About Us

The National Network for Translation is part of the Routes into Languages programme, a governmental initiative funded the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

The National Network for Translation actively engages with national and international communities in order to address the following issues:

• National shortage of first language English translators and interpreters
• Concentration on Western European Languages in current HE translation course provision
• Low national profile of careers in translation
• Need to develop stronger cooperation between course providers and potential employers

Since the start of Routes 1 and during the first year of Routes 2, the National Network for Translation has:

• Generated promotional material and organised career events locally and nationally
• Developed and rolled out module templates for non-Western European languages in translation
• Increased synergy between the education sector and employers
• Organised training events and staff development events
• Promoted model about how to implement a graduate scheme in individual institutions