Gys-Walt Van Egdom
Lecturer
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
About me
Gys-Walt van Egdom holds a doctor's degree in Linguistics and Literary Studies, along with a master's degree in Translation Studies.He is currently affiliated to Utrecht University as a lecturer specialising in translation and Translation Studies.
His expertise spans across translation didactics, translation evaluation, translation ethics, translation processes, AI translation and human-computer interaction.
In the academic year 2022-2023, Van Egdom assumed the position of the Émile Verhaeren Chair at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. In the fall of 2023, he has been actively contributing to the Expertisecentrum Literair Vertalen as a staff member. Additionally, he is a boardmember of the VertalersVakschool.
My organisation
We are Utrecht University, a leading research university located in the heart of the Netherlands. With a rich history dating back to 1636, we pride ourselves on our commitment to high-quality education and innovative research that addresses global challenges. Our diverse and vibrant community fosters collaboration among students, faculty, and industry partners, driving forward knowledge and innovation. We invite you to connect with us and explore opportunities for partnership and collaboration at our university.
Skills
- translation
Speaker sessions (1)
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
16:12 - 17:40
SCENE-SETTING PANEL
- AI
- Industry
- Technology
This panel will discuss this and topics such as AI and translators, terminology, GPT technology, etc., which will be addressed in more detail during the rest of the conference