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World-Class Translation Workshop at Kathmandu University Led by Booker Prize-Winning Translator

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Kathmandu University, in collaboration with the University of Chicago, is set to host a three-day international translation workshop in Dhulikhel from September 11 to 13. The event will feature training sessions led by world-renowned translators, including international Booker Prize winner Daisy Rockwell. A total of 24 participants will be selected for this free workshop, which aims to promote the English translation of Nepali literature and foster the development of emerging translators.

The workshop is jointly organized by the Department of Language and Mass Communication at Kathmandu University and the South Asian Literature Translations (SALT) project based at the University of Chicago. It targets translators interested in translating Nepali and other South Asian languages into English, providing comprehensive training on various aspects of poetry and prose translation. Applications are open until August 9.

International Booker Prize-winning translators Daisy Rockwell and Deepa Bhasthi will both serve as trainers during the workshop. Rockwell translated the novel “Tomb of Sand” by Indian author Geetanjali Shree into English, which won the 2022 International Booker Prize. Similarly, Bhasthi translated the short story collection “Heart Lamp” by Indian writer Banu Mushtaq, awarded the 2025 International Booker Prize.

Other instructors include translators Jason Grunebaum and Daniel Hahn. Grunebaum serves as co-director of the SALT project at the University of Chicago, while Hahn is globally recognized in the field of literary translation. Participants selected for this free workshop will receive travel and accommodation support as needed. Applicants are required to submit a sample of their translation work, discuss their translation style, and explain their motivation for attending. Kathmandu University expects the workshop to significantly contribute to advancing the English translation of Nepali literature and enhancing the skills of the next generation of translators.