Symposium on Collaborative Futures: Shaping the Next Decade of Translation and Interpreting Studies

In 2025, the Monash Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies program will celebrate its 20th anniversary. To mark this important milestone, we are hosting a one-day symposium on Tuesday, 30 September, coinciding with International Translation Day.

The translation and interpreting professions have undergone profound changes, expanding across platforms, modalities, and domains. These shifts have redefined the role of the translator and interpreter, who must now navigate new tools, workflows, and expectations. At the same time, academic research in translation and interpreting studies has diversified, giving rise to a wide range of methodologies and conceptual frameworks.

This Symposium aims to reflect on these developments by exploring differing perspectives, examining evolving needs and expectations, and identifying opportunities for greater synergy between academia and industry. Through dialogue and collaboration, we hope to deepen our collective understanding and chart paths forward in this complex and dynamic field.

You are cordially invited to attend this dynamic forum bringing together academic and industry voices to explore the many transformations that have shaped the field over the past two decades and to consider what the future might look like.

Speakers

Elizabeth Bryer Bio

Yue Hu Bio

Brigid Maher Bio

Nicola Thayil Bio

Shani Tobias Bio

Delvin Varghese Bio

Alice Whitmore Bio

This is a free event, but registration is essential. Places are limited.

SPONSORS

PROGRAM

9:30 am	Arrival and Registration
10:00am -10:15 am	Welcome & setting the scene for the day : Rita Wilson
10:15am – 12:15 pm	Session 1: *Words in Motion: Reimagining Research and Practice Together* Moderated by Leah Gerber Speakers:
12:15 pm -1:00 pm	Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm	Session 2: *From Classroom to Career: Academia Meets Industry Needs* Moderated by Shani Tobias Speakers:
	break
2:15 pm – 4:15pm	Session 3: *Rethinking Training: The Evolving Landscape of Translation and Interpreting Studies* Moderated by Rick Qi Speakers:
4:15pm - 5:00pm	Networking (Drinks and nibbles provided)

Contact us

The event is organised by the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics

For general enquiries about the symposium, please get in touch with Monash University. Email: arts.admin.llcl@monash.edu