Archive of past webinars
Language AI for language professionals
Date: 6 December 2024, 12 noon to 12.45 p.m. CET / 6.00 a.m. to 6.45 a.m. EST
Application deadline: 15 November 2024
Description of content: We look at a selection of language AI tools that offer the potential to complement the work of language professionals. We review new tools and technologies that were released in 2024 and look at what may be in the pipeline for 2025.
Florian Faes is the Managing Director of Slator and is based in Zurich. Slator is the leading source of research for the global translation, localisation and language technology industry. Our advisory practice is a trusted partner to clients looking for independent analysis.
Extended reality technologies – potential for interpreters
Date: 15 November 2024, 3 p.m. to 3.45 p.m. CET / 9.00 a.m. to 9.45 a.m. EST
Application deadline: 25 October 2024
Description of content: What are extended realities? And how can they be used for interpreting? In this course, we distinguish between different forms of extended realities (augmented reality, virtual reality, etc.) and highlight different applications for interpreting.
Dr Anne Catherine Gieshoff is a research associate and lecturer at IUED. Her research interests include cognitive load in conference interpreting, augmented reality and visual input in interpreting, as well as interpreting in healthcare.
Dealing with different file formats (JSON, XML)
Date: 25 October 2024, 12 noon to 12.45 p.m. CET / 6.00 a.m. to 6.45 a.m. EST
Application deadlines: 4 October 2024
Description of content: File formats like XML or JSON can be a closed book, even for experienced translators. In this webinar, we will explore the basics of these and similar data formats. We will learn how these formats are structured and how to configure translation tools to work with such data formats.
Dr Martin Kappus is lecturer in language technology and accessibility at IUED. His research interests include the application of language technologies and CAT tools.
Basic concepts of terminology (in times of AI)
Date: 20 September 2024, 3 p.m. to 3.45 p.m. CET / 9.00 a.m. to 9.45 a.m. EST
Application deadline: 30 August 2024
Description of content: The course provides the theoretical foundations that are still needed in times of AI to build or operate professional terminology work in a company. It also provides brief insights into areas where AI is already being applied in terminology work.
Christian Kriele is a terminologist and lecturer at IUED in the Bachelor’s degree programme in Multilingual Communication and in the Master’s degree programme in Applied Languages. His research interests include the optimisation of search results and queries as well as terminology and machine translation.
Translating for social media
Date: 6 September 2024, 3 p.m. to 3.45 p.m. CET / 9.00 a.m. to 9.45 a.m. EST
Application deadline: 16 August 2024
Description of content: Companies reach most (potential) customers via social media channels. Translations carried out with machine translation systems often do not provide satisfactory results to achieve the defined communication objectives. In the webinar, participants will learn about the challenges involved in transferring social media content to another linguistic and cultural area, what needs to be considered to make the transfer successful, and what skills are required.
Andrea Imbescheid is a translator/revisor at Vaudoise Insurance in Lausanne and a graduate in business administration with many years of experience in international marketing. She teaches the course ”Transcreation as a trend service” as part of the CAS in Translation - IUED.
Translation management systems: a selection, pros and cons
Date: 12 July 2024, 12 noon to 12.45 p.m. CET / 6.00 a.m. to 6.45 a.m. EST
Application deadline: 21 June 2024
Description of content: Get an insight into the world of translation management systems (TMS) in the ”Translation management systems: a selection, pros and cons” webinar. Join us as we explore the intricacies of two leading TMS platforms and learn about their unique features and benefits and explore application examples. Whether you are already experienced or new to language management, this webinar promises to offer valuable insights that will help you make informed decisions and optimise your translation workflows.
Patricia Kamer’s mission is to improve the lives of translators with the help of language technologies and tools. As Head of Development at Supertext, she translates high demands into efficient IT solutions. As a guest lecturer in translation management at the ZHAW, she introduces these solutions to aspiring language experts.
Consultancy skills for language professionals
Date: 7 June 2024, 12 noon to 12.45 p.m. CET / 6.00 a.m. to 6.45 a.m. EST
Application deadline: 17 May 2024
Description of content: This webinar focuses on consultancy skills for translation and multilingual communication professionals. It outlines why and how consultancy is becoming increasingly relevant for their work and what key skills language consultants need.
Prof Dr Caroline Lehr is a Professor of Translation Studies at IUED. Her research interests include translation processes and multilingual text production, the use of artificial intelligence in multilingual communication and AI literacy as well as cognition, emotion and motivation in multilingual communication and language professions.