Research
Our research focuses on the foundations and applications of language and culture mediation. We participate in publicly funded research projects and conduct studies with our clients on the implementation of scientific evidence within their organisations. In this context, we adopt a holistic approach that integrates both scientific and practical expertise from the humanities and technology to identify and further develop innovative solutions across these areas and their intersections.
Strong academic network
Positioned at the interface between research and practice, we benefit from a strong academic network. This sees us draw on the expertise of a wide range of partners and means we have access to a broad spectrum of scientific knowledge.
- collecting, processing, and analysing multilingual datasets
- implementing language and culture mediation within your organisation
- evaluating digital assistance systems and the conditions for their use in language and culture mediation
Consultancy services
Every sector of society can benefit from professional language and culture mediation. A lack of communication involves risks, such as undermining the trust of civil society, endangering patient safety, or compromising the quality of legal proceedings. This can result in legal, financial, ethical, psychological, or reputational damage. We support our clients to confidently address multilingual and cross-cultural challenges, and to maximise the opportunities present in a globalised and digitised world.
Strategies for multilingualism
Together, we develop efficient workflows, and personalised qualification programmes that ensure purpose-driven multilingual communication tailored to your target groups—whether with or without digital support. Moreover, we support our clients to evaluate the framework conditions for integrating digital assistance systems into their organisations. We can provide you with scientific-based consultation on various subjects, including:
- quality assurance
- risk management
- expertise development
- workflow management
- developing and using digital resources
- implementing digital assistance systems
- creating guidelines
Training programmes
Whether you work in medicine, administration, law, or any other profession, we can provide you and your team with the know-how to identify and address multilingual needs within your environment. In this way, we strengthen the connections between language and cultural mediation and its diverse areas of application. In addition, we offer training programmes for professional translators and interpreters, providing practical expertise and methods tailored to current developments in the profession. Our training programmes are always grounded in scientific evidence.
Developing your competencies
Our programmes are designed to develop key competencies, such as:
- identifying and addressing multilingual needs within your organisation
- evaluating digital assistance systems and identifying their areas of application in language and culture mediation
- collecting, processing, and analysing multilingual datasets for operational purposes
Suited for various audiences
Our programmes are tailored to meet the needs of diverse participants, including:
- field professionals seeking to expand their expertise based on current scientific evidence
- professionals of other fields who recognise multilingual needs within their work environment and wish to address them
- anyone interested in acquiring specialised knowledge about language and culture mediation
We look forward to developing personalised training solutions with you that meet your individual needs, whether online or on-site!