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Anthony Pym

@anthonypym.bsky.social
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Retiring translation scholar seeking to branch out.

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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Method in Translator History. A Plea for Reflexive Empiricism E-book now available online: www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/1...
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Method in Translator History | A Plea for Reflexive Empiricism | Antho
Method in Translator History is a complete reworking of the much-cited classic text Method in Translation History. It explains the basics of reflexive
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Retranslation and thermodynamics, from Goethe to Berman (but not back) Occasional talk by Anthony Pym, questioning the great but strange suppositions of completion and arguing that retranslation creates heterogeneous time. youtu.be/cZxckLJF3zA?...
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Retranslation and thermodynamics, from Goethe to Berman
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
New article on authenticity as a category of trust in translation -- perhaps the next big thing -- free online: doi.org/10.1080/2330... Our approach fits literary translation and diasporic Cantonese restaurants within the same analytical framework.
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On authenticity in translation
Although authenticity has become a major research topic in tourism studies, food studies, and cultural studies in general, it remains virtually unexplored in translation studies. Authenticity is ne...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Method in Translator History. A Plea for Reflexive Empiricism (2026) Anthony Pym A 30-page preview is now available online here: www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/1...
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Method in Translator History | A Plea for Reflexive Empiricism | Antho
Method in Translator History is a complete reworking of the much-cited classic text Method in Translation  History. It explains the basics of reflexive
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
New article, free online: Qiu, J., & Pym, A. (2026). Audience empowerment in multilingual media: the interplay between audiences, platforms, and the state. Translation Studies, 1–17. doi.org/10.1080/1478... On how Chinese fans intervene in English-language subtitles and who controls it all.
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Audience empowerment in multilingual media: the interplay between audiences, platforms, and the state
Current video-streaming platforms encourage audiences to engage in the meaning-making and circulation of audiovisual content through liking, sharing, and commenting. These forms of participation ca...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Free online, for anyone interested in translation policy analysis: How should we study interactions between translation policies, practices, and beliefs? Reine Meylaerts, Rachel Macreadie, Kadija Bouyzourn, &Anthony Pym doi.org/10.1080/0907...
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How should we study interactions between translation policies, practices, and beliefs? Comparing case studies from a time of crisis
This article is a methodological reflection based on a particular research experience around the following question: if effective translation policy must align with translation practices and belief...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
How to Research Technology, Trust, and Authenticity Claims in Translation. A workshop by Anthony Pym on October 22 at KU Leuven and online: livestream.kuleuven.be?pin=361117
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
GenAI translation and linguistic capital -- a talk. Databases function as capital and can generate value. So why am I not paid when my books go into genAI databases? youtu.be/mh1EpykBOlg?...
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GenAI translation and linguistic capital
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Hot off the press: Pym, A. (2025). Deconstructing Translational Trust. Translation Studies, 1-16. doi.org/10.1080/1478... The blind trust idealistically invested in professionals may be instructively contrasted with the vigilant low trust with which automated translations can be received.
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Deconstructing translational trust
Although trust seems germane to the post-Renaissance translation form, it is also important in numerous other kinds of service provision. The act of trusting is pertinent because it responds to unc...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
LAST CHANCE: CFP for conference in Tarragona, Spain. New Literacies in Translation. Keynotes by Sánchez-Gijón and Moorkens. October 9-10, 2025. www.intercultural.urv.cat/en/conferenc...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Masters in Professional Translation - Enrolment open! The courses develop a broad range of professional skills in technical, legal, and literary translation and provide a functional introduction to new translation technologies. intercultural.urv.cat/ca/masters/
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Lost Reach @lostreach.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
The referenced clip in the below post is this. I think everyone should watch it. What also hits me hard in this is at the end when he says "I fear we are nearing to the end of times. We humans are losing faith in ourselves." youtu.be/ngZ0K3lWKRc?...
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Hayao Miyazaki's thoughts on an artificial intelligence
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David Orrego-Carmona @dorrego.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Glad to see examples of #AI impact on translation taking centre stage. Considering the rather generalised assumption that #translation is already automated, this is worth a read.
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David Orrego-Carmona @dorrego.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
We're excited about welcoming the Translation and Interpreting Postgraduate community in November! Mark your calendars for @ipciti2025.bsky.social !
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Charles Forsdick @cforsdick.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
New report from @britishacademy.bsky.social on language skills & capabilities in the UK research base Multilingual capabilities are integral to research excellence, impact and integrity www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications...
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Multilingualism in UK academic research
This report evidences the recognition, role and use of multilingualism in UK academic research fields outside Modern Languages.
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David Orrego-Carmona @dorrego.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
This year, the #APTIS conference will be online and hosted by @centras-ucl.bsky.social. #APTIS25 “Better together: how can industry and academia collaborate to empower future #language professionals?”) will take place on 3–4 November The Call for Contributions is open until 16 June.
APTIS25 conference (“Better together: how can industry and academia collaborate to empower future language professionals?”) will take place on 3–4 November 2025 via Zoom Webinar.
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Félix do Carmo @felixdocarmo.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Interested in #Translation and #AI? Join our free #webinar on 2 May @ 3pm CET. The session is a #free introduction to our upcoming #CPD course in collaboration with @fiteurope.bsky.social Register here: shorturl.at/JwMmL
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
CFP conference in Tarragona, Spain. New Literacies in Translation. Keynotes by Sánchez-Gijón and Moorkens. October 9-10, 2025. www.deaa.urv.cat/en/news/47/n...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Summer School in Translation Studies: “Authenticity, Adaptability, and AI: Balancing Trust in Translation and Intercultural Communication” 9–13 June 2025 Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Treviso Fee: 300 euros (includes coffee breaks, and lunches). Application Deadline: 10th May 2025
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englishurv.bsky.social @englishurv.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Nune Ayvazyan and Anthony Pym speak at a conference in Krakow, Poland, on the teaching of translation, on 19 and 20 March, 2025.
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Clara Chuan Yu @clarachuanyu.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
@jossmo.bsky.social will talk about what it might mean to utilize and evaluate technologies while giving equal weight to people, the planet, and performance @CtnHkbu in two weeks. Registration at ctn.hkbu.edu.hk/event/a-trip...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
CFP conference in Tarragona, Spain. New Literacies in Translation. Keynotes by Sánchez-Gijón and Moorkens. October 9-10, 2025. www.intercultural.urv.cat/en/conferenc...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Call for Papers to an Edited Volume on Translating Cultures and Artificial Intelligence King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies Deadline: May 5 2025 kfcris.com/en/unesco/re...
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King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies
مركز الملك فيصل للبحوث والدراسات الإسلامية - King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Early Scholars Publication Grants The King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) Deadline May 26 www.kfcris.com/en/unesco/gr...
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King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies
مركز الملك فيصل للبحوث والدراسات الإسلامية - King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies
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miguelajimenez.bsky.social @miguelajimenez.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Spring 2025 Seminar series, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, March 21st, Friday. Join us for my talk "Localization, automation and AI: a human-centered AI (HCAI) approach" Registration: "emel.frl.auth.gr/index.php/en/sprin…
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EST Congress Leeds 2025 @estleeds25.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
The EST 2025 draft programme is now live - bit.ly/3FBYRMs. Don't forget that reduced rate ‘Early Bird’ registration is also still open until 31 March ahc.leeds.ac.uk/languages/ev...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Webinar by Anthony Pym and Rachel Macreadie on SURVEY AND INTERVIEW DATA IN COMMUNITY TRANSLATION RESEARCH Zoom link: uws.zoom.us/j/89244747765
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Ana Guerberof @anaguerberof.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
As part of the MT Summit 2025 we are organising the 2nd Workshop on Creative-Text Translation and Technology (to be held 24/06). The deadline for submissions is March 16th. We have excellent keynote speakers! Take a plunge! ctt2025.ccl.kuleuven.be/home
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CTT 2025
The workshop on Creative-text Translation and Technology (CTT) aims to attract a broad range of attendees, such as researchers, educators, translators and industry stakeholders, to discuss the applica...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Tourism translation research, free online: Destination Italy in English translation and language (1919-1959). Ten texts from a major research project. riviste.unimi.it/index.php/AM...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Summer School in Translation Studies: "Authenticity, Adaptability, and AI: Balancing Trust in Translation and Intercultural Communication”. Venice/Treviso, Italy, 9-13 June 2025
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
New issue of Cultus free online: Back to culture. Includes Pym & Katan on cultural translation, authenticity, and fellow travellers www.cultusjournal.com/index.php/cu...
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David Orrego-Carmona @dorrego.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Join our online roundtable "Beyond #Translation: Emerging Careers in the Global #Language #Industry" 6 March, 3-4 GMT Featuring experts from Amnesty International, Netflix, Rhyme&Reason, and ELIA sharing their insights Register: updates.warwick.ac.uk/form/eutopia... #EUTOPIALanguagesWeek #EUTOPIA
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
New polemical paper: Risk management in translation. A reply to critics, by Anthony Pym. This adds to and defends the recent book of the same name, contributing to current debates in translation theory without getting too angry. www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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(PDF) Risk management in translation: A reply to critics
PDF | Risk management has been proposed as an approach that can help explain why translators make certain decisions in certain situations. A review of... | Find, read and cite all the research you nee...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Risk management in translation - new promo for free book youtu.be/ZLrHW1QVIEY?... via @YouTube www.cambridge.org/core/element...
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Risk management in translation - free book
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
PhD and Teacher-Training Translation Studies Summer School DOTTSS, Istanbul, 1-12 September 2025. Deadline for applications: 1 April 2025 rebrand.ly/0vfxdmr
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Seminari de Traducció: «AI, la intel·ligència artificial!». Ateneu Barcelonès, Barcelona, 01.03.2025 — 09:30h www.escriptors.cat/agenda/semin...
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XXXIII Seminari de Traducció
L'Associació d'Escriptors en Llengua Catalana (AELC) celebra, un any més, el Seminari de Traducció. Enguany porta per títol «AI, la intel·ligència artificial!». Serà a la d'actes Oriol Bohigas de l'At...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Conference in Manchester: Translation and Language Education in the Age of AI: Theoretical and Practical Frameworks 25 April 2025, 9:30AM - 5:00PM ilcs.sas.ac.uk/events/trans...
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Translation and Language Education in the Age of AI: Theoretical and Practical Frameworks
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
The 3rd edition of the Spring School in Translation Studies is taking place in Lisbon from 2-7 June 2025, and will be devoted to "Translation & Imagination". cecc.fch.lisboa.ucp.pt/en/events/ii...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Online debate “Do linguistic human rights exist?” . Thursday 10 April 2025, 15:30 BST on MS Teams. Prof Laure Clément-Wilz, Université Paris-Est Créteil, France Prof Emeritus Robert Phillipson, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark Free registration here: shorturl.at/QIHVA
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
CALL FOR PAPERS: Special issue on History as Translation (Vol. 8.1, Spring 2026). Translation Matters: ojs.letras.up.pt/index.php/tm...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Call for journal articles: Translation and Localization: New approaches and opportunities in the digital entertainment industries. Mutatis Mutandis revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/mu...
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marynurm.bsky.social @marynurm.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Involved in language AI research and interested in a key position for advancing the field? Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in AI in Media now open in Tampere University. www.ellisinstitute.fi/PI-recruit
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Principal Investigator positions at ELLIS Institute Finland | ELLIS Institute Finland
Now recruiting new PIs in artificial intelligence and machine learning
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miguelajimenez.bsky.social @miguelajimenez.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Sign Language Machine Translation
Collects important current topics in the area of sign language translation to improve the ways and means deaf users can engage with machine translation
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esist.bsky.social @esist.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
The ESIST conference grant deadline is approaching soon. Make sure you submit your proposal to get support in presenting your work at Media for All 11 in Hong Kong, 28-30 May by 28 February. www.m4all11.org
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Home | Media4all
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Call for participants. 7-18 July 2025. MC2 Lab’s 3rd International Summer School on Cognitive Translation & Interpreting Studies, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań. Deadline for applications: 21 February 2025 rebrand.ly/e7konnx
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MC2 Lab's 3rd International Summer School on Cognitive Translation & Interpreting Studies | Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland | from 7 to 18 July 2025 – MC2 Lab's 3rd International Summer Sch...
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
It seems my book is now free to download until 27 February: Risk Management in Translation, by Anthony Pym, being a short explanation of the basic concepts, especially as applied to machine translation and genAI: www.cambridge.org/core/element... Get it while it's hot!
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Risk Management in Translation
Cambridge Core - Applied Linguistics - Risk Management in Translation
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Jiaming Zheng @jiamingzheng.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Here is a starter pack for academics and researchers in Translation Studies. Please let me know if you want to be added to this list. @neilsadler.bsky.social go.bsky.app/Mto2Yuo
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Susan Pickford @libripotens.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
I have put together the makings of a starter pack for people with a research presence in Translation Studies, with plenty of scope for growth - let me know if you want to be added go.bsky.app/2WocwkU . I will do a separate one for practising translators.
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Anthony Pym @anthonypym.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
My short book Risk Management in Translation is now available for download here: www.cambridge.org/core/element...
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Risk Management in Translation
Cambridge Core - Applied Linguistics - Risk Management in Translation
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Society for Classical Studies @scsclassics.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
The Society for Classical Studies is pleased to announce the new annual Raffaella Cribiore Award for Outstanding Literary Translation. The award honors up to two books each year that translate primary texts in Ancient Greek or Latin. Nominations are due March 22! classicalstudies.org/awards-and-f...
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Raffaella Cribiore Award for Outstanding Literary Translation | Society for Classical Studies
About the Award The Society for Classical Studies is pleased to announce the new annual Raffaella Cribiore Award for Outstanding Literary Translation. The award will honor up to two books each year by...
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