WYG Türkiye Translation Unit” and “Atılım University Department of English Translation and Interpretation” Came Together for on Online Meeting Regarding "Translation Internship-Sectoral Collaboration" on 6th May 2021

“WYG Türkiye Translation Unit” and “Atılım University Department of English Translation and Interpretation” came together for an online meeting regarding "Translation Internship-Sectoral Collaboration" on 6^th May 2021. With her more than 30 years of academic experience, Head of Department Prof. Dr. Nüzhet Berrin AKSOY and with her multidimensional research interests ranging from translator training to translation technologies, Instructor Dr. Naile Sarmaşık made their presentations and shared their opinions on translation from an academic perspective. To offer a practical perspective from project management consulting sector, WYG Türkiye & CIS Managing Director Dr. Faruk Cengiz Tekindağ, WYG Türkiye Translation Unit Coordinator Ms. Ceren Özgür, and WYG Türkiye Translator Mr. Mert Duman made their presentations. With his 35 years of experience in the sector, Dr. Faruk Cengiz Tekindağ introduced the company and shared his experiences and valuable recommendations with translation and interpreting students. Translation Unit Coordinator Ms. Ceren Özgür introduced WYG Türkiye Translation Unit and elaborated on what as a global company, WYG Türkiye Translation Unit expects from intern translator(s) with a specific emphasis on the translation quality and standards. As an Atılım University alumnus, Mr. Mert Duman shared his own journey both in the profession and in WYG Türkiye and stated that the other team members and he will provide mentorship to intern translator(s). Also, participants from WYG Türkiye answered the questions raised by professors and students. Finally, both parties thanked each other and expressed their wishes for further mutually beneficial cooperation.