The 11th EST Congress, The Changing Faces of Translation and Interpreting Studies, was held at the School of Languages, Cultures and Society at the University of Leeds from 30 June to 3 July 2025. As part of the Congress, a workshop titled Industry-Academic Collaboration: Research Impact in Translation and Interpreting Studies was organised and facilitated by Pilar Orero and Anna Matamala, representing the ALFIE consortium. Anna Matamala and Pilar Orero led the session on 30 June, providing a space to discuss how collaboration between academia and industry can boost research impact in the field of translation and interpreting. The workshop highlighted ongoing partnerships at the

On 16 July 2025, Estel·la Oncins from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) will present the possibilities of one of the tools developed within the ALFIE project at the Teaching Innovation Day organised by the UAB School of Engineering. The event will take place from 10:00 to 14:00 in the Sala de Graus. AI participatory learning tools, such as ETD Hub, play a key role in creating more dynamic, personalised, efficient and engaging learning environments. These tools help address the diverse needs of learners and enable educators to focus on the human aspects of teaching. This presentation will highlight how ALFIE supports innovative practices in

Turin, Italy, June 12, 2025 Photo: ©ITU/M. Minotti Last week, on June 12, Pilar Orero from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona presented ALFIE at the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day, hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This global event gathered leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the UN system to explore how AI-powered virtual worlds can support sustainable development and digital cooperation. The Virtual Worlds Day is a key initiative aligned with the UN’s Pact for the Future and the Global Digital Compact. Co-organized by a wide range of UN agencies—including FAO, UNECA, UNICEF, UNFCCC, and the World Bank—the event focused on how virtual

Pilar Orero gave a keynote speech to close the Eyes4Access Workshop at ETRA’25 in Tokyo. The Eyes4Access Workshop brought together interdisciplinary researchers to explore advances in eye-tracking research in accessibility. The workshop focused on inclusive technologies, interaction techniques, and real-world applications in digital media, education, and cultural scenarios. Aimed at advancing gaze-based accessibility solutions, it investigated the potential of eye-tracking to create inclusive HCI experiences, particularly for users with sensory and cognitive impairments. Eyes4Access fostered community collaboration by presenting novel research, methods, and applications of eye-tracking for accessibility. In her keynote speech, Pilar Orero presented ALFIE and addressed issues surrounding the widespread popularity of generative

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025 AI & Accessibility: Navigating the Challenges, Exploring the Potential 📅 15 May 2025 | 13:00–14:30 (CEST) | Zoom How can Artificial Intelligence support, or hinder, accessibility?This online event, hosted by TransMedia Catalonia as part of the AccessTalks initiative and the Be A(I)Ware campaign (ALFIE project), brings together experts to explore the ethical, practical, and inclusive use of AI in our digital society. 🔗Register now: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/ai-and-accessibility-navigating-the-challenges-exploring-the-potential-tickets-1270219935019?aff=oddtdtcreator The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our daily lives presents both opportunities and challenges for digital accessibility. If AI is developed responsibly, it can break barriers and create inclusive environments. However, if not, it risks

Join us on Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2025 for a dynamic and thought-provoking webinar exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital accessibility. Hosted by TransMedia Catalonia as part of the AccessTalks initiative, and organised in collaboration with the ALFIE project under the Be A(I)Ware campaign, this event brings together leading voices in accessibility, research, and technology to unpack the opportunities and challenges AI presents for inclusion. Date: 15 May 2025Time: 13:00–14:30 (CEST)Platform: Zoom Register now: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/ai-and-accessibility-navigating-the-challenges-exploring-the-potential-tickets-1270219935019?aff=oddtdtcreator Over 90 minutes, speakers will address key topics including: -The impact of AI on persons with disabilities -AI for easy-to-understand language -Biases in facial recognition technology