TIRANA, January 20/ATA/ Faculty of Foreign Languages opened today the Audiovisual Translation Research Lab.
The lab accelerates practical skill development and scientific research.
Attending the event, there were Rector of the University of Tirana, prof. dr. Artan Hoxha, Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, prof. dr. Esmeralda Kromidha, project members, professors in the field of translation and linguistics as well as students.
On his part, Rector Hoxha emphasized the significance of investments in infrastructure and modern technology, as well as the role of the Faculty of Foreign Languages as a key institution in academic training, scientific research, and the development of professional translation in the country. He appreciated the contribution of the Faculty of Foreign Languages in the preparation of new generations of specialists.
The National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation has funded the project.
The laboratory is conceived as a contemporary space for teaching, scientific research and professional practice, supporting technical, editorial and audiovisual translation, interpretation, as well as the development of language technologies.
At the same time, this laboratory will assist various institutions in the country with translation services, expertise and professional support as a service to third parties.
The laboratory has advanced technological equipment, professional software, electronic databases and modern individual and group work spaces.
The laboratory also contributes to the linguistic treatment of data and the creation of parallel corpora in Albanian and foreign languages, supporting scientific research and the development of language technologies.
This investment further strengthens the role of the Faculty of Foreign Languages as a reference center in the field of translation and language technologies, making our students more competitive in the national and international job market. /k.s/r.e/a.f/p.s./
