Meeting of the “European Master’s in Translation” (EMT) Network Held at the University of Warsaw
At the beginning of June, Associate Professor Silga Sviķe, Director of the Master’s Programme “Translation and Terminology” at Ventspils University of Applied Sciences, participated in a meeting of the “European Master’s in Translation” (EMT) network in Warsaw, Poland. The event was organized by the Institute of Applied Linguistics at the University of Warsaw and brought together academic representatives, translation industry experts, and representatives of the European Commission to discuss the latest developments in translation education and practice.
The meeting took place over two days. On June 2, a colloquium titled “Translating Poland” was held, followed by the main EMT network meeting on June 3 under the theme “Translation Empowered by Technology and Training”.
The colloquium addressed topics such as audiovisual translation and artificial intelligence (AI). Special attention was given to the role of subtitles in language learning and the use of AI in dubbing and audio description. The discussion also focused on terminology, plain and easy-to-read language, as well as literary translation. Participants were provided with insights into current research and professional practice. Leading Polish literary translators also took part in the discussion.
On the second day of the EMT network event, several key topics were addressed:
- AI tools and the European Language Data Space: presentation of AI tools developed by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation and their application in higher education institutions.
- Exchange of experiences in working groups: EMT participants discussed competencies gained in translation studies, cooperation with industry professionals, audiovisual translation, terminology, and data usage.
- Public image of translators and interpreters: a discussion on the societal perception of the translation profession.
- Critical evaluation of AI implementation: a panel discussion among technology manufacturers, tech companies, and education sector representatives.
The meeting concluded with presentations of joint projects by EMT and LIND (“Language Industry Platform”)—covering internship opportunities, continuing education for lecturers, and promotion of the translation profession.
Photo: EMT event publicity photos
Share on other platforms
Other news





