Facilities for translation and interpreting students
A view of the interpreting suite during a simulated multilingual conference
Translation technologies
MATIS students are trained in the use of industry-standard software, including translation memory tools, terminology management tools and subtitling applications.
Interpreting equipment
Brand-new interpreting booths and state-of-the-art Televic conference interpreting equipment give MACINT students the opportunity to train in the same kind of facilities used in the European Parliament and other international organisations. A second interpreting lab provides additional self-study and advanced digital recording facilities.
The John Rylands University Library
The John Rylands University Library has extensive print and electronic holdings in translation and interpreting studies, and in major European, Middle Eastern and Asian languages and literatures.
Centre for Graduate Studies
MATIS and MACINT students have access to the purpose-designed Centre for Graduate Studies. Its facilities include 30 work spaces with PCs, locker spaces for 132 students, as well as 8 additional work spaces.
The University Language Centre
The University Language Centre provides advanced facilities for enhancing linguistic skills where required; it also gives access to European satellite broadcasts and has a video and media library.