IGU Department of Translation and Interpreting has become an Academic partner of RWS Campus!

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Applied Sciences Department of Translation and Interpreting became a Trados Academic Partner by participating in the RWS Campus program, which includes more than 700 universities worldwide and only 9 universities in Türkiye.

Applied translation technology training for students

Within the scope of this cooperation, department students will be able to actively use Trados Studio and Trados Team software, which are widely used in the translation industry, in their education processes. Students will have the opportunity to practice professional skills such as computer-aided translation (CAT) tools, translation memory, terminology management, and machine translation post-editing.

RWS Campus privileges

Through RWS Campus membership, students can:
               •             Participate in free Trados certification programs,
               •             Apply for internship opportunities with RWS professional teams,
               •             Buy a Trados Studio license with a student discount,
               •             Use Trados Studio 2024 free of charge in lessons,
               •             Two successful students to be selected each year will be able to have Trados Studio Freelance software free of charge as part of the Trados Top Student Award.

Training approach that positions technology as a tool

IGU Translation and Interpreting Department continues to provide its students with a practical and sectoral education suitable for the needs of the age by focusing on the role of translation technologies in education. This cooperation emphasizes human added value in the translation process rather than aiming for an ‘emulation’ in human-machine interaction.

Although advanced tools such as Trados can automate translation processes; understanding the context correctly, adapting to culture, paying attention to ethical values and creating the final quality still depends on the expertise of the human translator. In this direction, it is aimed that IGU students will develop their professional judgment, critical thinking and interpretation skills by using technology as a tool; thus, they will grow as qualified individuals who make a difference in the sector.