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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🎉 We are delighted to launch the seventh edition of the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators! 🌟 (1/7)

Anthea Bell Prize programme for the year ahead. A plain-text version can be found on our website: https://www.queens.ox.ac.uk/research-at-queens/translation-exchange/anthea-bell-prize/anthea-bell-prize-2026-27/

The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators 2026-27 launches on Friday 18 September, ONE WEEK TODAY! 🎉 On this date, registered teachers will gain access to over 130 creative translation resources, including our brand new packs on translating poetry in six different languages. [1/4]

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The Stephen Spender Trust @stephenspender.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Submissions to the Stephen Spender Prize close this Friday! Familiarise yourself with the submissions process here - we can't wait to read your work! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAiW...

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How to submit your students' entries to the Schools Laureate Prize and Polish Spotlight

YouTube video by Stephen Spender Trust

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The Stephen Spender Trust @stephenspender.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

What does it take to win the Stephen Spender Poetry Prize? A powerful poem, a creative and precise translation, and a great creative response! Enjoy last year's Prizewinners' work here: www.stephen-spender.org/stephen-spen... Just one more week left!

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Stephen Spender Prizewinners 2025

Winners of the Stephen Spender Prize 2025 Stephen Spender Prize homepage

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The Stephen Spender Trust @stephenspender.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

The countdown begins to the launch of the Stephen Spender Prize for poetry in translation! Next Friday 1st May, the SSP will open for submissions in 4 categories: 🏫 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 🧑‍🏫 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 🧑‍🎓 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 🇵🇱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 All information here! sl1nk.com/7j6bl5u

Categories 2026: Schools Laureate Prize, Individual Youth Entry for u18s, Polish Spotlight, Teacher Laureate Prize. 'We harness the power of language and translation to celebrate heritage, unlock creative and educational potential, and inspire communities.'

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The Stephen Spender Trust @stephenspender.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Calling language teachers in Wales! Fire your learners’ imaginations and literacy skills this June/July with our #CreativeTranslation professional learning courses for primary and secondary. Register now for your free place: forms.office.com/e/rP9UruPsrr #LiteratureFiresTheImagination #edusky

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED! The submission deadline for this year's Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators has been extended to Friday 3 April 2026 at 23:59. Follow the QR code or visit our Linktree for more useful information, including our Guide for Teachers and FAQs page: linktr.ee/translatione...

Deadline Extended
Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators
Closing on Friday 3 April

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

⏰ Only a few days left to submit entries to the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators! The Prize promotes language learning across the UK, inspires creativity in the classroom, and increases opportunities to engage with authentic literature and culture. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/bdhm44bu

QTE Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators
Closing on Friday 27 March

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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

The University of Essex has proposed to discontinue most of their undergraduate language provisions as well as the Languages for All programme as part of large-scale restructuring. Sign their petition to urge the Executive Committee to reconsider the proposal: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We are running an exciting programme of events this week and next, including an #AntheaBellPrize webinar for MFL teachers across the UK and in-person events at @queenscollegeox.bsky.social with Zuzana Říhová and Polly Barton, both acclaimed writers and translators. Register for free below! 📚 (1/4)

Upcoming Events with the Queen's Translation Exchange

Anthea Bell Prize: Competition Forum for Teachers
Tuesday 3 March 2026
16:30 on Zoom

Translating Poetry, Playing Wolf: A Conversation with Zuzana Říhová
Wednesday 4 March 2026
17:00 @ The Queen’s College

Translation Exchanges: Masterclass with Polly Barton
Thursday 12 March 2026
16:30 @ The Queen’s College

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Alex Zucker @alexzucker.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Oxford calling—friends of mine, friends of horror and friends of Czech fiction in the UK: I can’t be there but you can! March 4 CC: @catapultbooks.bsky.social

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Join us on Wednesday 4 March 2026 for an evening at @queenscollegeox.bsky.social with the acclaimed Czech writer and scholar Zuzana Říhová. We'll be discussing poetry, translation, archival practices, and Zuzana's novel Playing Wolf (translated by @alexzucker.bsky.social).

Translating Poetry, Playing Wolf
A Conversation with
Zuzana Říhová

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 5PM
@ The Queen’s College (OX1 4AW)

Followed by a drinks reception & book signing

Open to all, registration required

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Beth yw Gwobr Anthea Bell i Gyfieithwyr Ifanc? Now available on our website are introductory slides to the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators in both Welsh and English! These are perfect for learning more about the Prize, sharing information with students and MFL colleagues, or [...] (1/5)

Beth mae ein hathrawon yn ei ddweud?

Mae'r Wobr yn gynhwysol iawn a difyr iawn – doedd yr un o’r myfyrwyr yn teimlo wedi’u gadael allan.

I'n myfyrwyr ni, mae cymryd rhan yn y gystadleuaeth hon wedi eu hysbrydoli, eu hysgogi ac wedi rhoi hwb i'w hyder.

Roedd pawb yn yr adran yn dwlu ar yr adnoddau. D’yn ni ddim wedi cael un ymateb negyddol.

Doeddwn i erioed wedi gwneud barddoniaeth efo Blwyddyn 7 o'r blaen. Allwn i ddim ddychmygu sut byddai'n gweithio. Bellach, dw i’n defnyddio adnoddau Anthea Bell i wneud hyn bob blwyddyn, ac mae pawb wrth eu boddau!

Gyda’ch adnoddau sydd mor ddiddorol ac wedi'u cynllunio’n dda... rwy’n teimlo nad disgyblion Blwyddyn 8 sydd gen i, ond myfyrwyr Chweched Dosbarth.

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The Booker Prizes @thebookerprizes.com · 02/02/2026

“There are almost certainly stories we’re missing out on by only reading English-language fiction… The more translated fiction we read, the more our view of the world expands.”

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The art of translation and why it matters | The Booker Prizes

As Tomb of Sand wins the 2022 International Booker Prize, readers and translators tell Sarah Shaffi how translated literature can help us learn more about ourselves and each other

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators is now OPEN! 🎉 Over the next few weeks, secondary school students aged 11-18 will be translating short competition texts from six languages. 📚 🔗 For more information, visit: www.queens.ox.ac.uk/research-at-... #AntheaBellPrize #CreativeTranslation

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Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators
Now Open for Submissions

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Oxford Translates @oxfordtranslates.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Oxford Translates is set to be a brilliant opportunity to meet other translators, publishing professionals and leading voices from translation associations. Be it a next step in your career or a plunge into a new industry, #OxfordTranslates will have something for you.

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Teachers of MFL in the UK, we've got two questions for you... ➡️ Have you registered for the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators? ➡️ Did you know we're running a webinar next week all about the competition, including how to get involved? (1/5)

Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators | What do teachers say? | Engaging with this competition has been an inspirational, motivational

and confidence-boosting experience for our students. | It's just a great initiative in every way. It opens the world of languages to students beyond the confines of examination syllabi. | The Prize is very inclusive and engaging – no student felt excluded. | With the well-planned and engaging resources... I have the feeling that I don’t have Year 8 pupils in front of me, but Sixth Form students. | The Queen's College Translation Exchange

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Jessica Rainey @jessrainey.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

I’ll be sharing some tips and insights into the judging process for the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators this Thursday – come join us!

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

The Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators launches TWO WEEKS TODAY! Our national competition will open for entries on Monday 2 February, when students aged 11-18 will have the opportunity to translate poetry, fiction and non-fiction from French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish 📝

Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators

Are you a risk taker? A problem solver?
A critical thinker? A creative writer?

Take part in the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, a national translation competition for secondary school students aged 11-18.

Monday 2 February - Friday 27 March
Winners announced in June 2026

Translate poetry, fiction and non-fiction from:
- French (into English and Welsh)
- German
- Italian
- Mandarin
- Russian (including beginners')
- Spanish

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Lynne_SCILT @lynnescilt.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Teachers following @scilt.bsky.social @saltlangs.bsky.social might be interested in the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, open to pupils aged 11-18 ⬇️Once registered, first competition tasks for French German Italian Mandarin Russian Spanish for 2026 launch 02/02 🎉Perfect for #LangsWeekScot

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉 We're kicking off 2026 with the Anthea Bell Prize webinar series for MFL teachers. Registration is free and open to all, whether you're new to the Prize or run it every year in your school. More information can be found in the thread below 🧵

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We are delighted to invite MFL teachers to attend our 2026 webinar series, organised as part of the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators competition launch. Come along to learn about the Prize, meet the judges, and try your hand at creative translation from Mandarin! Full details below 🔽

Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators
Webinar Programme 2026

Teaching Creative Translation from Mandarin
In Collaboration with Paper Republic
Wednesday 7 January, 4:30PM

Meet the Judges
Thursday 22 January, 4:30PM

Competition Information Evening
Tuesday 3 February, 4:30PM

Organised by the Queen’s Translation Exchange

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

It’s that time of year again… Welcome to the Anthea Bell Prize Christmas Draw for Teachers! 🎄 Tell us about your experience of the Anthea Bell Prize so far this year by 23:59 on Sunday 14th December 2025 and you will be entered into our Christmas Draw...

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

There is still time to sign up for 'MNEMOSYNE: A Reading and Response with David Brazil', taking place this Thursday at Queen's! Join us for an evening of poetry, translation, history, and more 📖✨ @queenscollegeox.bsky.social @mptmagazine.bsky.social @oxfordcct.bsky.social @engfac.bsky.social

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

It is midway through term and we’ve been busy as ever at QTE! Here are just a few exciting updates... #Languages #CreativeTranslation #AntheaBellPrize

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Higher Education Policy Institute @hepi-news.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

New Post: Think Like a Linguist: It’s time for a national conversation about the value of languages www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/10/14/t...

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The Stephen Spender Trust @stephenspender.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Our latest #CreativeTranslation Digest has landed! Find all the key dates for the 2025-26 school year and info about current projects and competitions: mailchi.mp/13888ab10a75... #SSTPoetryPrize #edusky @translationexch.bsky.social

The Stephen Spender Trust and the Queen's College Translation Exchange present a year in Creative Translation key dates:

ANTHEA Bell Prize poetry resources PUBLISHED
19 September 2025

European Day of Languages
26 September 2025

International Translation Day
30 September 2025

Anthea Bell Prize fiction resources PUBLISHED
October 2025

STEPHEN SPENDER TRUST 2025 CELEBRATION EVENT
STEPHEN SPENDER PRIZE 2025 WINNERS announced
19 November 2025

Anthea Bell Prize non-fiction resources PUBLISHED
January 2026

Literature fires the imagination (SPRING SERIES)
Creative Translation Professional Learning (PL) for teachers in Wales
JAN - FEB 2026

Anthea Bell PRIZE 2026 competition phase
2 Feb - 27 March 2026

World Book Day
browse our AUTHENTIC TEXTS DATABASE
7 March 2025

World Poetry Day
BROWSE OUR POETRY TRANSLATION ACTIVITIES
21 March 2026

Stephen Spender Prize 2026 open for entries
1 MAY - 31 JULY 2026

Literature fires the imagination (SUMMER SERIES)

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

#MFL teachers: exciting news! The Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators - a free languages competition for students 11-18 studying French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish - launches again on 19/09. Register to receive teaching packs in time for EU Day of Languages! tinyurl.com/mue8r7hc

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Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators - The Queen's College, Oxford

The Translation Exchange launched this competition for schools in 2020. The competition is inspired by the life and work of the great translator Anthea Bell. It aims to promote language learning acros...

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Jessica Rainey @jessrainey.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Yet again, the students entering the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators have blown me away with their inventiveness – the fun they’ve had playing around with the language just radiates off the page :-) @translationexch.bsky.social

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Tomorrow night in Oxford! We're hosting award-winning author Nicol Hochholczerová, along with translators Julia and Peter Sherwood, for a conversation on writing, translation and contemporary Slovak lit. Register below! 📍 Queen's College, Oxford 📆 Weds 7 May, 5-6:30pm 🎟️ tinyurl.com/33u4xb8e

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Thank you so much to all the teachers and students who took part in the competition! We look forward to announcing the winners in May and June 🎉

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The Queen's Translation Exchange @translationexch.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Hello Bluesky! 👋 We're thrilled to be hosting award-winning author Nicol Hochholczerová, along with translators Julia and Peter Sherwood, for a conversation on writing, translation and contemporary Slovak lit. Tickets below! 📍 Queen's College, Oxford 📆 Weds 7 May, 5-6:30pm 🎟️ tinyurl.com/33u4xb8e

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