The annual HDKP assembly was held on Friday, 9 February 2024. The HDKP working bodiespresented their reports and the 2024 work plan. An important topic on the agenda was the 50thanniversary of the Society. Many ideas about how best to mark this major milestone were broachedand a plan has now taken shape; the implementation stage…
President Sandra Breznički Ucović and Secretary Erna Ferendža Luburić held a presentation about challenges and opportunities in conference interpreting for the Translation Studies students in Osijek.They said a few words about various conference interpreting modes, the market situation, advantages of being a member of a professional association, career opportunities in the EU institutions and further…
Yet another consecutive interpretation workshop was held on 13 October 2023. The positive and supportive atmosphere impressed us yet again and motivated us to look forward to organizing more workshops of this kind. Some of the attendees are preparing for the EU accreditation exam, others wanted to improve their technique and network, or feel their…
We didn’t want to miss our annual get together to mark the International Translation Day. Delicious cakes, a chance to chat to colleagues, a lot of laughter and the last of the Indian summer made for an enjoyable afternoon. We made sure to pencil in the date for us to meet next year.
On 23 September 2023, HDKP took part in the Language Festival at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb. The event was organised by the European Commission Representation in Croatia. Visitors could take part in a number of workshops, lectures, courses and quizzes on language. HDKP organised a lecture, ‘Found in Translation –…
After a long break, HDKP is once again working together with universities throughout Croatia to bring our profession, conference interpreting, closer to students pursuing degrees in languages and/or translation/interpretation. Sandra Breznički Ucović, HDKP president, held the first presentation on 11 May, to an audience of third-year students of English language and literature at the Faculty…
On Thursday, 18 May, the House of Europe in Zagreb hosted a panel discussion on career opportunities for conference interpreters in the EU institutions. Apart from Tajana Zagajski, Head of the Croatian Unit at DG Interpretation of the European Commission, the panel comprised our members Andrea Montani, Coordinator of the Croatian booth in the European…
On Friday, 17 February 2023, HDKP held its annual assembly, the first physical gathering since the outbreak of the pandemic. As this year the Society members were to elect new officials, we were happy to see so many of them gather to elect the new Steering Board, Supervisory Board and the Court of Honour. Sandra…
We kicked off 2023 with the latest edition of our consecutive interpreting workshop, which was organised jointly by the Committee for Education and Projects and the Committee for Admission of New Members and Mentorship System. The four-hour-long virtual workshop took place on Friday, January 13, and brought together around ten participants, giving them an opportunity…
