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SCIC DIGITAL WEEK - 28 August to 1 September 2023 (11/08/2023)

In the framework of the European Year of Skills, SCIC has put together a digital upskilling programme​ with a variety of courses running from 28 August to 1 September for SCIC administrative & interpreters staff and ACI colleagues. The programme is a mix of hands-on training by SCIC colleagues to improve the digital skills of interpreters, as well as presentations on various digital topics by external experts.  Most sessions will take place in a hybrid format, so that you can choose between in-person or online participation, including when teleworking from abroad, which needs to be agreed with your respective HoU.

The Commission Digital Strategy / The Digital Commission (28/08/2023)

Aldo Laudi, Deputy Head of Unit DIGIT A1 – Corporate Digital Transformation will present the Commission Digital Strategy. As well, there will be dedicated time to introduce the new initiatives the Commission has deployed in the Digital area. The Next Generation Digital Commission concept influences not only the policy initiatives of the Commission, but also the internal administrative organisation and ways of working of the Institution. There will be a Q&A session at the end and materials and further information will be shared prior to the session.

IATE for interpreters (28/08/2023)

This session is led by Marc van Dommelen, Head of the Terminology and Documentation Sector and one of the architects of the migration of IATE. Marc will present the Terminology tool IATE and explain its features, as well as the reasons behind the integration of all terminology in this one tool and how to maximise its use in the booth.

La protección de datos en el mundo digital (28/08/2023)

El Sr. Cervera Navas, director del Supervisor Europeo de Protección de Datos es jurista de profesión y responsable en materia administrativa y política del SEPD. En su presentación, hablará de los nuevos desafíos que presenta la IA y el Metaverso para la protección de datos. También se abordarán temas como la protección de datos en las redes sociales y la ética digital. Habrá una sesión de preguntas y respuestas al final de su presentación.

How to connect to a meeting room (28/08/2023)

Vicky Kontogianni from the Meeting Support and Customer Services Unit (C4) will explain how to connect to a meeting room and smoothly organise hybrid meetings, giving you the possibility to try it out in the meeting room.

Conferences in a Virtual World (29/08/2023)

SCIC is the domain leader for the organisation of conferences in the Commission. Bert Van Maele (tbc) Deputy Head of Unit of SCIC.C.1 (Conference Services) will explain how SCIC helps with the organisation of conferences for Commission Services and the impact of Covid on the organisation of conferences. He will also explain possible future developments in conference organisation.

Teams for interpreters (29/08/2023)

François Menu from the Professional Development for Interpreters sector (and SCIC Teams Champions extraordinaire) will explain how to use Teams to organise meetings, share information and documents and how to create groups to share information in a more effective way than by sending emails.

Cyber Security now (Are you Cyber Aware? + SCIC Ambassadors) (29/08/2023)

This training course outlines the most common threat vectors that have been identified during the teleworking months. The presentation will open with a simplified introduction of the global cybersecurity threat landscape and the threat actors behind the most common attack techniques. It will then continue with a brief explanation about how the EC is organised and how DIGIT works in order to protect the EC infrastructure and assets. We will spend quite some time seeing and discussing how the main attack techniques are conceived, crafted and tailored: Phishing, Malware and Ransomware attacks, DDoS attacks and BEC (business email compromise). In conclusion, you will receive a series of good practices and advice on how to approach and react if targeted by one of attacks, how to protect yourself both at work and at home and how to keep staying vigilant a whole year round. The session that includes the hacking demonstration will show exactly how a cyber-attack is launched, infects the users and the consequences. The second part is a presentation by our very own SCIC Cybersecurity Ambassadors at 16h30.

Interpreter’s Digital Toolbox (29/08/2023)

The Interpreter’s Toolbox is to replace Medata (gone, but not forgotten) from September. Marc Van Dommelen, Head of Terminology and Documentation,team, will guide you through this transition explaining how to make the most of IDT.

Technology in Interpreting: empowering current and future generations (30/08/2023)

Prof. Dr. Bart Defrancq, researcher at Gent University will present practical applications of digital tools for interpreters: the use of AI for meeting preparation, for producing speeches for language acquisition and maintenance purposes and future developments that can help interpreters inside and outside the booth. He will look at market evolutions in the era of AI with a focus on ethical risks of AI in contexts of interpreting to try and discern which skills will be useful for interpreters in the future.

Word and Excel for interpreters (30/08/2023)

Christophe Laviolette (SCIC.B.1.002, Professional Development for Interpreters) will give a hands-on training course on the use of the Microsoft programs.

The Digital Decade – powered by DG CNECT (30/08/2023)

The European Commission adopted the Digital Decade proposal in 2021.  This is a key instrument which sets digital targets for the EU for 2030. DG CNECT is responsible for this file and we have the pleasure to invite Dr. Robert Henkel, Senior Policy Officer, to talk about the implications of this initiative in the Connectivity strategy of the Commission.

The Big Data World (30/08/2023)

Big Data is one of the main tools businesses utilise to analyse information and improve decision-making. In this seminar Patrick Saunders, Data Analyst, will explore the different applications of Big Data and how it affects our daily life.

New Delivery Modes of Interpretation (30/08/2023)

Our colleagues from this newly created Unit, created as part of the re-organisation of DG SCIC, will present the mission and objectives of their Unit, as well as the new delivery modes used in interpretation, such as SIDPs and videoconferencing systems used with interpretation.

Search like a Pro (31/08/2023)

We are delighted to count with Taavi and Liljana from OP to deliver a new edition of Search like a pro! This course teaches participants how to find trustworthy information on the web. It explores search engines and user privacy and optimises searches for accurate results. What is a quick and efficient way to find research and evidence on your topic? How much does Google know about you? Are there search engines that do not track your online activities? Attend this hands-on session to learn more about how to: • Take back control of your web search • Search for academic ebooks and research papers that are freely available on the internet • Find EU publications

Interactio, the participant’s view (31/08/2023)

Have you ever wondered what’s on the other side? Zuzana Krell, interpreter and rotatrice in the Meeting Support and Customer Services Unit (C4) will explain the ins and outs of Interactio from a participant’s point of view.

L'évolution des plateformes sociales et l'impact de l'IA (31/08/2023)

Jérôme Naif « social media strategist » revient au SCIC après sa stimulante intervention dans les refreshers de FR. Comment les réseaux sociaus ont-ils évolué au fil du temps ? Specialiste dans la publicité, il évoquera le contexte global d’évolution des plateformes sociales. Ce cours vous offrira une compréhension approfondie des dynamiques en constante mutation qui façonnent le monde virtuel d’aujourdhui.

Cyber Escape game! (31/08/2023)

Learn in a different way! This 40-minute escape game session is developed to experience in real life some of the cybersecurity best practices. The Cyber Escape game is meant to be played in teams of 4-5 people. Based on teamwork and interactivity, the goal is to step into a spy’s shoes and try to find as many clues as possible about your target. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn about cybersecurity DOs and DON’Ts and have fun at the same time! The activity also gives you the chance to discuss directly with cybersecurity experts to clarify any questions you may have on the topic. Register for a session and come ready to display your best secret agent skills! NB: Once registered, you will be assigned a 40 minute slot.

DGT’s Digital tools AILab eTranslation and eSummarize (01/09/2023)

Our colleagues from DGT will present the eTranslation and eSummarize tools and show us how to integrate them on interpreters’ daily work. DGT’s very own AILab will also talk about the use of AI in DGT and present the latest digital developments influencing the work of translators in DGT.

Outlook for interpreters (01/09/2023)

Christophe Laviolette from the Professional Development for Interpreters sector will give hands-on training on the use of Outlook.

The S2T project (01/09/2023)

Our colleagues from Directorate C will present the Speech to Text project of DG SCIC, already operational for 6 EU languages thanks to the contribution our interpreters. It can provide live subtitles, contributing to the Commission’s equality policy. They will also introduce the Text to Speech tool, don’t miss out!

Mobile Device Management & PaperSmart - Corporate laptop and tablets in the booth (01/09/2023)

This session is an all-in-1 workshop on device management in the booth. Not sure how to best use your corporate laptop? Do you have a tablet and want to make the most of it? Luca Gandino and Marc van Dommelen will give us tips and tricks on how to use different mobile devices in the booth. In addition, Marc Van Dommelen will present how interpreters can work in times where meeting documents are no longer made available on paper for all meetings and how interpreters can print meeting documents.

DE RETOUR INTENSIVE (01/08/2023)

Language maintenance course for interpreters with active DE (retour) - Up to 4 retour sessions organised in August 2023: dates of the course for each participant TBC following applications and availabilities.

EN RETOUR INTENSIVE (16/08/2023)

Nearly all of us speak excellent English, and many of us have an excellent English retour. But we still struggle at times to find the best, most “English” way to say things.

FR RETOUR INTENSIVE (08/08/2023)

Chers collègues retouristes, Vous êtes cordialement invité.e.s à l'édition 2023 de la formation "Retour FR intensif" qui se déroulera les 8, 9 et 10 août prochain. Nous vous proposons un programme similaire à celui de l'année dernière: exercice d'interprétation le matin avec nos collègues de cabine FR, exercices de grammaire/expression/présentations l'après-midi. Si vous vous y inscrivez et souhaitez que nous abordions l'un ou l'autre sujet vous aurez aussi l'occasion de nous le suggérer!

IT INTENSIVE (23/08/2023)

Language maintenance course for interpreters with passive IT

Dates et personnages-clés de l’Histoire de Belgique (FR INTENSIVE) (24/08/2023)

In view of the BE Presidency Une histoire partielle et partiale de Belgique. Descendant en droite ligne par la famille de ma femme des iguanodons de Bernissart et, par ma propre famille, du grand Ambiorix lui-même (enfin…), je vous propose un tour d’horizon des faits marquants de l’histoire de Belgique au travers de mon histoire familiale (à peine) romancée. Plus sérieusement, vous apprendrez l’histoire de notre plat pays de la bouche de l’un de ses sympathiques habitants de toujours, avec une touche locale et personnelle ! Nous aurons également la chance d’entendre l’un de mes amis, officier de réserve de la marine belge et employé au Belgian War Heritage Institute, nous parler du sort des prisonniers de guerre allemands en Belgique entre 1945 et 1948. Si tout se passe comme prévu, vous n’aurez qu’une envie en sortant de cette journée : aller compter vos potins (et conter vos potins aussi, si vous le souhaitez) au sanctuaire gallo-romain de Blicquy, accrocher un vêtement au chêne à clous d’Herchies (la prochaine fois que vous êtes malade) ou arpenter les routes ardennaises au guidon d’une merveilleuse moto FN !

CZ IDIOMS (28/08/2023)

Language maintenance course for interpreters with passive CZ

EN IDIOMS (01/09/2023)

Language maintenance course for interpreters with passive EN

FR IDIOMS (17/08/2023)

Language maintenance course for interpreters with passive FR

IT IDIOMS (08/09/2023)

Language maintenance course for interpreters with passive IT

LA BELGIQUE VOOR DUMMIES (11/08/2023)

In view of the BE Presidency - Bilingual course (FR/NL) La België est un fascinerend pays. Si il faudrait ten minste une dikke semaine pour tenter de vous faire begrijpen hoe ce bazar werkt, Jean-François Lemaire (cabine FR) et Steven Mets (cabine NL) zijn van mening qu'un crash course en belgitude est une goede idée pour commencer à beter comprendre ce drôle de land door zijn culture populaire.

Die Tschechische Republik früher und jetzt – der Weg von der Monarchie in die EU (25/08/2023)

Ein Vortrag über die Geschichte der Länder der böhmischen Krone. Welche Rolle spielt die Zahl 8 in unserer Geschichte? Wer waren die grössten Tschechen und konnten sie Tschechisch? Ein Vortrag über alles, worauf die Tschechen stolz sein können, und auch über die dunklen Kapiteln unserer Geschichte. The Czech republic then and now – the path from the monarchy to the EU. A talk about the history of the Bohemian crown, about the role of the number 8 in our history. Who were the greatest Czechs and could they speak Czech? A talk about everything the Czechs can be proud of, and also about the dark chapters of our history.

ETHIQUE POUR INTERPRETES (ASSISTANCE PEDAGOGIQUE) (23/08/2023)

L'objectif de ce cours est d'apprendre à exposer et expliquer à des étudiants en interprétation les grandes règles et principes déontologiques de la profession d’interprète, notamment ceux applicables à la Commission européenne, dans le cadre de l’assistance pédagogique fournie par la Commission européenne. Le cours vise également à illustrer comment on peut aider les étudiants à intégrer et mettre en pratique ces principes sur base de divers cas d’école. Formation d'une journée au cours de la 2ème semaine d'août 2023 - Date exacte du cours à confirmer en fonction des demandes de participation.

SCIC courses for interpreters - Summer 2023 - Courses with available places - Register now! (08/05/2023)

What will you learn this Summer? Find it out among the SCIC courses offered! Deadline to apply: 15 JUNE 2023

PL INTERPRETATION EXERCISES (01/09/2023)

Half-day course (AM)

GERMAN WORKOUT - DE INTERPRETATION EXERCISES (24/08/2023)

Language maintenance course for interpreters with passive DE

DIGITAL UPSKILLING WEEK (28/08/2023)

Attention all tech enthusiasts, innovators, and curious minds! Within the framework of the European Year of Skills, the Professional Development Team with the support of other Commission DGs is organising a Digital Week From 28/08 to 01/09. This week-long event will be packed with exciting sessions on the latest technology trends, including Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, efficient internet search, Big Data and many more. Stay tuned for more details on the schedule, speakers, and registration information. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the latest technological advancements!

What are you going to learn this summer? Have a look at our course calendar! (16/05/2019)

Find here the list of the courses with dates. Every course contains a link to EU Learn which allows you to immediately apply if you are interested in participating. The deadline for applying for all courses is 7 June COB. We will organise all the courses that have a sufficient number of participants and you will receive the invitation in advance. The SCIC.B.3 Professional Support team and the SCIC.BEE3 hope that you can find useful courses in our offer. Have a nice summer!

Bee-gin your microlearning here! (10/04/2019)

You can get replies to these and many other questions you may have about the 6 Western Balkan countries in 15 minutes. Now available in the first-ever microlearning module – Check it out and give us your feedback!

Alors on danse? (19/09/2018)

Dear colleagues,

SCIC.BEE.3 vous annonce que l'exercice du jour est disponible!

Wanna bee a great Head of Team? (20/09/2018)

How many copies of the team sheet are necessary for a meeting with 12 booths? When should the HoT collect requests for guaranteed departures? Where will "restricted EU" documents be returned to? Test and refresh your knowledge with a very HoT e-learning module!

SCIC learning hive of activity ! (08/02/2019)

We are happy to announce that learning activity in SCIC has increased both in terms of days and participants. In the attached infograph you will find some figures for language learning and thematic courses. Thank you for participating in the SCIC courses!

Bee informed! Check out the DG SCIC Professional Support Catalogue 2019 for staff interpreters (05/02/2019)

SCIC catalogue 2019 is now available and you can access it via EU Learn!

RADIO LINGVISTIKA (19/09/2018)

In parallel with Radio Ekonomika, colleagues from DGT are organising a second series of broadcasts called Radio Lingvistika.

Where is our Professional Support team’s page on the new SCICnet? (25/07/2018)

Your access to SCIC B3 where you can find information about interpreting-related learning, topical news, forms and procedures for staff interpreters & ACIs.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE HEAD OF TEAM? (20/09/2018)

How many copies of the team sheet are necessary for a meeting with 12 booths? When should the HoT collect requests for guaranteed departures? Where will "restricted EU" documents be returned to? Test and refresh your knowledge with a brand new e-learning module!

NEW THEMATIC CONFERENCE (13/09/2018)

EU Radio spectrum policy - 5th of October - 14.30 to 17.30

UPCOMING INTENSIVE LANGUAGE MAINTENANCE COURSES (19/09/2018)

These courses are organised by our unit B3 and coordinated by SCIC staff interpreters.

Keep your German up to speed during the Austrian Presidency (19/09/2018)

Listen to the video recording of a course on "Austrian German" organised by the Council's German Language Unit colleagues. Some of our SCIC interpreters had the opportunity to participate in the classroom course and they recommend it wholeheartedly!

RADIO EKONOMIKA (19/09/2018)

If you are interested in economic and financial issues and have 30 minutes to spare for the subject – then Radio Ekonomika is for you!

VOICE COACHING E-LEARNING COURSE (25/07/2018)

Take care of your voice during the summer!

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOOTH - NEW EDITION! (27/07/2018)

Share your knowledge with your colleagues: new course & speaker needed

IT COURSES FOR INTERPRETERS - NEW DATES! AVAILABLE PLACES! (25/07/2018)

Still time to register!

Where to find out about the courses with available places which will take place soon? (25/07/2018)

This can be useful information if you are free to participate at short notice.

Welcome (19/04/2018)

Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to launch the first edition of the SCIC Professional Support Newsletter for 2018. The main objective of the first edition is to inform you about the summer course calendar which contains the courses and actions that we are planning for you this summer. We hope that announcing the courses already in April will be useful with a view of planning your summer.

What are you going to learn this summer? Have a look at our calendar! (19/04/2018)

Find here the list of the courses with dates. Every course contains a link to EU Learn which allows you to immediately apply if you are interested in participating. As a novelty for this summer we are very happy to announce 4 NEW courses on German Law that will take place on 30 and 31 July and 03 and 04 September, at the very beginning of the Austrian Presidency. The deadline for applying for all courses is 23 May COB. We will organise all the courses that have a sufficient number of participants and you will receive the invitation in advance...

SCIC Library (20/09/2017)

Publico newspaper - Now available at the SCIC library!

Quand l'interprétation devient un exercice poignant... (21/04/2017)

Apprendre à gérer nos émotions dans notre profession.