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Kotryna Garanasvili @kotrynagaranasvili.bsky.social · Jul 10

I had a wonderful time leading a dialect translation workshop @bristoltranslates.bsky.social. It was so active with over 100 participants in the Zoom room, and their contributions have been simply brilliant! Dialect sparks the best kinds of conversations. Great to see & meet you all 📚✍️💙

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Jun 4

Registration for the Bristol Translates 2025 NORLA keynote speech by Damion Searls is now open: go to the link below to register by email.

When? 7th July 17:00 BST
Where? Join online from wherever you are in the world!

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Jun 2

Go to the link below find our application form and programme.

Applications are open for one more week, don't miss out!

www.bristol.ac.uk/sml/translat...

Fees and How to Apply | School of Modern Languages | University of Bristol

www.bristol.ac.uk

Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Jun 2

In addition, our 2025 keynote speaker is the distinguished Damion Searls, writer and translator of several #Nobel laureates including Thomas Mann, Elfriede Jelinek and most recently #JonFosse. The keynote is generously supported by NORLA.

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Jun 2

For those working with #Scandinavian languages, Bristol Translates 2025 is a real treat: we are offering Swedish as one of our workshop languages for the first time ever.

Our workshop will be led by Nichola Smalley, acclaimed #Swedish and #Norwegian translator.

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · May 14

For all #Catalan learners, speakers, translators and enthusiasts: the deadline for a bursary place on our intensive language workshop, led by translator Peter Bush, is tomorrow.

Visit our website below. Applications still open for all language workshops!

www.bristol.ac.uk/sml/translat...

Apply | School of Modern Languages | University of Bristol

www.bristol.ac.uk

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · May 9

Search 'Bristol Translates Summer School' to find our website and our application form. Places on the workshops are given on a first-come first-served basis, so be sure to apply soon - if your language isn't offered, we are also running a multilanguage session with
Daniel Hahn!

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · May 9

Bristol Translates 2025 will not only run intensive workshops, but also enlightening talks on crucial topics. On Tuesday 8th July, we will be hosting a session on 'making a living as a translator' - a key question for all aspiring and working translators. Applications still open!

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · May 7

Places are still available for our professional development sessions on the 8th and 10th July. Find our programme via the link below and sign up soon!

www.bristol.ac.uk/sml/translat...

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Charlotte Schwennsen @charlotters.bsky.social · May 5

Looking forward to joining the professional development sessions!

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · May 7

Applications are still open for Bristol Translates 2025 - search 'Bristol Translates summer school' to find our full programme.

www.bristol.ac.uk/sml/translat...

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · May 7

On Thursday 10th July, participants will be able to attend a session focusing on translating for the voluntary sector. Hosted by Amélie Tremolo from Translators Without Borders and Lauren Finch, they will explore the career opportunities available to translators keen to work in the sector.

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · May 7

In addition to our language-specific literary translation workshops, we have an exciting programme featuring events such as pitching sessions with publishers, poetry workshops and discussions on the future of the translation industry in the face of AI.

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Lucy (Lee) Jones @lucy-jones-books.bsky.social · Apr 29

Are you already a literary translator? Then check out these professional development sessions (online) at this year’s @bristoltranslates.bsky.social 🕺

Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Apr 10

In addition to our language workshops, Bristol Translates will be offering professional development sessions on the 8th and 10th July for the first time. Intended for those not taking part in the rest of the summer school, you can apply directly for these dates.

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Apr 23

This year's keynote speech will be given by Damion Searls, translator of Nobel laureate #JonFosse and seven other Nobel prize-winners.

Damion works from German, Norwegian, French, and Dutch, and is also the author four books, including 'The Philosophy of Translation'.

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Apr 23

For a taste of what you can expect at Bristol Translates 2025, you can now watch the @institutfrancaisdk.bsky.social Institut français du Royaume-Uni keynote speech given by Maboula Soumahoro at Bristol Translates 2024.

youtube.com/watch?v=G_mDYz097H4&ab_channel=UniversityofBristol

Bristol Translates 2024 Keynote and Q&A

YouTube video by University of Bristol

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Apr 10

Our exciting professional development programme and application details are on our website - search 'professional development Bristol Translates' in your search engine to find it on our website.

www.bristol.ac.uk/sml/translat...

Apply for Professional Development sessions only | School of Modern Languages | University of Bristol

www.bristol.ac.uk

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Apr 10

In addition to our language workshops, Bristol Translates will be offering professional development sessions on the 8th and 10th July for the first time. Intended for those not taking part in the rest of the summer school, you can apply directly for these dates.

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Holly Langstaff @hollylangstaff.bsky.social · Mar 31

Come and join us this summer! We are offering workshops in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Urdu + multilanguage workshop. Apply by end of day for early🐦 discount.

Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Mar 31

🚨Today is your final chance to benefit from the early-bird discount for Bristol Translates 2025.

See the following link www.bristol.ac.uk/sml/translat... for our application form, full programme, and information about our tutors and speakers!

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Mar 31

🚨Today is your final chance to benefit from the early-bird discount for Bristol Translates 2025.

See the following link www.bristol.ac.uk/sml/translat... for our application form, full programme, and information about our tutors and speakers!

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Mar 23

Search 'Bristol Translates' to find our application form and programme!

Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Mar 23

🚨 Just over a week left to apply for the Bristol Translates 2025 early-bird discount! Offering workshops for 12 languages, a fantastic keynote speech and much more, Bristol Translates 2025 promises to be an exciting week in literary translation.

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Mar 16

⏰So... The early-bird discount deadline for BT2025 is on the 31st of March - you can apply now by going to the link below.

www.bristol.ac.uk/sml/translat...

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Mar 16

We are also delighted that @commapress.bsky.social will be launching its Comma Press Emerging Translator Award at BT2025. Open to translators from #Chinese, #Japanese and #Urdu, winners will be considered for publication in an upcoming anthology!

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Bristol Translates @bristoltranslates.bsky.social · Mar 16

This year, we have 2️⃣ new languages being offered: #Swedish and #Urdu. Join the acclaimed Nichola Smalley and Naima Rashid for these inaugural workshops at Bristol Translates 2025.

Urdu scholarships for Indian students have been generously sponsored by The Charles Wallace India Trust.

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