Members News
The new Plunet version 7.4 – Increased automation for an optimized user experience
Plunet BusinessManager, the leading business and translation management system, is now available in version 7.4.
In the newest version of Plunet BusinessManager, many functions and workflows have been automated and integrations further enhanced. Plunet is responding to the changing needs of the language industry and continuously improving user experience as a result. Read more
UNSW symposium invites Language Service Providers to join the conversation between interpreters and Tribunal members
Proudly hosted by the School of Humanities & Languages (Interpreting & Translation Program), the UNSW Legal Interpreting Symposium 2019 will be held on Wednesday, 1 May 2019 from 2.30pm to 5pm at UNSW Kensington Campus.
This Symposium will offer a forum for open discussion between interpreters and tribunal members, with the aim to improve mutual understanding and interprofessional relations in order to provide a better service. The themes will include the different tribunals’ specific needs when working with interpreters, the challenges experienced by interpreters when working in tribunals and the role of interpretation users – tribunal members and arbitrators – and other stakeholders. Suggestions on how parties can help to facilitate effective communication will be discussed in light of the Recommended National Standards for Working with Interpreters in Courts and Tribunals.
A Panel comprising representatives from different tribunals, interpreting practitioners and language service providers will share their experiences, followed by a Q&A session.
To register for the event, or to view the list of panel speakers and program, click here.
News from NAATI: July 2018
CEO Mark Painting, invites you read the NAATI news from the Board.
Since our June issue, NAATI has:
- Opened enrolments for the 2nd round of Ethical & Intercultural preparation courses.
- Conducted our first Certified Provisional Interpreter test.
- Released detailed information about Certified Interpreter testing.
- Issued over 10,340 credentials since implementing the NAATI certification system.
Released our fees for 2018-2019 and updated application forms.
Member News: Polyglot Group’s New Look
With growth comes change and Polyglot Group has grown a whole lot since its inception 23 years ago. From a one woman show to a global business, Polyglot Group has made leaps and bounds to accompany their clients further than ever before. As such, they decided that it was time to look in the mirror and get to the root of their brand identity. After 12 months of hard work, Polyglot Group was immensely proud and thrilled to share their new look with the world on Monday 9th of July.
With this new look. Polyglot Group wanted to create a vibrant brand that was alive and connected to real people. A brand that reflects our past, our present and our future. A brand that embodies who we are and is aligned with our values of simplicity, empathy, community and most importantly, humanity.
Interested in knowing more about the why, the how and the when of Polyglot Group rebrand story? Check it out here!