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....

If you find yourself in a bookstore (which, let’s be honest, you will), consider helping Ingrid Tieken with her exciting linguistic landscaping project! Find out all about it at bridgingtheunbridgeable.com/2025/08/18/l....

We are so excited about the SENSE summer social this Saturday! Join us in Rotterdam to stroll around Kralingse Bos and enjoy coffee and cake at De Eekhoorn. You can RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

On 21 June, language professionals met in Amersfoort for the SENSE 35-year Jubilee conference. If you missed the conference or just want to relive all the fun from the day, check out this week’s #SENSEblog. Claire and Tomas share all the wonderful details at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....

In this free online event, UniSIG will focus on a powerful visualisation tool that scientists and scholars use to present information on locations and geographical distributions quickly, and that saves them from having to write lengthy descriptions: maps. RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

If you find yourself in the USA this October, consider joining the ATA for its 66th Annual Conference! Or, if that journey seems a bit too far, livestreams are available for a number of the presentations. You can learn more about the conference and register at www.atanet.org/ata66/regist....

In our final post of the #SENSEseries, we’re getting to know Taylor Steed, the Social Media Coordinator of SENSE. She is responsible for the Society’s communication on social media. She promotes SENSE events, publishes content, and curates online information relevant to language professionals.

Do you know what makes beautiful summer weather even better? Sharing it with your SENSE colleagues and friends! Skeptical? You won’t be after the SENSE summer social in Rotterdam on 20 September. You can RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

There are still spots available for ITI’s workshop on 11 September: Working as a technical translator. Full details at www.iti.org.uk/training/eve....

It's been a while since we actually discussed translation. At this online meeting, we'll consider AI & MT versus human translation using some practical examples, and formulate some arguments to add to our own marketing strategies. Join Utrecht SIG by RSVPing at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

It’s not too late to sign up for our FREE orientation webinar! If you’re interested in learning what SENSE is all about, reserve your spot for tomorrow’s orientation at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

In this week’s #SENSEseries, we are learning more about our courageous content coordinator, Paula! She is responsible for the Blog and Newsletter. Paula works closely with a team of writers and editors to ensure that relevant content is published on SENSE’s various communication channels.

Celebrate the beauty of summer with SENSE on 20 September! We will be meeting for an afternoon stroll around Kralingse Bos, Rotterdam’s largest city park, followed by some afternoon coffee and cake at De Eekhoorn. You can RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

In this week’s #SENSEblog, Paula Arellano Geoffroy meets with Hans van Bemmelen to learn more about the SENSE Zuid-Holland SIG. You can read the full blog at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....

Don’t forget to check out ELN25: The Human Touch hosted by NEaT, our sister society. The conference is being held at the University of Helsinki and online on Friday, 3 October 2025. Learn more and save your spot at nordicedit.fi/events/engli....

In this week’s #SENSEseries, we are getting to know the SIG & Social Events Coordinator (SSEC), Becky Tomas. She is the EC's liaison with the Special Interest Groups (SIGs). She also organizes SENSE's social events and brainstorms ideas for new speakers and meeting topics.

We hope to see you tomorrow, 2 September, at the Stadsbar! You can get the info and RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

When you sign up for a membership, it’s a gamble. After all, you can’t be sure you’ll be getting your money’s worth. At SENSE, we are assuaging those fears with the #SENSEorientation. Whether you’re new to SENSE or thinking about joining, join us on 9 September! www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

In this week’s #SENSEblog, Taylor Steed argues that the skills that are typically most essential for editorial work are those related to communication and client relations. Do our editors in the audience agree? Read the full post at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....

In the mood for a titillating Tuesday? Head down to the Stadsbar on 2 September for the Amsterdam SIG’s monthly meet-up! You can get the info and RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

The European Language Industry Association (ELIA) is hosting its annual Networking Days event on 21-23 September in Budapest. You can learn more about #ND25 at elia-association.org/event/nd-2025/.

In addition to your illustrious EC, SENSE is supported by a dedicated team of Team Leaders. Over the next few weeks of our #SENSEseries, we will meet the TLs and learn about their contributions to SENSE.

Everyone is invited to the Utrecht SIG Summer Social! When: 22 August 2025 Where: Galerie Waterbolk and La Fontana, Utrecht RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen... We look forward to seeing you all there!

Most people assume editorial ‘skills’ are limited to a deep understanding of grammar and syntax. Yet this week’s #SENSEblog argues that the skills that are typically most essential are those related to communication and client relations. Read more at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public...

Are you new to SENSE and looking to learn more, or a long-standing member looking for how to get the most out of SENSE? Either way, we invite you to join this SENSE Orientation session! Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025 Location: Zoom More info and RSVP: www.sense-online.nl/events/calen...

Join the American Translators Association (ATA) for its 66th Annual Conference on 22 October 2025 in Boston. This 3-day conference will feature nonstop learning and networking opportunities, with select sessions also available to livestream. Learn more and register at www.atanet.org/ata66/regist...

In this week’s #SENSEseries, we are getting to know Samuel Murray, our fabulous Web Manager. He assists the EC in strategic planning for the website. He oversees the SENSE website and its team of volunteers and coordinates with our external developer to ensure that the website runs smoothly.

Join the SENSE Utrecht SIG for their 2025 Summer Social! At 16:30, we’ll enjoy sculptures and artwork at Galerie Waterbolk, followed by dinner and drinks at La Fontana. Join us for all or part of the programme. Save your spot by registering at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

This is your reminder to save your spot at the Society of Indexers’s 2025 Conference: 'The Heart and Mind of Indexing.' Spots are limited, so register ASAP at www.indexers.org.uk/conference-2....

Don’t forget to join the Amsterdam SIG at the Stadsbar tomorrow! All members are welcome. RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

In this week’s #SENSEblog, SENSE member Cindy Chin shares her experiences with TEFL certification and teaching. Read the full blog at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....

SENSE is excited to announce that our sister society, NEaT, is holding ELN25 The Human Touch at the University of Helsinki and online on 3 October 2025. The theme of this year’s meeting is the human touch in editing and translation. Learn more and save your spot at nordicedit.fi/events/engli...

On 20 September, CIEP is hosting its annual conference: The Value of the Editorial Profession. Online and in-person spots are still available. You can learn more at www.ciep.uk/events/ciep-....

In this week’s #SENSEseries, we are getting to know Hans, our new SENSE Treasurer. Hans is responsible for the Society's financial matters. Hans coordinates the annual budget, and monitors and maintains the Society’s overall financial health, and advises the EC on spending.

There are still spots available for ISMTE’s conference on 5 August: Editors Without Borders: Breaking Silos in a Technological World. To learn more about this exciting conference in Montréal, visit www.ismte.org/events/Event....

For many language professionals, a TEFL certification can open doors for teaching both in the Netherlands and abroad. In this week’s #SENSEblog, Cindy Chin shares her experiences with the TEFL. Read the full blog at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....

SENSE member Kari Koonin has won the Outstanding contribution to ITI award 2025. Congratulations, Kari! You can learn more about Kari’s contributions at www.iti.org.uk/resource/iti...

In this week’s #SENSEseries, we’re getting to know our wonderful secretary, Margreet! She deals with the incoming mail and general Society business. The Secretary compiles and circulates the agenda and minutes of EC meetings and the AGM.

If you’re in Amsterdam on 8 August, join the Amsterdam SIG for delicious drinks and distinguished discussions at the Stadsbar in Amsterdam. All members are welcome. RSVP at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

Interested in learning how others have turned literary translation into a fulfilling career? Check out David McKay’s story in this week’s #SENSEblog at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....

In this week's #SENSEseries, we are getting to know Liz Cross, the Chair of SENSE. She is our spokesperson and represents the Society in public, and is responsible for overseeing EC activities, chairing EC meetings, monitoring the progress of activities between EC meetings, and representing the EC.

Early bird registration is now open for the 10th International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication. This year’s event will take place on 3-5 September in Chicago, USA. For more information about the event or to save your spot, visit web.cvent.com/event/cabb87....

In this week’s #SENSEblog, Dutch-to-English literary translator David McKay shares excerpts from his life and current work, and explains how his path led him to be a renowned literary translator: www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....

Are you interested in learning more about the team running this ship? Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing more about the wonderful individuals who make up the SENSE Executive Committee. Stay tuned!

If you’re in Amsterdam this Friday, don’t forget to join the Amsterdam SIG for drinks and discussions at the Stadsbar. Info available at www.sense-online.nl/events/calen....

In this week’s #SENSEblog, SENSE member Claire Bacon reveals how she is dealing with the current work slowdown in her professional life. Read the full article at www.sense-online.nl/sense-public....

If you’re an indexer or interested in adding indexing to your professional offerings, consider attending the Society of Indexers’s 2025 Conference: 'The Heart and Mind of Indexing.' Spots are limited, so register ASAP at www.indexers.org.uk/conference-2....