Translation & Interpreting Studies at UM

Last week, our Head of Department, Dr Claudine Borg, attended the European Master’s in Translation (EMT) Network Meeting at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland.

The event brought together over 150 delegates from across Europe to discuss the future of translation and multilingualism in Europe, providing a valuable platform for the exchange of ideas and best practices among academics, professionals, and policymakers.

The programme explored the rapidly evolving landscape of translation education and professional practice, with discussions focusing on language rights, accessibility, multilingual communication, and the challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation.

Participation in events such as the EMT Network Meeting enables our Department to remain actively engaged with developments in the field and to contribute to ongoing discussions shaping the future of translation and multilingual communication in Europe.

Faculty of Arts - University of Malta
University of Malta

Passionate about languages? Take your skills to the next level with our Master in Translation and Terminology Studies. Open to graduates from ANY discipline. Join us next academic year!

Details here: https://www.um.edu.mt/courses/overview/pmttftt-2026-7-o/

Maltese is a requirement for this course.
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This week, our Audiovisual Translation students were awarded certificates of achievement for their contribution to museum accessibility in collaboration with MUŻA & Heritage Malta, as well as for their participation in an AI and AVT conference at the Università degli Studi di Palermo. Special thanks go to the University of Palermo for hosting our students, to Heritage Malta for the ongoing collaboration, and to Ms. Lonny Evans and Maria Valero Gisbert for their expert feedback on the audio descriptions. & Accessibility Coordination, Dr. Giselle Spiteri Miggiani

Faculty of Arts - University of Malta
University of Malta

Last week the Master in Interpreting Studies students, Tyler-Luke, Leanne and Maria Christina, joined forces with former student and EU-accredited interpreter Amy at the Annual Book Conference, where they interpreted from Maltese into English.

The Department of Translation, Terminology and Interpreting Studies thanks the National Book Council for highlighting the importance of interpretation. All local speakers at the conference were able to share their insights in Maltese, while foreign guests and speakers were given access to all contributions through the English interpretation.

This was an important step in promoting the Maltese language and the value of interpretation in our multilingual society.

Kudos to the interpreters for their excellent work and stamina!

Passionate about languages? Take your skills to the next level with our Master in Translation and Terminology Studies. Language of instruction: English. 9 languages available: Maltese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Arabic and Chinese. Join us next academic year!

Details here: https://www.um.edu.mt/courses/overview/pmttftt-2026-7-o/