Julia Hinz was the first winner of the Roevin-sponsored “Achievement in Translation” award presented at the Salford University graduation brunch in July. The award, presented by Alan White, Manager of Roevin’s Manchester office, aims to recognise outstanding achievement in the field of translation studies.

Roevin is committed to promoting excellence in the field of translation studies and values its links with Universities delivering the highest standards in language-related teaching. Roevin already has links with Salford University, which is a few miles from Roevin’s Head Office, as two of its Account Managers are Salford graduates.

Prizewinner Julia Hinz, pictured with Alan White, Manchester Branch Manager

Julia recently graduated from Salford University with a BA (Hons) in Modern Languages, Translating and Interpreting. A German national, she studied German, French and English translation and interpreting and has secured a position with Deutsche Bank in the Spanish holiday resort of Nerja. Julia hopes to progress her translation and interpreting career in Spain.

Roevin has also joined forces with Salford University on the Steering Group for the “Graduate Apprenticeship Scheme”, a pilot scheme which aims to offer MA students in Translation Studies high quality and structured work placements within professional translation organisations. As well as Roevin, members of the steering group include CILT – the national centre for languages, the Association of Translation Companies and the Universities of Salford ] and Aston, where Roevin also sponsors two academic prizes for translation students.