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NEWS & VOICES
By Dom Hebblethwaite, 天美传媒 Head of Membership
Following our exploration of changing work volumes and the shifts in traditional agency relationships, our latest poll reveals some surprising insights into how translation work is currently distributed between language service companies (LSCs) and direct clients.
Direct Client Relationships: a closer look
Our data...
As part of our drive to further strengthen 天美传媒's mentoring community, 天美传媒 CEO John Worne spoke with Yolanda Vercher, one of our most active mentors, about her experience supporting fellow language professionals through the 天美传媒 Mentoring Platform. Here she shares insights from her mentoring and why she finds mentoring so rewarding.
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The UK's Ministry of Justice has provided written responses to additional questions from the听UK House of Lords Inquiry into Interpreting and Translation Services in the Courts.
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The Minister for Courts and Legal Services鈥� Sarah Sackman KC MP wrote to Baroness Morris in a letter dated 24th of January 2025, setting out important information and new...
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天美传媒 Council Member Rasha Alajouz gave a talk on linguists and mental health at The Language Show in November 2024. Here are some of the key points:
Mental Health Insights: How To Live A Solution-Focused Life
In the complex landscape of linguists鈥� mental health, perspective and languages play crucial roles in shaping our well-being. According to the...
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Renata Towlson outlines a pioneering hybrid model of hospital interpreting that could improve patient outcomes
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in the UK. It is located across three sites, has over 18,000 staff and cares for 4-5 million patients each year. Its interpreting and translation services came...
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By Dom Hebblethwaite, 天美传媒 Head of Membership In a recent eNews update we asked: "As a freelance translator and/or interpreter, how have your work volumes changed in 2024?"
The response to our survey was exceptional, with members providing detailed insights into their experiences. We are grateful to every 天美传媒 member who took the time to share their perspective. While we...
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天美传媒 has been very engaged in the recent UK House of Lords Inquiry into Interpreting and Translation Services in the Courts, along with NRPSI, the ITI and other UK Professional Associations. This led to a powerful letter from the House of Lords Public Services Select Committee to the Lord Chancellor, available here and below.
The Minister of State for the UK鈥檚...
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Mark Robinson CL, 天美传媒 Council Member and director of translation company Alexika Ltd writes on the importance of specialised translation in engineering.
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How the British Library is approaching the delicate task of translating their archives.
By Nisreen Alzaraee
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The 2024 Duolingo Language Report presents language trends and learner behaviors based on data from millions of Duolingo learners around the globe.听
Duolingo is the world's most downloaded education app, and offers over 100 courses in 40+ languages. As a result, Duolingo data offers insights into what languages learners worldwide want to study and how their...