This one-day symposium brings together scholars from Hong Kong and Australia to explore innovative approaches to language and translation education in a rapidly evolving global context.

Supported by the University of Adelaide’s Global Partnership Engagement Fund and co-organised by Dr Tin Kei Wong (University of Adelaide) and Professor Long Li (The Chinese University of Hong Kong), the event fosters cross-institutional and cross-linguistic dialogue around language and translation education.

Program Highlights

Morning Session:
Keynote presentations from scholars in translation and language education:

Professor Mira Kim (UNSW) introduces a personalised autonomous learning model that integrates linguistic development, confidence building, and learner well-being.
Professor Long Li (CUHK) shares empirical eye-tracking research on translator visibility and its implications for book design and publishing practice.
Professor Lingjie Ji (CUHK) explores AI-assisted literary translation, demonstrating how artificial intelligence can support students throughout a multi-stage creative workflow while raising key pedagogical and ethical questions.

Afternoon Session:
Interactive roundtable discussions featuring educators from the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, exploring:

Teaching Language and Translation in the Australian Context
Building Cultural Literacy Through Language Education

Why Attend?

Engage with leading scholars and local educators
Gain insights into multilingual and intercultural pedagogies
Connect with peers across institutions and language disciplines
Contribute to shaping future directions for language and translation education in Australia

Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea provided.

Register now to secure your place — spaces are limited.

For questions about the event, please contact Dr Tin Kei Wong at tinkei.wong@adelaide.edu.au.

Contact the host of Bridging Languages, Bridging Futures: Language and Translation Education in Hong Kong and Australia