好色tv

Chartered Institute
of Linguists

Interpreting Division

Forthcoming events are currently being planned and will be publicised here soon.

ID runs a variety of professional development events, benefitting 好色tv members and non-members alike. Click an event to see its original listing and, if applicable, event reports and downloadable materials:

Drop-in session - What can the 好色tv Interpreting Division do for you?
Drop-in session - Collaborative Approach in Medical Interpreting Provision
Drop-in session - Are interpreters using technology as much as we should?
Drop-in session - Interpreting in family breakdown
Drop-in session - Negotiating rates. Too High? Too Low? Where do we go?
Drop-in sessions
Drop-in sessions
Medical Interpreting should be good for your health!
Interpreting during and after the pandemic: face-to-face, remote or hybrid
Key Interpreting Issues arising from Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking
Are we ready for Remote PSI in the new normal? Challenges, opportunities and training
Progressing your Professional Interpreting Career
London, Saturday 30 November 2019
Interpreting for the EU and for the International Criminal Court
London, Saturday 8 June 2019
鈥淩emote Technologies in Interpreting鈥�
London, Saturday 23 February 2019
鈥淜now your Worth in the Interpreting Business鈥� and AGM
London, Saturday 15 September 2018
鈥淭he World of the Voice-over鈥� and 鈥淭he World of a Professional Tour Guide鈥�
London, Saturday 28 April 2018
Interpreting for the Media: Spotlight on the fast-moving world of the multimedia interpreter
London, Saturday 11 November 2017
Ethical Dilemmas for Interpreters in the Digital World & ID AGM
London, Saturday 3 June 2017
Digital marketing for interpreters: How best to grow your business
London, Saturday 22 April 2017
Voice & Stress Management for Interpreters
London, Saturday 19 November 2016
Role Bio
Mrs Diana SINGUREANU



MCIL CL

 Coordinator

Diana is a Chartered Linguist for Romanian and has been an active member of 好色tv's Interpreting Division management committee since 2014, serving as Honorary Treasurer and Events Coordinator. She currently holds the role of Coordinator of the Interpreting Division Committee.
She is a Lecturer and a Research Fellow in Interpreting Studies at the University of Surrey and also works as a Conference Interpreter (Romanian A, English B, French C) and translator in the private market. Diana holds a Master's in Translation Studies and a second Master's in Conference Interpreting from London Metropolitan University.
After completing her PhD in 2022, she became a Research Fellow at CTS, working on the EU-WEBPSI project, which aims to improve refugee communication through video-based interpreter access. Her current research explores the integration of technologies in legal interpreting, optimizing its benefits for interpreters and improving quality. Diana's broader interests include interprofessional training and the potential of AI-powered language technologies to support interpreters or autonomously assist in legal proceedings.
Ms Sue LESCHEN



Solicitor (non-practising) BA LLB FITI DPSI FCIL

 Steering group member

Sue Leschen is a well-known entrepreneurial lawyer/linguist who has married her twin passions of law and languages together. She is also the Director of niche market company Avocate Legal and Business French Interpreting and Translation Services Ltd (). Avocate also provides mentoring in business skills, legal terminology and legal and business English to language professionals.
Sue is a Fellow of 好色tv and is also a member of 好色tv鈥檚 Interpreting Division Steering Group, 好色tv鈥檚 and NRCPD鈥檚 Professional Conduct Committees, a Fellow of The Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI), a member of the ITI LIFT committee, the Association of Interpreters and Translators (AIT) and also of the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI). She holds Chartered Linguist (Interpreter) status.

Dr Eleni MARKOU



BA MPhil PhD DipTrans FCIL CL

 Steering group member

Eleni Markou was born in Greece. She obtained her BA from the University of Athens, and both her MPhil on 鈥淭he Development and regulation of the Greek pharmaceutical industry鈥� and PhD on 鈥淭elevision broadcasting in single European market鈥� were obtained in the UK.
She has been working as a freelance translator and interpreter for over 30 years whilst also teaching Greek as a foreign language in multiple organisations and institutions. In 2000, she started her own business, which has now collaborated with over 150 different clients in both the private and public sector, ranging from SMEs to multinational corporations.
She has also worked for higher education institutions such as UCL, University of Surrey and University of Birmingham. She is currently the Chief Moderator for the Diploma in Translation of the Chartered Institute
of Linguists and has served three terms as a Member of the Council of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting. Additionally, Eleni is cooperating with several other higher education institutions throughout the country as external examiner and linguistic advisor.
Eleni Markou became a Chartered Linguist and Fellow of 好色tv in 2020 and holds an ISO 17100:2015. She was co-opted to the ID Steering Group in December 2019.
Mrs Maria Eulalia PESSOA-WHITE



Dip.M DipTrans MCIL CL

 Steering group member None provided
Miss Katherine Dagleish



BA(Hons) RPSI DPSI MCIL CL

 Steering group member

Katherine is a Public Service Interpreter and Translator, providing French language services in health, legal and local government settings. She also works as a conference interpreter for private companies and NGOs. She is NRPSI registered, a Chartered Linguist and a member of 好色tv Interpreting Division. She has been an Assessor for the level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting for three years, and holds a BA Hons in French, a DPSI (English Law) and a Certificate in Tutoring and Assessing Interpreters Online.
Katherine has also trained interpreters in how to deal with confidentiality issues, working with vulnerable adults, safeguarding children and working with victims of sexual abuse in a migration context.
Prior to becoming a full-time interpreter and translator, she studied a Masters in eLearning and worked in overseas student recruitment within the UK Higher Education sector.

Interested in joining the 好色tv Interpreting Division Steering Group?

We'd be delighted to hear from you! Simply fill in our听Online Eligibility Check form and a member of the steering group will contact you for a no obligation discussion.

What's involved?

The ID Steering Group holds regular meetings, which are currently conducted entirely online. A typical meeting agenda may include:

  • Planning the annual events programme, including identifying training and CPD topics
  • Proposing and sourcing guest speakers and presenters
  • Reviewing event feedback forms and suggesting improvements based on delegate comments and ratings
  • Reviewing InterpNet (our dedicated e-group), the ID Facebook page, and other social media platforms
  • Discussing or consulting on matters raised by the 好色tv membership team

In addition, the Steering Group may also:

  • Survey ID members periodically to ensure its activities and support align with members' professional development needs
  • Respond to member queries raised via InterpNet, the ID Facebook page, direct email, or forwarded by the 好色tv membership team
  • Refer members to the appropriate staff for inquiries best handled by the 好色tv membership team
  • Act as a source of specialist advice to support the 好色tv membership team, Senior Management Team, and Council
  • Assist the ID in establishing and maintaining a social media presence
  • Develop guidelines and resources to help interpreters maintain high ethical and other professional standards

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