9th International Lucentino Colloquium. 30 years of Translation and Interpreting Studies: Insights from Didactics, Professional Practice and Research

University of Alicante, Spain: 28-30 January 2026 | Join ATAEd Division in spreading the word about an exciting event hosted by the University of Alicante! As part of the 50th anniversary of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters and 30 years of Translation and Interpreting studies, the Department of Translation and Interpreting invites you to the 9th International Lucentino Colloquium, taking place January 28–30, 2026.

This year’s theme, 30 Years of Translation and Interpreting Studies: Insights from Didactics, Professional Practice, and Research, offers a chance to reflect on the evolution of our field—past, present, and future—amid major global and technological shifts.

This Colloquium is open to lecturers, researchers, students, and professionals alike. Let’s celebrate these milestones together through dialogue, reflection, and shared learning.

Paper submissions are now open—don’t miss the chance to be part of this landmark event! (Deadline is June 15, 2025)


Mission Statement

“The mission of the ATA’s Educators Division is to enhance the educational experience of translation and interpreting students by offering educators and trainers a platform to share knowledge, experience, and resources, and helping each other in becoming better instructors. ATA’s Educators Division emphasizes inclusiveness by connecting instructors of translation and interpreting at all different levels and language combinations, and it heavily depends on the collegiality of its members to fulfill its mission.”