European Commission and beyond as they guide you through the ways we're championing multilingualism and linguistic diversity across Europe.
More info on the :

European Day of Languages - Knowledge Centre on Translation and Interpretation - European Commission European Day of Languages

‼📢The new call for Blue Book Trainees.