Transcreation, AI and inclusive language: what do we know?

Inclusion and linguistic diversity are crucial aspects in the development of automatic translation tools. A recent study has provided a preliminary insight into ChatGPT’s ability to address the translation of diverse and inclusive texts, particularly in the English-Spanish language combination. In the Spanish-speaking context, inclusive language has emerged as a relevant topic in the social …

Study seeks to know which are the best strategies for communication on Instagram of content about migrant minors

Social networks have become a powerful ally in the dissemination of social messages and the promotion of change. This is why individuals and organizations have focused their efforts on how to best take advantage of the opportunities of networks as diverse as TikTok or Instagram to bring information closer. It is on the latter that …

The importance of transcreation in access to healthcare for migrant communities in Spain

Migration not only shapes the demographic composition of a society, but also has a profound impact on its cultural and social dynamics. When people migrate to a new country, they encounter linguistic and cultural barriers that can hinder their access to vital services, such as healthcare. In this sense, translation and transcreation emerge as crucial …

Transcreation: A vital tool in intercultural communication in migration contexts

Migration, a phenomenon intrinsic to human history, has left a profound mark on society, impacting both migrants and receiving communities. In the context of Spain, the arrival of migrants has enriched linguistic and cultural diversity, but has also posed challenges in communication and access to information. Linguistic and cultural diversity, rather than being a barrier, …

Research Stay at Heriot-Watt University

Researcher María Jiménez Castro carried out a research stay at the Intercultural Research Centre of Heriot-Watt University under the supervision of Dr. Katerina Strani, head of the Cultural Studies section. This collaboration not only made significant progress in her doctoral thesis, but also contributed to the development of TRAMASS SO3: “To identify the role of …

17th Conference of the Spanish Trade Union of Nursing Professionals (SATSE)

On 17 November, SATSE organized its 17th Conference in Almería as part of its training programme for nursing professionals. Dr. Encarnación Martínez García, member of the TRAMASS project team, gave a presentation on the approach to gender violence among migrant population. Almería is the Spanish province with the highest density of foreign population per inhabitant, …

Collaboration with the Intercultural Mediation Service of “Salud Entre Culturas”

In July 2023, researcher María Jiménez Castro collaboration as health interpreter with the Interpreting and Intercultural Mediation Service of the association “Salud Entre Culturas”. During these workshops, health education activities for migrants were carried out, within the framework of the VH-COMSAVAC project. The aim of the Interpreting and Intercultural Mediation Service is to solve communication …

Welcome to TRAMASS

TRAMASS (Translation, transcreation and cultural mediation as tools for inclusion in the field of health information and services) is a project within the framework of the “Global challenges and industrial competitiveness” pillar of the Spanish State Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation (PEICTI) 2021-2023. TRAMASS focuses on transcreation with an inclusive perspective and …