On 17th December, with my translation (BA) colleague, Isabelle, from Cardiff University, we headed up the train tracks to the Midlands to the Careers event at Aston University. http://translation.blogs.aston.ac.uk/2014/11/18/careers-in-translation-and-interpreting/ The day’s talks promised to offer multiple perspectives on the
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Student Rep Meeting with Head of MLANG, Cardiff University, 10.12.14
On 10th December I attended a meeting with Head of MLANG School, Professor Claire Gorrara. She was giving a presentation about developments in the school and there followed a Q&A session. As student rep for first year Translation I felt
Continue readingTaking Stock of Subtitling – Jorge Díaz-Cintas (UCL) – Guest Lecture Cardiff University MLANG 18.11.14
Sponsored by Tesserae, Journal of Iberian and Latin American Studies, this event at Cardiff University brought in world expert in subtitling, Jorge Díaz-Cintas, from UCL, for a guest lecture on ‘Taking Stock In Subtitling’. Subtitling is a growing area of
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ITI Cymru Wales Christmas Dinner
ITI Cymru Wales hosted a Christmas event at Zizzi Italian restaurant in Cardiff – as you can see from the photo a good time was had by all!
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Careers in Translation and Interpreting Event, Aston University, 17.12.14
On 17th December, with my translation (BA) colleague, Isabelle, from Cardiff University, we headed up the train tracks to the Midlands to the Careers event at Aston University. http://translation.blogs.aston.ac.uk/2014/11/18/careers-in-translation-and-interpreting/ The day’s talks promised to offer multiple perspectives on the different
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Careers in Translation and Interpreting Event, Aston University, 17.12.14
On 17th December, with my translation (BA) colleague, Isabelle, from Cardiff University, we headed up the train tracks to the Midlands to the Careers event at Aston University. http://translation.blogs.aston.ac.uk/2014/11/18/careers-in-translation-and-interpreting/ The day’s talks promised to offer multiple perspectives on the different
Continue readingReview: The New Cold War – by Edward Lucas
The New Cold War by Edward Lucas My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is a study of Russia in the post-communist era. It documents the rise of Vladimir Putin and identifies the ‘new cold war’ that envelopes Russia’s
Continue readingReview: To Have and Have Not – by Ernest Hemingway
To Have and Have Not by Ernest Hemingway My rating: 4 of 5 stars This Hemingway adventure is set in Cuba and involves a wily sailor who is involved in the murky smuggling business between Havana and his home port
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Student Rep Meeting with Head of MLANG, Cardiff University, 10.12.14
On 10th December I attended a meeting with Head of MLANG School, Professor Claire Gorrara. She was giving a presentation about developments in the school and there followed a Q&A session. As student rep for first year Translation I felt
Continue readingWez G Sessions – Episode 22
Wez G Sessions Episode 22 is an hour’s collection of eclectic varieties of music, including Wez G’s latest remix effort in the studio. :::TRACKLISTING::: 1. The Stone Roses – I Wanna Be Adored [Silvertone Records] 2. The Pogues – A
Continue readingWaves 005
The fifth edition of Waves, Wez G’s weekly chill podcast… More well-known chillout artists combine in this episode of Waves with more obscure artists from across the world. http://djwezg.com/waves :::TRACKLISTING::: 1. Napoleon – 12 Rut [Godlike & Electric] 2. DJ
Continue readingReview: Through the Language Glass
Through the Language Glass by Guy Deutscher My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was a fantastic read. It was quite different to how I initially imagined it to be. As you follow the story is constructively builds a
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Review: Through the Language Glass – by Guy Deutscher
Through the Language Glass by Guy Deutscher My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was a fantastic read. It was quite different to how I initially imagined it to be. As you follow the story is constructively builds a
Continue readingReview: The Cuban Revolution: Origins, Course, and Legacy – by Marifeli Pérez-Stable
The Cuban Revolution: Origins, Course, and Legacy by Marifeli Pérez-Stable My rating: 3 of 5 stars I’m doing a university essay question on the Cuban Revolution so felt that this was a good text to read ahead of doing my
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