Upcoming Events
We run events, talks and workshops on all aspects of literary translation. Our events are open to the public and, unless stated otherwise, admission is free. Events are usually held at Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation, 36 Fenian Street, Dublin D02 CH22 (two minutes' walk from Trinity's Lincoln Gate), and occasionally at larger venues on Trinity's campus. Most of our events are run in hybrid format, so you can join from wherever you are in the world. If you would like to receive advance notice of these events, please complete the form at the bottom of this page, or email littrans@tcd.ie. We will not use your contact details for any other purpose.
In So Many Words: Sinéad Gleeson and Astrid Huisman
Sinéad Gleeson will be conversation with her Dutch translator, Astrid Huisman, and Sinéad Mac Aodha, Director of Literature Ireland. How can words and meaning be transported from one language and place to another? Astrid Huisman is the 2025 Translator in Residence at the University of Galway, a partnership between Literature Ireland and the University. Astrid translated Sinéad Gleeson’s essay collection Constellations: Reflections from Life (Hemellichamen: Spiegelingen uit het leven, Uitgeverij HetMoet), and is currently translating her debut novel Hagstone.
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Masterclass: Building a Network in the Literary Translation Community How and where do translators connect with each other? What are translator communities like? What are the benefits of networking with fellow translators? This interactive Masterclass explores the many ways translators can build professional connections and strengthen their visibility, with a focus on the literary translation industry. We will examine existing networking opportunities, from local and international translator associations to online communities and collaborative projects. Participants will also be invited to share their own experiences and insights. |
World Fiction Book Club
Our final book club meeting this term will meet to discuss Morning and Evening by Jon Fosse, translated from the Norwegian by Damion Searls. All are welcome and admission is free. Please register to attend here. You can find more information about our book club here. |
Writing and Translating: Judith Hermann and Katy Derbyshire
For more information and to book a ticket, please click here. |
| Indirect Translation Studies Workshop Wednesday, 4 June 2025 10am-5pm, at Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation  Please join Dr James Hadley, Nayara Güércio and Dr Motoko Akashi for a day-long workshop on the field of Indirect Translation Studies. For more information and to register, please click here. |
International Conference: Human Translators in Focus
This conference will take place from 22-24 October at Trinity College Dublin and it will also be possible to join online. Our guest speakers are: In adddition, a Japanese Translation Masterclass will be led by Morgan Giles, translator of Tokyo Ueno Station by Yu Miri. For more information and to register, please click here. You may also contact the organsiers at: conferencetclct@gmail.com
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