CIOL Interpreting Division

30/09/2026

Autumn = cozy vibes + fresh insights ☕🍂

Grab a cup of tea and join Sue Leschen's webinar on Interpreting for Intermediaries in Court tomorrow, 1 October at 11am.
Register below 👇
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5202567321556146263

And for those interested in Automatic Speech Recognition, we have a fantastic session coming up! 🎙️

Join Francesca Maria Frittella on 20 October at 4pm for her talk: "Strategic Use of ASR in Interpreting: Balancing Support, Performance and Agency".
Register below 👇
https://www.ciol.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Freset%3D1%26id%3D366

See you there! ☕🍂

01/09/2026

Interpreters often face demanding environments that test more than just language skills—resilience, judgment, and professional well-being are key to long-term career sustainability.

Join the CIOL Interpreting Division for an open, interactive session on how reflective practice can support public service interpreters and language professionals.

Event Details:

Topic: Reflective Practice Groups for Interpreters – the how and why?

Date & Time: Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 11:00 AM (UK Time)

Format: Online Event

Organisers: CIOL Interpreting Division & Pásalo

Panellists:
Dr. Beverley Costa
Zora Jackman MCIL CL
Dr. Diana Singureanu MCIL CL

What to expect:

Insights & key takeaways from the recent CIOL/Pásalo Reflective Practice Group pilot.

Discussion on how group reflection builds resilience, professional standards, and practitioner well-being.

An open Q&A with the panellists to share your views and help shape future support options for CIOL members.

Whether you are a public service interpreter, work in another setting, or are interested in professional resilience and CPD, we would love your input!

Register now to save your spot: https://www.ciol.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Freset%3D1%26id%3D358

03/07/2026

📣 Calling all CIOL Interpreters! 🌐

You’ve got the gold-standard credentials—now get the ultimate connection. We are thrilled to welcome Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) members to InterpNet!

InterpNet is the premier digital hub built by interpreters, for interpreters. It’s your space to:

🤝 Network with top-tier global peers.

💡 Share tech tips, terminology, and industry insights.

Your CIOL status proves your excellence. InterpNet is where you amplify it.

👉 Join InterpNet today and take your network to the next level! https://groups.io/g/CIOLInterpNet

A very warm welcome to the InterpNet platform for the Interpreting Division (ID) of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL). This networking group is open to CIOL members working in a variety of languages and offering different types of interpreting, including conference, public service and busi...

02/06/2026

Coming up this month: Legal interpreting for vulnerable clients with Sue Leschen! Thursday 25 June 2026, 11am-12pm UK time. Here's the link to register:

24/04/2026

There's still time to sign up for the CIOL Online Conference 2026!

Date: Thursday 30 April 2026Time: from 9.50am (welcome) - 3.40pm Location: Online via GoTo WebinarView the full online programme hereConfirmed SpeakersAnna Rioland - More than words: How wellbeing drives adult language learningWhy do adults decide to learn a new language – and what helps them stay...

13/04/2026

There are still a few places left for this free CPD session on AI tools for interpreters working in legal settings—don’t miss out!

Tools for Supporting Interpreters in Legal Contexts

Join the CIOL Interpreting Division for a practical online session with Constantin Orasan, exploring how AI is shaping legal interpreting.

💡 Learn about
Terminology extraction tailored to legal contexts
The fundamentals of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and how it works
🔍plus a live demo and Q&A.

⚠️ Not recorded—join live!
🎟️ Book your free place now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-tools-for-supporting-interpreters-in-legal-contexts-tickets-1985799626138?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true