Motoko Akashi
@MotokoAkashi
MSCA Research Fellow at @TCLCTdublin and Japanese agent for Literature Ireland. My research promotes the visibility of literary translators.
This is going to be a very exciting time for me. Thank you 💗 @TCLCTdublin @TLRHub
Wonderful success in @TCDClassics and @TCLCTdublin under the #MSCA programme in #Horizoneurope so far! Congratulations to @Fr_Ripanti and @MotokoAkashi on your success under the 2021 call. Looking forward to hearing more about your projects in coming months #loveirishresearch
翻訳を担当させていただいた『火明かり』のイベント@ユニテさまに登壇させていただくことになりました。 原作の存在を日本に紹介されたアメリカ文学研究者の青木耕平さんと、ゲド戦記のあれこれについてお話させていただきます。 青木さんにお伺いしたいことがたくさんありますので、楽しみです！
【NEW EVENT】 知っているようで知らない「ゲド戦記」 ──歴史、フェミニズム、アメリカ文学 登壇者：井上里さん、青木耕平さん 日 時：8月3日(日)18:30〜20:00 参加費：来店1,980円／オンライン1,320円 ＊アーカイブあり 詳 細：unite-books.com/event
I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks to the brilliant speakers on our panel, “Changing Face of Literary Translator Studies: A Dialogue between Academia and Profession,” at the 11th @estrans Congress. Your insights truly sparked rich discussions and new ideas🎓 @AndBerga
Honoured to have presented my new research and convened a panel on Literary Translator Studies and the Profession at #est2025 @UniversityLeeds with @MotokoAkashi. Huge thanks to @estrans and @TCDTrust for all their support, and to everyone who contributed to the conversation!
This competition is open to translators around the world, whether they are students, professional translators or simply passionate about poetry. The closing date for submissions is 10 September 2025. For more information and to apply, see docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
⏰2 days are left to apply for Bristol Translates 2025! There are still a limited number of places available for some of our language workshops & professional development days. Search our name to find our website and application form.
🙃 @MotokoAkashi
Just wrapped up the first edition of our Indirect Translation workshop! Six enthusiastic students, great discussions, and lots of food for thought… including snacks. Thank you! 🙏🏼 Oh! And stay tuned for future editions! #TranslationStudies #IndirectTranslation @TCLCTdublin
Very happy to see the article @JamesLHadley and I co-authored published in this special issue! You'll find it here incontextjournal.org/index.php/inco… if you're interested in (literary) Translator Studies and technology!
The special issue I edited on Human-Centered AI for the journal InContext is out- "Human-centeredness in Translation: Advancing Translation Studies in a human-centered AI era". Thanks to all authors and to the editors of InContext for their support. incontextjournal.org/index.php/inco…
Curious about Indirect Translation? Join @guercio_nayara @JamesLHadley @MotokoAkashi to share insights, identify gaps, and build momentum for future research!⏲️10AM-17PM (Wed) 4 June @TCLCTdublin buytickets.at/tclct/1672000?…
📣Join us for an online symposium on "Transnational literary production and consumption in the digital age" 📅Date: 17 June 2025, 12:00-14:30 London time 💻Venue: Microsoft Teams 🔗To register: forms.office.com/e/zeMucwgpiB @UoETranslationF #UoEAHRC_IAA #UoETranslationalFunding
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TS Scholars! Join us on Wed 4 Jun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (BST): Indirect Translation Studies Workshop at Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation (inperson) tickettailor.com/events/tclct/1… @guercio_nayara @TCLCTPhDs @TCLCTdublin @bcltuea @indirec_trans
🚨 Reminder: Early-bird registration closes 31 May! 🗓️ Don’t miss your chance to sign up. ✨ Exciting optional feature: a Japanese–English translation workshop led by Morgan Giles (spaces limited)! Information: drive.google.com/file/d/17Xi6LM… @TCLCTdublin @wrongsreversed
Last chance to sign up! @MotokoAkashi @TCLCTdublin @MSCActions
Join us on Tue 13 May 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Masterclass: "Building a Network in the Literary Translation Community" at Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation. #LiteraryTranslator tickettailor.com/events/tclct/1… @TCLCTdublin
Been meaning to put in an application to Bristol Translates to study with me and Polly Barton in our Japanese-English workshop? Get on it!
Applications are still open for Bristol Translates 2025 - search 'Bristol Translates summer school' to find our application form and full programme.
Join us on Tue 13 May 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Masterclass: "Building a Network in the Literary Translation Community" at Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation. #LiteraryTranslator tickettailor.com/events/tclct/1… @TCLCTdublin
Also this falls on my birthday so I'm creating the world's first combination translation workshop/party. It's going to be lit, lmao
I must say this is going to be one of the MOST EXCITING JAPANESE TRANSLATION CONFERENCES ever! Registration is now open. drive.google.com/file/d/17Xi6LM… @TCLCTdublin @bcltuea @wrongsreversed @MOrtabasi
I must say this is going to be one of the MOST EXCITING JAPANESE TRANSLATION CONFERENCES ever! Registration is now open. drive.google.com/file/d/17Xi6LM… @TCLCTdublin @bcltuea @wrongsreversed @MOrtabasi
Just five weeks to go! On Sunday, June 1st, we will open the application site for the 10th JLPP International Translation Competition. The submission deadline is Monday, June 30 (Japan Time). Aspiring translators of Japanese literature are all welcome! jlpp.go.jp/competition10/…
Join us! Wed 4 Jun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Indirect Translation Studies Workshop. This workshop offers a valuable opportunity to share insights, identify gaps, and build momentum for future Translation Studies research. tickettailor.com/events/tclct/1… @TCLCTdublin @TCLCTPhDs @MotokoAkashi
TS Scholars! Join us on Wed 4 Jun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (BST): Indirect Translation Studies Workshop at Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation (inperson) tickettailor.com/events/tclct/1… @guercio_nayara @TCLCTPhDs @TCLCTdublin @bcltuea @indirec_trans
Join us on Tue 13 May 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Masterclass: Building a Network in the Literary Translation Community at @TCLCTdublin tickettailor.com/events/tclct/1…