"translation" blog posts

Austrian translator Michaela Pschierer-Barnfather visits to host translation workshopMichaela Pschierer-Barnfather

Austrian translator Michaela Pschierer-Barnfather visits to host translation workshop

On 6th March 2019, Year 2 students of German were treated to a glimpse of a translator's life and work in a session hosted by Austrian translator Michaela Pschierer-Barnfather.

Posted on: 21 March 2019

Exploring translation, diversity and genderThe Odyssey - Homer book cover

Exploring translation, diversity and gender

In light of Emily Wilson's translation of the Odyssey, which is the first translation into English by a woman, Niamh Thornton and Lyn Marven reflect on translation and diversity.

Posted on: 11 July 2018

Germany and the language of footballFrank Beckenbauer (AP)

Germany and the language of football

Veronika Koeper-Saul discusses the linguistic idiosyncrasies that have arisen from perspectives of the beautiful game in Germany: from 1954 World Cup winning manager Sepp Herberger's blunt motivational words, to former Bayern Munich manager Giovanni Trappatoni's infamous press conference rant.

Posted on: 14 June 2018