CTIS Manchester
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New account (migrated from @ctismanchester) for the Centre for Translation & Intercultural Studies @ University of Manchester.
Follow us for news about CTIS students & staff, research seminars, and all things translation and intercultural studies!
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Ready for a new academic year? Let's start on a high note by kicking off the brand-new CTIS Research Seminar Series 2025-26 together! Here is the Semester 1 programme. Zoom links for individual sessions will be shared in the comments.
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How can popular media and fictional worlds be integrated into classroom activities to enhance language learning?
Find out on 26 November (10am UK time) in our online discussion with Osman Solmaz, author of "Fictional Linguistic Landscapes"!
Find out on 26 November (10am UK time) in our online discussion with Osman Solmaz, author of "Fictional Linguistic Landscapes"!
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
How can popular media and fictional worlds be integrated into classroom activities to enhance language learning?
Find out on 26 November (10am UK time) in our online discussion with Osman Solmaz, author of "Fictional Linguistic Landscapes"!
Find out on 26 November (10am UK time) in our online discussion with Osman Solmaz, author of "Fictional Linguistic Landscapes"!
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Support: Cognitive Science, Pragmatics, Psycholinguistics, Semantics: PhD Position in Linguitsics, Department of Linguistics, University of Tübingen
Support: Cognitive Science, Pragmatics, Psycholinguistics, Semantics: PhD Position in Linguitsics, Department of Linguistics, University of Tübingen
Ph.D. positions in Linguistics
Description:
The DFG-funded Emmy Noether group “Socially relevant pragmatic inference”, hosted by the University of Tübingen” (PI Dr. Asya Achimova), is inviting applications for a 3-year PhD position in Linguistics (65%, TV-L 13 scale, approximately €3.000 per month before taxes and obligatory insurances). The project combines experimental and computational approaches to the study of inferences that speakers and listeners draw in the course of communication. I
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November 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Support: Cognitive Science, Pragmatics, Psycholinguistics, Semantics: PhD Position in Linguitsics, Department of Linguistics, University of Tübingen
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Calls: 20th Conference on Laboratory Phonology
Calls: 20th Conference on Laboratory Phonology
Final Call for Papers:
LabPhon 20 will be held in Montréal, Québec, Canada, from June 26–28, 2026, with pre- and post-conference workshops on June 25 and June 29, and a keynote lecture on June 25. This 20th anniversary meeting will take place at Coeur des Sciences at UQAM, located in downtown Montreal, and is being organized by a multi-university team from McGill University, Carleton University, and the University of Ottawa. As we mark the 20th LabPhon meeting, our theme, Looking Back and Loo
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November 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Calls: 20th Conference on Laboratory Phonology
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How can the arts help our young people? 🎨🎭
1 in 4 youths in the UK report mental health difficulties by age 19.
Research finds that engaging in artistic activities leads to an increase in youth wellbeing, a mood boost equivalent to an unemployed adult moving into work.
pbe.co.uk/publications...
1 in 4 youths in the UK report mental health difficulties by age 19.
Research finds that engaging in artistic activities leads to an increase in youth wellbeing, a mood boost equivalent to an unemployed adult moving into work.
pbe.co.uk/publications...
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
How can the arts help our young people? 🎨🎭
1 in 4 youths in the UK report mental health difficulties by age 19.
Research finds that engaging in artistic activities leads to an increase in youth wellbeing, a mood boost equivalent to an unemployed adult moving into work.
pbe.co.uk/publications...
1 in 4 youths in the UK report mental health difficulties by age 19.
Research finds that engaging in artistic activities leads to an increase in youth wellbeing, a mood boost equivalent to an unemployed adult moving into work.
pbe.co.uk/publications...
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Ukrainian writer Andrei Kurkov at the Uni of Manchester (@uomsalc.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social) on his latest novel Three Years on Fire, but also talking about his morbid humour inspired by the 'childhood medical fantasies' he developped when growing up in a house full of medical doctors.
November 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Ukrainian writer Andrei Kurkov at the Uni of Manchester (@uomsalc.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social) on his latest novel Three Years on Fire, but also talking about his morbid humour inspired by the 'childhood medical fantasies' he developped when growing up in a house full of medical doctors.
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Join us for a cultural event about Kurdish storytelling and history, to celebrate the launch of 'The Last Pomegranate Tree' by Bachtyar Ali
📅 Thursday 27 November
⏰ 4.45-6pm
📍 Samuel Alexander Building, SG16
🎟 Free entry, all welcome, no booking required
📅 Thursday 27 November
⏰ 4.45-6pm
📍 Samuel Alexander Building, SG16
🎟 Free entry, all welcome, no booking required
November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Join us for a cultural event about Kurdish storytelling and history, to celebrate the launch of 'The Last Pomegranate Tree' by Bachtyar Ali
📅 Thursday 27 November
⏰ 4.45-6pm
📍 Samuel Alexander Building, SG16
🎟 Free entry, all welcome, no booking required
📅 Thursday 27 November
⏰ 4.45-6pm
📍 Samuel Alexander Building, SG16
🎟 Free entry, all welcome, no booking required
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Tomorrow (14 November) at 5-6:30 pm (GMT), join this virtual @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social workshop where @kaszyma.bsky.social will discuss her new book, Translation Multiples: From Global Culture to Postcommunist Democracy. Learn more about this free event here: buff.ly/R362wXY.
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Tomorrow (14 November) at 5-6:30 pm (GMT), join this virtual @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social workshop where @kaszyma.bsky.social will discuss her new book, Translation Multiples: From Global Culture to Postcommunist Democracy. Learn more about this free event here: buff.ly/R362wXY.
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Really looking forward to speaking at #IPCITI2025 tomorrow! My keynote, ‘Translating Rape’ will be hybrid. See below for details to register.
November 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Really looking forward to speaking at #IPCITI2025 tomorrow! My keynote, ‘Translating Rape’ will be hybrid. See below for details to register.
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📣 Call for Interest now open!
The University of Manchester invites educators, researchers, and innovators to join the 2026 international conference:
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Equity, Access & Innovation.
🗓️ 9–10 June 2026
🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
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The University of Manchester invites educators, researchers, and innovators to join the 2026 international conference:
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Equity, Access & Innovation.
🗓️ 9–10 June 2026
🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
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Call for Interest opens for 2026 Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
The University of Manchester has announced the Call for Interest for lightning talks and research posters for its upcoming international conference, Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balanc...
www.manchester.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
📣 Call for Interest now open!
The University of Manchester invites educators, researchers, and innovators to join the 2026 international conference:
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Equity, Access & Innovation.
🗓️ 9–10 June 2026
🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
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The University of Manchester invites educators, researchers, and innovators to join the 2026 international conference:
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Balancing Equity, Access & Innovation.
🗓️ 9–10 June 2026
🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
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Next month we're celebrating 30 years of our Bilingual Education and Bilingualism book series with the publication of "Key Developments in Bilingual Education and Bilingualism".
Find out more, order a copy or request an inspection copy for your course on our website: buff.ly/U3jrhaL
#langchat
Find out more, order a copy or request an inspection copy for your course on our website: buff.ly/U3jrhaL
#langchat
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Next month we're celebrating 30 years of our Bilingual Education and Bilingualism book series with the publication of "Key Developments in Bilingual Education and Bilingualism".
Find out more, order a copy or request an inspection copy for your course on our website: buff.ly/U3jrhaL
#langchat
Find out more, order a copy or request an inspection copy for your course on our website: buff.ly/U3jrhaL
#langchat
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Tomorrow (Thursday, 13 November) at 2-3:30 pm (GMT), join this hybrid @ctis-manchester.bsky.social event where @kaszyma.bsky.social will discuss her new book, Translation Multiples: From Global Culture to Postcommunist Democracy. Learn more here: events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:....
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Tomorrow (Thursday, 13 November) at 2-3:30 pm (GMT), join this hybrid @ctis-manchester.bsky.social event where @kaszyma.bsky.social will discuss her new book, Translation Multiples: From Global Culture to Postcommunist Democracy. Learn more here: events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:....
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We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Pauline Henry-Tierney (Newcastle University) as our keynote speaker at #IPCITI2025, 18th International #Postgraduate #Conference in #Translation and #Interpreting
📢 Don’t forget – the deadline to submit abstracts is 25 July
🔗 warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/mod...
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📢 Don’t forget – the deadline to submit abstracts is 25 July
🔗 warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/mod...
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June 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Pauline Henry-Tierney (Newcastle University) as our keynote speaker at #IPCITI2025, 18th International #Postgraduate #Conference in #Translation and #Interpreting
📢 Don’t forget – the deadline to submit abstracts is 25 July
🔗 warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/mod...
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📢 Don’t forget – the deadline to submit abstracts is 25 July
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So glad to share with you the inaugural special issue of Feminist Translation Studies 'Translating with the Earth: Gender, Feminism and Eco-Translation' www.tandfonline.com/toc/rftr20/2/1 @olgacastro80.bsky.social @ftnetwork.bsky.social @womenintranslation.bsky.social @drpaulinehenry.bsky.social
Feminist Translation Studies
Special Issue: Translating with the Earth: Gender, Feminism and Eco-Translation. Guest Editors: Şebnem Susam-Saraeva and Carolyn Shread. Volume 2, Issue 1 of Feminist Translation Studies
www.tandfonline.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
So glad to share with you the inaugural special issue of Feminist Translation Studies 'Translating with the Earth: Gender, Feminism and Eco-Translation' www.tandfonline.com/toc/rftr20/2/1 @olgacastro80.bsky.social @ftnetwork.bsky.social @womenintranslation.bsky.social @drpaulinehenry.bsky.social
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More events feat. Translation Multiples (also online!):
📢Thurs, 13 Nov, 2-4pm: a triple book showcase (with Delphine Grass & Anna Lanfranchi) on recent books in literary translation: events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...
📢Friday, 14 Nov, 5-6.30pm: a multiples workshop www.kcl.ac.uk/events/works...
📢Thurs, 13 Nov, 2-4pm: a triple book showcase (with Delphine Grass & Anna Lanfranchi) on recent books in literary translation: events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...
📢Friday, 14 Nov, 5-6.30pm: a multiples workshop www.kcl.ac.uk/events/works...
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
More events feat. Translation Multiples (also online!):
📢Thurs, 13 Nov, 2-4pm: a triple book showcase (with Delphine Grass & Anna Lanfranchi) on recent books in literary translation: events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...
📢Friday, 14 Nov, 5-6.30pm: a multiples workshop www.kcl.ac.uk/events/works...
📢Thurs, 13 Nov, 2-4pm: a triple book showcase (with Delphine Grass & Anna Lanfranchi) on recent books in literary translation: events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...
📢Friday, 14 Nov, 5-6.30pm: a multiples workshop www.kcl.ac.uk/events/works...
Throwback to JC Penet's first CTIS seminar this year with a packed room, lots of questions, and a really great discussion afterwards. Thank you to everyone who attended either in person or online!
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Throwback to JC Penet's first CTIS seminar this year with a packed room, lots of questions, and a really great discussion afterwards. Thank you to everyone who attended either in person or online!
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Tomorrow (22 October) at 4pm BST, please join this in-person @soasuni.bsky.social event, where @kaszyma.bsky.social will discuss her new book, Translation Multiples: From Global Culture to Postcommunist Democracy.
Register for this event here: buff.ly/LMF5SGy.
Register for this event here: buff.ly/LMF5SGy.
October 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Tomorrow (22 October) at 4pm BST, please join this in-person @soasuni.bsky.social event, where @kaszyma.bsky.social will discuss her new book, Translation Multiples: From Global Culture to Postcommunist Democracy.
Register for this event here: buff.ly/LMF5SGy.
Register for this event here: buff.ly/LMF5SGy.
📢📢📢 CfP for a special issue in @transpaces.bsky.social (2027) on the topic of Translator Norms, co-edited by our very own Anna Strowe, Richard Mansell & Helle V. Dam.
Abstracts due 24 Nov; notification of successful proposals by 15 Dec; articles due 30 May 2026.
More details: t.co/gVJ29PBTDm
Abstracts due 24 Nov; notification of successful proposals by 15 Dec; articles due 30 May 2026.
More details: t.co/gVJ29PBTDm
https://benjamins.com/series/ts/callforpapers.pdf
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October 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
📢📢📢 CfP for a special issue in @transpaces.bsky.social (2027) on the topic of Translator Norms, co-edited by our very own Anna Strowe, Richard Mansell & Helle V. Dam.
Abstracts due 24 Nov; notification of successful proposals by 15 Dec; articles due 30 May 2026.
More details: t.co/gVJ29PBTDm
Abstracts due 24 Nov; notification of successful proposals by 15 Dec; articles due 30 May 2026.
More details: t.co/gVJ29PBTDm
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Translation Multiples goes to London! Join me on 22 October at 4pm at the University of London (@soasuni.bsky.social), discuss several engaging examples together in an interactive format.
The event is free, but registration is required: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...
@princetonupress.bsky.social
The event is free, but registration is required: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...
@princetonupress.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Translation Multiples goes to London! Join me on 22 October at 4pm at the University of London (@soasuni.bsky.social), discuss several engaging examples together in an interactive format.
The event is free, but registration is required: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...
@princetonupress.bsky.social
The event is free, but registration is required: www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/...
@princetonupress.bsky.social
Happy International Translation Day, everyone! Best time to save the dates for our CTIS research seminars in the upcoming months.
Ready for a new academic year? Let's start on a high note by kicking off the brand-new CTIS Research Seminar Series 2025-26 together! Here is the Semester 1 programme. Zoom links for individual sessions will be shared in the comments.
September 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Happy International Translation Day, everyone! Best time to save the dates for our CTIS research seminars in the upcoming months.
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This workshop w/@kaszyma.bsky.social asks how can we use languages to effect change? What's the difference between translation as activism & translation as art? & much more...
🗓️20 Oct Manchester Poetry Library, M15 6BG
🎟️FREE places for MMU & UoM Students
🔗 englishpen.beaconforms.com/form/057fe075
🗓️20 Oct Manchester Poetry Library, M15 6BG
🎟️FREE places for MMU & UoM Students
🔗 englishpen.beaconforms.com/form/057fe075
September 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
This workshop w/@kaszyma.bsky.social asks how can we use languages to effect change? What's the difference between translation as activism & translation as art? & much more...
🗓️20 Oct Manchester Poetry Library, M15 6BG
🎟️FREE places for MMU & UoM Students
🔗 englishpen.beaconforms.com/form/057fe075
🗓️20 Oct Manchester Poetry Library, M15 6BG
🎟️FREE places for MMU & UoM Students
🔗 englishpen.beaconforms.com/form/057fe075
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Looking forward to taking part! 13 November 2025 at @officialuom.bsky.social
13 November: Delphine Grass @delphinegrass.bsky.social @globalaffairslu.bsky.social, Anna Lafranchi @anna-lanfranchi.bsky.social @warwicktranslation.bsky.social & Kasia Szymanska @kaszyma.bsky.social CTIS
A Triple Book Showcase: Recent Trends in Literary Translation Research
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
A Triple Book Showcase: Recent Trends in Literary Translation Research
zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CTIS Research Seminar 2: A Triple Book Showcase: Recent Trends in Literary Translation Research. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email ab...
Speakers: Delphine Grass, Lancaster University, Anna Lafranchi, University of Warwick, and Kasia Szymanska, University of Manchester
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September 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Looking forward to taking part! 13 November 2025 at @officialuom.bsky.social
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Excited to have received my complimentary copy of The Routledge Handbook of Translation Technology and Society, which includes a chapter I co-authored with Silvia Terribile entitled "Translation Technology and Human-Machine Interaction". #machinetranslation #MT #postediting
September 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Excited to have received my complimentary copy of The Routledge Handbook of Translation Technology and Society, which includes a chapter I co-authored with Silvia Terribile entitled "Translation Technology and Human-Machine Interaction". #machinetranslation #MT #postediting
Ready for a new academic year? Let's start on a high note by kicking off the brand-new CTIS Research Seminar Series 2025-26 together! Here is the Semester 1 programme. Zoom links for individual sessions will be shared in the comments.
September 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Ready for a new academic year? Let's start on a high note by kicking off the brand-new CTIS Research Seminar Series 2025-26 together! Here is the Semester 1 programme. Zoom links for individual sessions will be shared in the comments.
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Ever wondered how your favorite anime, TV, movies, and games make their way into your language, and the linguistic science behind localization?
Join me tomorrow, September 15th, at 3:00 PM PST for an online talk at the University of Texas at Dallas' Center for Translation Studies!
More info 👀↘️
Join me tomorrow, September 15th, at 3:00 PM PST for an online talk at the University of Texas at Dallas' Center for Translation Studies!
More info 👀↘️
September 15, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Ever wondered how your favorite anime, TV, movies, and games make their way into your language, and the linguistic science behind localization?
Join me tomorrow, September 15th, at 3:00 PM PST for an online talk at the University of Texas at Dallas' Center for Translation Studies!
More info 👀↘️
Join me tomorrow, September 15th, at 3:00 PM PST for an online talk at the University of Texas at Dallas' Center for Translation Studies!
More info 👀↘️
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If you have some interest in translation and would like to explore it further as a linguistic and cross-cultural activity, EATPA Global Translation Jam 2025 is a good opportunity for you to try your hand. Join us now!
September 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
If you have some interest in translation and would like to explore it further as a linguistic and cross-cultural activity, EATPA Global Translation Jam 2025 is a good opportunity for you to try your hand. Join us now!