Local expert JC Penet is offering a series of workshops on peer support through the national @iti-uk.bsky.social. 12 June, 11 July, 18 Sept, 9 Oct, 6 Nov 2025, 12-1:30pm. Coaching-style conversations for workplace wellbeing and productivity. Details here www.iti.org.uk/training/eve... #ITICommunity

BBC News Polska will "harness existing translation and transcription tools to bring the best of the BBC’s journalism to new audiences. The translation of BBC reporting will always have human editorial oversight and, where used, will be clearly labelled.” Thoughts? #translation

Next Thursday, a week today, is not only Ascension Day (and Father's Day in some countries), but also the day our event 'Cash Is King - cashflow and cash forecasting for sole traders and limited companies' is taking place. See you there. #CashFlow #Cash #1nt www.ticketsource.co.uk/iti-interpre...

Highly recommended free CPD. For interpreters and translators with an eye on the future... platforms have the power to shape working conditions with unethical practices damaging to interpreting profession and #Deaf access. Careful who you work with! @iti-uk.bsky.social www.iti.org.uk/training/eve...

Freelancing doesn't have to mean feeling you're on your own. Not when you've got an amazing community to connect with like the ITI Scottish Network! #ITICommunity

Encouraging to see publications like Computerworld highlighting the limitations of ChatGPT when it comes to translation. They explore several instances where ChatGPT produced translations that were not only inaccurate but also misleading, prioritising user satisfaction over accuracy!

The highlight of the Translated By festival in Bristol will be the International Booker Prize Translator's Showcase on Saturday - a conversation between five of the shortlisted translators. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're celebrating the power of community 💙. The #ITICommunity supports freelancers who often work alone and reminding us that community can make all the difference. Why not check in with a friend or colleague today? Together, we're stronger 🤝 #MentalHealth

🔊 Calling all ITI members. As a membership organisation our purpose is to represent and support you, our members. We want to hear your experiences and understand the issues that you are facing Join Sara Robertson and make sure we know what matters to you. 📅 15 May 2025 |🕖 13:00 BST Register 👇

Happy Europe Day! It marks the anniversary of the Schuman declaration, celebrating peace and unity in Europe. #Translators and #interpreters make a vital contribution to peace and unity by breaking down language barriers and enabling clear communication.

Denmark's Ministry of Justice has announced that post-editing machine translation (PEMT) does not qualify as "translation" under its legal framework. #Translation #ProfessionalStandards #AITranslation

Calling all teachers and budding young translators! #SSTPoetryPrize2025 is open for entries! Translate into English any poem from any language, or a Portuguese poem from their Spotlight booklet. buff.ly/1juTwja

The Creators for Europe United initiative calls on the EU to take steps to protect human creativity in the age of AI. Their open letter urges EU policymakers to ensure transparency in AI training data, fair remuneration for creators, and strict enforcement of copyright laws. Read and sign:

First in a new series of articles from ITI's CEO, Sara Robertson offering insights on how, as professional translators and interpreters, we can steer a confident course through uncertainty. Well worth a read. #translation #interpreting #professionalism

Today is both #EnglishLanguageDay and #SpanishLanguageDay at the United Nations. They may be two of the most widely spoken languages in the world, but translators and interpreters are still essential in enabling communication and breaking down barriers. We celebrate you all. 👏👏

Feeling stressed or even unsure about your future? You don’t have to face the uncertainty alone. In his insightful article, @JC Penet explores how coaching-style conversations can help translators and interpreters manage overwhelm, navigate change and face the future together.

Here are the full details for our next event: Cash is King - cashflow and cash forecasting for sole traders and limited companies with Martin Mellor Thursday 29 May 2025 5-7pm BST Tickets available at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/iti-interpre...

We welcome the publication of the Public Services Committee report and are pleased to see our concerns about pay and working conditions for public service interpreters have been acknowledged - issues we have long been advocating for. We hope the govt will respond positively to the recommendations.

The @iti-uk.bsky.social German Network #bookclub is now on EventBrite. If you #translate between #english and #german you're not a member of GerNet yet, come and try a meeting, we'd love to see you! Here's our May read, Billie: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iti-german...

A very happy Monday to all the translators and interpreters who will be accomplishing the impossible this week! #ITICommunity #translatorslife #mondaymotivation

The UN is recruiting an interpreter for the English booth in Geneva. careers.un.org/jobSearchDes... #1nt

"What distinguishes translation is the way translators read, a close reading that engages deeply with a language’s structure." #translation #xl8 #literarytranslation

Translated by Bristol is a new festival celebrating translators and translated literature, taking place in Bristol from May 12th – May 25th. Events include conversations with translators and between authors and their translators, as well as translation workshops. #translation #literarytranslation

Some #FITEurope associations are also here. Follow them! - @asetrad.bsky.social - @apticassociacio.bsky.social - @iti-uk.bsky.social - @itiscotnet.bsky.social - @atiireland.bsky.social - @adue-nord-cpd.bsky.social - @avue.bsky.social #xl8 #1nt #strongertogether #associations #socialmedia

The latest government figures show that in the first three quarters of 2024, the absence of a court interpreter resulted in 604 trials being postponed.

🌍 Many ITI members are concerned about the significant environmental costs arising from the training and use of AI. Our thanks to Dr Matt Riemland for writing this excellent article for us, sharing his expertise and helping to inform ITI members about this aspect of the AI debate. #AIImpact

Translators and interpreters know a thing or two about choosing the right word! It’s not just about accuracy but also conveying the right tone, emotion and context and translators and interpreters are masters at it. #xl8 #1nt #languagematters #ITICommunity

ITI and @ciol-linguists.bsky.social have joined forces to submit a joint response to the UK Government's consultation on Copyright and AI. We call on the government to prioritise the language-sector specific needs we identify when developing the new regulations and guidance. #AI #xl8 #copyright

Happy #InternationalMotherLanguageDay. According to UNESCO around 7000 languages are still in use in the world but of those only 65 are safe. So, let’s take a moment to applaud those working to protect linguistic diversity & keep endangered languages alive.

Our 19 March online event on speech-to-text interpreting and live subtitling now also features in the @iti-uk.bsky.social events calendar: www.iti.org.uk/training/eve... #1nt 1/3

Sports interpreting Q&A by the @iti-uk.bsky.social's Sports Network at 10am GMT today. "A chance to put your questions about sports interpreting to the Sports Network's panel." Expert panelists: Lara Fasoli and Sabrina Toscani It's free! #1nt us06web.zoom.us/j/8419680819...

If you could not attend #InterpretingEurope, you can still watch the recording: commission.europa.eu/get-involved....

Happy Valentine's day! Don't you just 💖 it when great CPD events are announced? An Introduction to Speech-to-Text Interpreting (STTI) and Live Subtitling - 19 March 5:00PM GMT Featuring a panel of seven experienced practitioners and academics #1nt #xl8 www.ticketsource.co.uk/iti-interpre...

#Translators and #interpreters play a vital role in breaking down barriers and building bridges between communities. We are proud to represent you. #xl8 #translate #interpreting

The 2025 #Interpretbank discount code for @iti-uk.bsky.social members is now available in the members' section of the website. 20% off if you're looking to buy, upgrade or extend... #1nt #CAI

ITI’s letter to Cardiff University expressing our deep concerns at the proposed closure of modern languages and translation courses. Such a move would have serious economic, cultural and educational implications. #SaveCardiffLanuguages #AgainstModernLanguagesCuts #GlobalWalesMultilingualWales

“We are asking children to take on this full-time job while they are also having the very real job of being a kid. They are walking in shoes that are too big for them.” Olivia Abtahi, author of 'The Interpreter' in conversation. #interpreting #1nt #langsky

Today is #TimetoTalkDay – a chance for us all to be more open about our mental health and talk about how we really feel. Many #translators and #interpreters work alone so simply letting a colleague or friend know you are there for them can make all the difference.

Language courses in danger It is ITI's belief that without a pipeline of language graduates there will be a shortage of skilled secondary school language teachers, resulting in a decline in the UK’s language capacity, thereby harming our intellectual and cultural future. via MSN: bit.ly/4hkyKrA

The irony! OpenAI has had little regard for protecting copyright and intellectual property up to now.

Discover how ITI and the Centre for Translation Studies at the University of Surrey are collaborating to help translators develop fresh perspectives on AI. Our course, Translation and AI, offers an impartial, research-based perspective on AI's impact on translation. 📅 Next course starts 7 Feb

"At the intersection of Interpreting and Technology I don’t anticipate any dramatic upheavals, apocalyptic scenarios, or seismic disruptions in the space. Change, after all, is a gradual process. Evolution unfolds over time; it doesn’t happen overnight." claudiofantinuoli.org/blog/2025/01... #1nt

It takes more than having two hands to be a good pianist. It takes more than knowing two languages to be a good translator. Cultural knowledge, excellent writing and subject expertise are just some of the skills that set a translator apart. #xl8 #translation #slowtranslation #ITICommunity

Are you an ITI MedNet member? Or curious about the benefits of joining our network? Don’t miss this online lesson—free for members and just £5 for non-members! #medxl8 #t9n #xl8 #1nt www.universe.com/events/uncov...

"For translators, demonstrating their ability to provide deeper cultural and emotional resonance is crucial to maintaining their value." #xl8 #AI

Reminder: there's an #interpreting starter pack on Bluesky: go.bsky.app/J2jZuhS Would like to be added or to suggest an account to be added? Send me a message. Disclaimer: I did not select the profile images shown below and have no idea why it's only men. Not representative at all. #1nt

If you have not yet responded to this consultation, you gave until 25th February. This is long and in many cases unclear but don't let that put you off. You can always answer n/a to complex, obscure questions. Make your voice heard. www.gov.uk/government/c...

Working as a freelance translator or interpreter can be very rewarding but it comes with some unique challenges that can affect your emotional wellbeing. Try incorporating some of the ideas in our article to help protect your emotional health in 2025? #EmotionalWellbeing #FreelanceLife

CSA Research freelance business confidence survey results (pretty gloomy): csa-research.com/Featured-Con... #xl8 #1nt

Do you know Skilliga? skilliga.com is a free directory and calendar (skilliga.com/calendar) of training and CPD events and courses for translators and interpreters. Run by volunteers. Plus blog.skilliga.com with tips from trainers and 🇮🇹 🇬🇧 🇵🇱 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇹🇷 buzzword reports. (New contributors welcome! 🤗)