It’s that magical time of year again… the annual SENSE Winter Social! Let’s get together to celebrate the new year. We’ll enjoy coffee & cake, a group singing session and have some fun playing board games together. RSVP today at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

If you missed Joy Burrough-Boenisch’s presentation on ‘Dealing with maps in scientific and scholarly texts’ on 26 September, check out this week’s fantastical #SENSEblog! www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....

On 11 December, the EFA will be hosting 'Editing with compassion,' a live webinar about the role that empathy plays in editing. Visit their website for more information and to RSVP. community.the-efa.org/events/Event...

In this week’s #SENSEblog, Percy Balemans argues that every translation job is, in fact, a transcreation project. Do you agree? Hear more of his thoughts on transcreation at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public...

We’re excited to see all of our Amsterdam-based friends and colleagues on 9 December for our monthly Amsterdam SIG meet-up! Let us know if you’re able to attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

Thanks to everyone who attended the SENSE SGM last weekend in Utrecht. We are so excited about the future of SENSE, and appreciate everyone who participated in shaping it with us! For those who weren't able to attend, stay tuned for updates in the upcoming weeks. #makingSENSE

Are you interested in adding freelance interpreting to your list of services? If so, come join SENSE and Corinne McKay on 11 December for this free, one-hour session! Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025 Time: 19:30–20:45 RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

The UniSIG presentation about teaching scientific writing in the age of AI is tomorrow! Registration closes today at 17:00 - don’t forget to save your place! We can’t wait to see all of you there. Date: 28 November 2025 Time: 14:00-15:00 CET RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

Some clients may ask you to ‘transcreate’ or ‘adapt’ a text instead of translating it. But what is transcreation? In this week’s #SENSEblog, Percy Balemans shares everything you need to know about the magical world of transcreation. www.sense-online.nl/sense-public...

On 3 December, join EASE for a free DEI webinar: Making research more accessible for people with an intellectual disability You can learn about the presentation and register at ease.org.uk/event/ease-d....

Join us for the last Amsterdam SIG meet-up of the year on 9 December. What better way to start the holiday season than with your favourite friends at SENSE? Let us know if you’re able to attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

Interpreting is an exciting and dynamic career, offering the chance to bridge language gaps in real time. This one-hour session with Corinne McKay provides practical strategies for launching and running a successful freelance interpreting business. RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

Join UniSIG for our upcoming presentation about teaching scientific writing in the age of AI. Our presenter, David Barick, is a freelance teacher of academic writing who has worked at various universities and teaching hospitals in the Netherlands. RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

Thank you to all of our wonderful #SENSE members and volunteers who have carried us through 35 great years!

Join EASE on 25 November for an exciting webinar: How technology and data can help editors uphold research integrity. You can find out more at ease.org.uk/event/ease-w....

We hope to see all SENSE members this Saturday for the #SenseSGM. We will vote on the 2026 membership fees and discuss changes to the SENSE Rules and Constitution. More information and registration at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

We hope to see you next week in Amsterdam at our monthly meet-up! You can find the info and let us know you’re coming at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

Join UniSIG for our upcoming presentation about teaching scientific writing in the age of AI. SENSE member David Barick summarizes the most interesting takeaways from AI workshops he’s attended and evaluates the efficacy of new AI exercises. RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

Former lawyer and legal translator Tom West joined SENSE in May this year. In this week’s #SENSEblog, Paula interviews Tom about his background and his reasons for joining SENSE. You can learn more about one of our newest members at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public.... Welcome, Tom!

On 3 December, join EASE for a free DEI webinar: Making research more accessible for people with an intellectual disability You can learn about the presentation and register at ease.org.uk/event/ease-d....

There are still spots open for our mini-workshop with Jenny Zonneveld this Friday. Don’t forget to sign up! Date: Friday 14 November 2025 Time: 14:30–16:30 Location: Online via Zoom Cost: €15 for SENSE members; €20 for non-members RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

The SENSE SGM is only two weeks away. Don’t forget to RSVP and learn about the programme at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

If you’re in Helsinki, join our sister society, NEaT, for their event on sensitivity in language. 'Join Mia Spangenberg in Helsinki on 7 November 2025 for a talk about language sensitivity and what counts as acceptable today.' You can learn more and RSVP at nordicedit.fi/neat-sensiti....

We are loving our Amsterdam monthly meet-ups! This month’s event will be on 18 November, same time, same place. You can find the info and let us know you’re coming at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

Are you interested in learning more about GenAI? Join us on 14 November to learn how you can use GenAI to your advantage as language professionals. Date: Friday 14 November 2025 Time: 14:30–16:30 RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

We are looking forward to seeing all of our SENSE friends in Arnhem tomorrow! Join SENSE on 30 October for a noon get-together! Let us know if you can attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

Are you a Master's student in translation and linguistic studies or a professional linguist? Consider registering for the 2025 Annual virtual visit to DG Translation! You can learn more and save your spot at commission.europa.eu/get-involved....

Don’t forget to save your spot for #2025TEF. This year’s Translating Europe Forum will focus on preserving quality in translation. RSVP at commission.europa.eu/translating-....

Join SENSE in Arnhem on 30 October for a noon get-together! Let us know if you can attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen.... What: An informal get-together for SENSE members Where: Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas, Arnhem When: 30 October, 12:00-14:00 CEST

Intelligent Editing recently released a new version of Draftsmith, an AI-supported editing tool. Interested in learning what’s new and how it can help make your workflows more efficient? Check out this week’s #SENSEblog for a full review by Susan Jenkins. www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....

On 30 October, a KISUVI lecture is being held at the University of Turku and online via Zoom that will be exploring ‘Writing processes: What happens when a text is born, and how may (AI) writing tools shape future writing processes?’ You can RSVP for the event at sites.utu.fi/kisuvi/en/ev....

Don’t forget to sign up for the EASE Environment and Sustainability Committee’s event this Thursday: From Cloud to Carbon: Understanding the Footprint of Digital Knowledge You can reserve your spot at ease.org.uk/event/es-web...

Join SENSE in Arnhem on 30 October for a noon get-together! Let us know if you can attend at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen.... What: An informal get-together for SENSE members Where: Arnhems Boeken Café Libertas, Arnhem When: Thursday 30 October 2025 at 12:00-14:00

Calling all SENSE members! Don’t forget to RSVP for the SGM in Utrecht! We will be voting on the membership fee for 2026 and discussing the proposed changes to the new Constitution and Rules. You can learn about the proposed changes and save your spot at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

In our upcoming mini-workshop, Jenny Zonneveld addresses the elephant in the room: GenAI. This workshop will look at the skills and qualities that you can use to adapt your working practice and business model to the world of AI. RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

It’s not too late to sign up for SenseMed’s event this Wednesday! Join us for an hour of sharing experiences regarding our business’s state of health, as well as the steps we've taken to keep our business going strong through recent events. RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

To all of our SENSE members, it’s time to make your voices heard. You are invited to the Special General Meeting to vote on the membership fee for 2026 and discuss the proposed changes to the new Constitution and Rules. You can learn more and save your spot at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

A little bit of rain couldn’t dampen our spirits at last week’s #SummerSocial25. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Rotterdam for our annual SENSE event!

On 23 October, the EASE Environment and Sustainability Committee, in partnership with the STM Social Responsibility Committee, is hosting a free event: From Cloud to Carbon: Understanding the Footprint of Digital Knowledge You can reserve your spot at ease.org.uk/event/es-web...

'An enjoyable day with great food and plenty of opportunities to chat and network.' What is Tomas describing? If you guessed the SENSE 35-year Jubilee, you’d be right. Interested in the rest of his and Claire’s reviews? Check out this week’s #SENSEblog at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....

If you’re in Amsterdam, the Amsterdam SIG hopes to see you this Friday for the October meet-up! Join us to eat, drink, and enjoy the company of fellow language professionals. RSVP to let us know you’ll be joining in at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

Join SenseMed and fellow language professionals on 15 October to discuss how business has evolved in the past couple of years and what we can do to maintain business health going forward. Let us know if you can join at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

Have some free time in Amsterdam tomorrow? Consider checking out Hiëronymusdag by ngtv. Information (in Dutch) can be found at ngtv.nl/nl/agenda/pr....

If you’re in search of CPD opportunities, check out CIOL’s upcoming webinar, The bilingual brain: foundations for future proficiency, on 9 October. Reserve your spot at register.gotowebinar.com/register/339....

Registration is officially open for the European Commission’s #2025TEF, which will focus on preserving quality in translation. If you are interested in joining the discussion on 5 November in Brussels, Belgium, you can learn more and RSVP at commission.europa.eu/translating-....

'Has your business been impacted by AI?' I'm hosting an informal SenseMed meeting where we can share experiences regarding our business's state of health, as well as which steps we've taken to try to keep our business in the pink (green?). RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

26 September is the European Day of Languages! Events across the EU will be celebrating the joy of learning new languages and highlighting why multilingualism matters. You can find events and get involved at translation.ec.europa.eu/get-involved....

The Amsterdam SIG’s October meet-up will be on Friday, 10 October. Good food, great company - we hope to see you there! RSVP to let us know you’ll be joining in at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

Maps are frequently used in technical documents to present information on locations and geographical distributions. This Friday, UniSIG will be meeting virtually to learn how to check and improve maps encountered in editing or translation assignments. RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

It's not too late to join the Utrecht SIG for this week’s online meeting about AI/MT versus human translation in marketing. Join the event this Wednesday by RSVPing at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....