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Charity promoting literary translation and multilingualism through annual prize for poetry translation & school workshops. #SSTPoetryPrize #CreativeTranslation

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โฐ๐Ÿ‘‰ Calling all professional and aspiring translators: the deadline for applications for Oxford Translates is fast approaching.

Apply by the 16th March to make sure you don't miss out on our scholarship places (see our website for details).

Apply by the 31st March for the early-bird discount!

09.03.2026 09:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 17 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A month into our โ€œother tongue, mother tongueโ€ submissions window - and weโ€™re still open.

Weโ€™re looking for poetry by migrants worldwide, in any language but English. We pay contributors.

Guidelines: othersideofhope.com/submissions-...

#poetrysubmissions #poetrycall #migrantvoices #poetry

06.03.2026 16:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Upcoming Events with the Queen's Translation Exchange

Anthea Bell Prize:โ€‹ Competition Forum for Teachersโ€‹
Tuesday 3 March 2026โ€‹
16:30 on Zoomโ€‹

Translating Poetry, Playing Wolf: โ€‹A Conversation with Zuzana ล˜รญhovรกโ€‹
Wednesday 4 March 2026โ€‹
17:00 @ The Queenโ€™s Collegeโ€‹

Translation Exchanges: โ€‹Masterclass with Polly Bartonโ€‹
Thursday 12 March 2026โ€‹
16:30 @ The Queenโ€™s College โ€‹

Upcoming Events with the Queen's Translation Exchange Anthea Bell Prize:โ€‹ Competition Forum for Teachersโ€‹ Tuesday 3 March 2026โ€‹ 16:30 on Zoomโ€‹ Translating Poetry, Playing Wolf: โ€‹A Conversation with Zuzana ล˜รญhovรกโ€‹ Wednesday 4 March 2026โ€‹ 17:00 @ The Queenโ€™s Collegeโ€‹ Translation Exchanges: โ€‹Masterclass with Polly Bartonโ€‹ Thursday 12 March 2026โ€‹ 16:30 @ The Queenโ€™s College โ€‹

We are running an exciting programme of events this week and next, including an #AntheaBellPrize webinar for MFL teachers across the UK and in-person events at @queenscollegeox.bsky.social with Zuzana ล˜รญhovรก and Polly Barton, both acclaimed writers and translators. Register for free below! ๐Ÿ“š

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02.03.2026 16:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

1 month left to enter the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators!

Register here: www.queens.ox.ac.uk/research-at-...

#AntheaBellPrize #CreativeTranslation #edusky

27.02.2026 16:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Apply to Oxford Translates Summer School at St Edmund Hall | St Edmund Hall Oxford Translates is an online literary translation summer school at St Edmund Hall; find out how to apply, fees, eligibility criteria and scholarships.

Applications for the summer school are open - all relevant information & application form can be found on our website below:

www.seh.ox.ac.uk/oxfordtransl...

The deadline for bursaries is fast approaching: apply by the 16th March.

25.02.2026 13:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Join Ranjit Hoskote for the Multilingual Poetry โ€“ South Asian languages workshop BCLT Summer School 2026 ๐Ÿ“ฃ

This year's Summer Summer School will take place ONLINE from Monday 20 July - Friday 24 July 2026 ๐ŸŒž

Find out more, apply and download an example programme: www.uea.ac.uk/groups-and-c...

21.02.2026 12:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Beth mae ein hathrawon yn ei ddweud?โ€‹

Mae'r Wobr yn gynhwysol iawn a difyr iawn โ€“ doedd yr un oโ€™r myfyrwyr yn teimlo wediโ€™u gadael allan.โ€‹

I'n myfyrwyr ni, mae cymryd rhan yn y gystadleuaeth hon wedi eu hysbrydoli, eu hysgogi ac wedi rhoi hwb i'w hyder.โ€‹

Roedd pawb yn yr adran yn dwlu ar yr adnoddau. โ€‹Dโ€™yn ni ddim wedi cael un ymateb negyddol.

โ€‹Doeddwn i erioed wedi gwneud barddoniaeth efo Blwyddyn 7 o'r blaen. Allwn i ddim ddychmygu sut byddai'n gweithio. Bellach, dw iโ€™n defnyddio adnoddau Anthea Bell i wneud hyn bob blwyddyn, ac mae pawb wrth eu boddau!

โ€‹Gydaโ€™ch adnoddau sydd mor ddiddorol ac wedi'u cynllunioโ€™n dda... rwyโ€™n teimlo nad disgyblion Blwyddyn 8 sydd gen i, ond myfyrwyr Chweched Dosbarth.โ€‹

Beth mae ein hathrawon yn ei ddweud?โ€‹ Mae'r Wobr yn gynhwysol iawn a difyr iawn โ€“ doedd yr un oโ€™r myfyrwyr yn teimlo wediโ€™u gadael allan.โ€‹ I'n myfyrwyr ni, mae cymryd rhan yn y gystadleuaeth hon wedi eu hysbrydoli, eu hysgogi ac wedi rhoi hwb i'w hyder.โ€‹ Roedd pawb yn yr adran yn dwlu ar yr adnoddau. โ€‹Dโ€™yn ni ddim wedi cael un ymateb negyddol. โ€‹Doeddwn i erioed wedi gwneud barddoniaeth efo Blwyddyn 7 o'r blaen. Allwn i ddim ddychmygu sut byddai'n gweithio. Bellach, dw iโ€™n defnyddio adnoddau Anthea Bell i wneud hyn bob blwyddyn, ac mae pawb wrth eu boddau! โ€‹Gydaโ€™ch adnoddau sydd mor ddiddorol ac wedi'u cynllunioโ€™n dda... rwyโ€™n teimlo nad disgyblion Blwyddyn 8 sydd gen i, ond myfyrwyr Chweched Dosbarth.โ€‹

Beth yw Gwobr Anthea Bell i Gyfieithwyr Ifanc? โ€‹
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Now available on our website are introductory slides to the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators in both Welsh and English! These are perfect for learning more about the Prize, sharing information with students and MFL colleagues, or [...]

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11.02.2026 14:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Join Michele Hutchison for the Multilingual Prose Fiction Workshop at BCLT Summer School 2026 ๐Ÿ“ฃ ONLINE from Monday 20 July - Friday 24 July 2026 ๐ŸŒž

Find out more & download an example programme on our website: www.uea.ac.uk/groups-and-c...

24.02.2026 16:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Applications for the Oxford Translates online summer school are open & thanks to support from @cw-indiatrust.bsky.social, we are delighted to be able to offer scholarships for Indian residents applying for the Urdu workshop with Naima Rashid.

23.02.2026 15:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Translating Poetry, Playing Wolf 
A Conversation with 
Zuzana ล˜รญhovรก

Wednesday 4 March 2026, 5PM
@ The Queenโ€™s College (OX1 4AW)

Followed by a drinks reception & book signing

Open to all, registration required

Translating Poetry, Playing Wolf A Conversation with Zuzana ล˜รญhovรก Wednesday 4 March 2026, 5PM @ The Queenโ€™s College (OX1 4AW) Followed by a drinks reception & book signing Open to all, registration required

Join us on Wednesday 4 March 2026 for an evening at @queenscollegeox.bsky.social with the acclaimed Czech writer and scholar Zuzana ล˜รญhovรก. We'll be discussing poetry, translation, archival practices, and Zuzana's novel Playing Wolf (translated by @alexzucker.bsky.social).

19.02.2026 12:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Join us for a free event at @cervanteslondon.bsky.social for an evening of readings by three Latinx poets โ€“ Patrizia Longhitano,ย Josรฉย Buera,ย and Luisa de la Concha Montes โ€“ hosted by poet andย co-editor of Wasafiriโ€™s Presencia y Resistencia issue,ย Leo Boix.

Book now: buff.ly/oW6WbNm

10.02.2026 13:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Working as a translator doesn't only consist in one-way travel. Often the most challenging part of the translation learning curve is translating from your most comfortable language into your target language.

We are delighted to continue offering workshops both in and out of four languages.

09.02.2026 09:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Major new study will pave the way for better language learning across the Celtic Nations A major new study involving the University of London and led by the University of Stirling will explore how healthy language-learning cultures are built and sustained.

๐Ÿ“ข A major new study led by the University of Stirling with an international team including our Dean, Professor Claire Gorrara, has been awarded ยฃ1.5m from the AHRC to explore how healthy language-learning cultures are built and sustained across the Celtic nations.

๐Ÿ‘‰ www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

06.02.2026 12:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators
Now Open for Submissions

QTE Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators Now Open for Submissions

The Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators is now OPEN! ๐ŸŽ‰

Over the next few weeks, secondary school students aged 11-18 will be translating short competition texts from six languages. ๐Ÿ“š

๐Ÿ”— For more information, visit: www.queens.ox.ac.uk/research-at-...

#AntheaBellPrize #CreativeTranslation

02.02.2026 17:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Submissions are now open for our โ€œother tongue, mother tongueโ€ issue. Weโ€™re looking for poetry by migrants worldwide in any language but English. We pay contributors.
Guidelines: othersideofhope.com/submissions-...

01.02.2026 14:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators | What do teachers say? | Engaging with this competition has been an inspirational, motivational โ€‹

and confidence-boosting experience for our students. | It's just a great initiative in every way. It opens the world of languages to students beyond the confines of examination syllabi. | The Prize is very inclusive and engaging โ€“ no student felt excluded. | With the well-planned and engaging resources... I have the feeling that I donโ€™t have Year 8 pupils in front of me, but Sixth Form students. | The Queen's College Translation Exchange

Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators | What do teachers say? | Engaging with this competition has been an inspirational, motivational โ€‹ and confidence-boosting experience for our students. | It's just a great initiative in every way. It opens the world of languages to students beyond the confines of examination syllabi. | The Prize is very inclusive and engaging โ€“ no student felt excluded. | With the well-planned and engaging resources... I have the feeling that I donโ€™t have Year 8 pupils in front of me, but Sixth Form students. | The Queen's College Translation Exchange

Teachers of MFL in the UK, we've got two questions for you..โ€‹.
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โžก๏ธ Have you registered for the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators?โ€‹

โžก๏ธ Did you know we're running a webinar next week all about the competition, including how to get involved?โ€‹

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28.01.2026 14:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Iโ€™ll be sharing some tips and insights into the judging process for the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators this Thursday โ€“ come join us!

20.01.2026 15:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ Applications are open for the John Dryden Translation Competition โœจ

Sponsored by the BCLA and the BCLT, the competition awards prizes for the best unpublished literary translations from any language into English.

bcla.org/prizes-award...

21.01.2026 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 18 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators

Are you a risk taker? A problem solver?
A critical thinker? A creative writer?

Take part in the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, a national translation competition for secondary school students aged 11-18.

Monday 2 February - Friday 27 March
Winners announced in June 2026

Translate poetry, fiction and non-fiction from:
- French (into English and Welsh)
- German
- Italian
- Mandarin
- Russian (including beginners')
- Spanish

Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators Are you a risk taker? A problem solver? A critical thinker? A creative writer? Take part in the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, a national translation competition for secondary school students aged 11-18. Monday 2 February - Friday 27 March Winners announced in June 2026 Translate poetry, fiction and non-fiction from: - French (into English and Welsh) - German - Italian - Mandarin - Russian (including beginners') - Spanish

The Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators launches TWO WEEKS TODAY!โ€‹ Our national competition will open for entries on Monday 2 February, when students aged 11-18 will have the opportunity to translate poetry, fiction and non-fiction from French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish ๐Ÿ“

19.01.2026 15:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us to celebrate a new translation of A Dollโ€™s House, Men of Honour & When We Dead Awaken, tracing the dialogue between Henrik Ibsen and Laura Kieler.

๐Ÿ—“ 19 Jan | 5-7pm
๐Ÿ“ Seminar Room 8, St Anneโ€™s College
๐Ÿฅ‚ Drinks reception

#BookLaunch #TranslationStudies #WomenWriters

14.01.2026 20:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy New Year! ๐ŸŽ‰ We're kicking off 2026 with the Anthea Bell Prize webinar series for MFL teachers. Registration is free and open to all, whether you're new to the Prize or run it every year in your school. More information can be found in the thread below ๐Ÿงต

05.01.2026 16:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After a successful 5 years at the University of Bristol, our online literary translation summer school is moving to St Edmund Hall, University of #Oxford. Once again, we have a line-up of stellar tutors and inspiring speakers!

15.01.2026 10:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

Deadline EXTENDED! Register by 12 January for the final spots on the Jan-Feb courses: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Learn more about the Literature Fires the Imagination project: www.stephen-spender.org/literature-f...

#CreativeTranslation #edusky #curriculumforwales

08.01.2026 15:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Poetry in Translation Prize | 2025 | Granta The Poetry in Translation Prize, founded by Fitzcarraldo Editions, New Directions and Giramondo, is a...

ICYMI: @grantamag.bsky.social published poems from the Poetry in Translation Prize shortlist. The inaugural winner of the prize will be announced in January 2026. Read them here: granta.com/the-poetry-i...

22.12.2025 17:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators
Webinar Programme 2026

Teaching Creative Translation from Mandarin
In Collaboration with Paper Republic
Wednesday 7 January, 4:30PM

Meet the Judges
Thursday 22 January, 4:30PM

Competition Information Evening
Tuesday 3 February, 4:30PM

Organised by the Queenโ€™s Translation Exchange

Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators Webinar Programme 2026 Teaching Creative Translation from Mandarin In Collaboration with Paper Republic Wednesday 7 January, 4:30PM Meet the Judges Thursday 22 January, 4:30PM Competition Information Evening Tuesday 3 February, 4:30PM Organised by the Queenโ€™s Translation Exchange

We are delighted to invite MFL teachers to attend our 2026 webinar series, organised as part of the Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators competition launch. Come along to learn about the Prize, meet the judges, and try your hand at creative translation from Mandarin! Full details below ๐Ÿ”ฝ

11.12.2025 15:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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What do Ursula Le Guin, Diana Bellessi, and Karan Kurose have in common?

They're all featured in our essay anthology, Living in Language: International reflections for the practising poet!

For this week only, read two of the essays from the anthology on the PTC website FOR FREE!

buff.ly/rZxRxC9

15.12.2025 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Exciting news! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

We are delighted to announce the workshop strands for the BCLT Literary Translation Summer School 2026. Next yearโ€™s Summer School will take place online from Monday 20 July โ€“ Friday 24 July 2026. Bursaries are available.

Find out more and apply:
www.uea.ac.uk/groups-and-c...

15.12.2025 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

There's still time to register for free Creative Translation training!

Register by 5 Jan to book your place on the final spots for the Jan-Feb courses: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Learn more about the Literature Fires the Imagination project: www.stephen-spender.org/literature-f...

#edusky

12.12.2025 15:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Announcing the shortlist for the Poetry in Translation Prize | Fitzcarraldo Editions Fitzcarraldo Editions, Giramondo and New Directions are pleased to announce the shortlist for the inaugural Poetry in Translation Prize, selected from 259 submissions in more than 55 languages.ย The Po...

๐Ÿ“ฃANNOUNCING THE 2025 POETRY IN TRANSLATION PRIZE SHORTLIST๐Ÿ“ฃ
Fitzcarraldo Editions, Giramondo and New Directions are pleased to announce the shortlist for the inaugural Poetry in Translation Prize.
Read more about the shortlist here: fitzcarraldoeditions.com/2025/12/anno...

11.12.2025 14:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators logo and the Queen's Translation Exchange logo, wearing a Christmas hat

The Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators logo and the Queen's Translation Exchange logo, wearing a Christmas hat

Itโ€™s that time of year againโ€ฆ Welcome to the Anthea Bell Prize Christmas Draw for Teachers! ๐ŸŽ„

Tell us about your experience of the Anthea Bell Prize so far this year by 23:59 on Sunday 14th December 2025 and you will be entered into our Christmas Draw...

05.12.2025 11:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0