Translations for education and research
Less coordination work, shorter turnaround times.
On time and to a high quality standard.
Universities, research institutions and educational organisations regularly translate academic publications, funding applications, research reports, teaching materials and digital content – often with tight deadlines. With dedicated contact persons, qualified professional translators, well-maintained terminology databases and translation memories, oneword creates structures that make recurring translation projects faster and more efficient.
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Content that oneword can translate for you
The potential range is wide – from one-off submissions to regularly updated courses. oneword provides translation and localisation for the texts you encounter in your day-to-day work.
Typical content:
- Academic articles, studies and research reports
- Funding applications, project reports and final reports for international sponsors
- Curricula, syllabuses, course materials and examination papers
- University websites, information for international students and application forms
- Conference papers, abstracts and posters
- E-learning modules and digital learning platform content
- Institutional communication, annual reports and press releases
Reliably coordinating translations under time pressure
In the world of education and research, timetables are rarely flexible when it comes to submission deadlines for funding applications, conference deadlines and the start of the academic term. At the same time, translation tasks often arise at short notice and run concurrently – an article needs to be submitted, a CV updated or a project website localised.
Anyone who has to start from scratch every time – with new briefings, new coordination work and no shared terminology database – wastes time and money. From the outset, oneword puts structures in place that significantly reduce this additional work.
A dedicated contact person for your translation projects
Education and research cover a wide range of domains, and therefore also encompass a variety of content, formats and requirements. At oneword, you’ll have a dedicated contact person who is familiar with your projects, selects the right professional translators and manages the entire process, from order acceptance to final delivery. For you, this means less coordination work for each order and texts that can be released more quickly.
Trust delivers results.
Find out what our clients have to say about working with us.
"What really impresses us as a global company in our day-to-day work is the consistently high quality of the collaboration. AI translation using MTPE not only works well for us from a technical point of view, but also delivers reliable results when it comes to content. The connector between our CMS and oneTask, in particular, substantially enhances efficiency – so processes run stably and much more smoothly. It saves time and gives us peace of mind in our day-to-day operations."
Andre Korff
Head of Communication Concepts IAM, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
"For over a decade, we have valued oneword as a reliable partner in a wide range of areas, including terminology and data management, machine translation and artificial intelligence, as well as a diverse range of translation and language services. For us, professional, trusting and mutually beneficial collaboration is the key to a stable partnership that delivers high-quality results."
Dr. Christopher Kurz
Head of Translation Management, ENERCON Global GmbH
"oneword has been working with us for many years now as an expert and reliable partner in translation management. Our collaboration is characterised by professionalism, commitment and high quality standards. We particularly value their technical expertise in project management, as well as their innovative strength and commitment to continuous improvement. Whether it’s AI, MTPE or international review processes, oneword delivers impressive solutions tailored to your needs."
Nikolina Čabraja
Manager Translation & Language Management, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
"At oneword, you quickly get the feeling that you’re working with people who really know their stuff – both in the traditional language services sector as well as in the field of AI-supported translation processes. The team not only answers your technical questions, but also understands the context of the questions and meaningfully thinks through the implications. It’s at this intersection of language, technology and processes that their experience really shines through. This builds trust and makes working together a pleasant and productive experience."
Andre Korff
Head of Communication Concepts IAM, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
"oneword is always a reliable partner for us. Projects are always handled promptly and competently, whilst always keeping our often challenging deadlines in mind. At oneword, every member of the team is always willing to listen to our needs and works with us to find the right solution through constructive dialogue. What I really appreciate about oneword is that translation jobs are always delivered on time, if not ahead of schedule. Thank you for your valuable cooperation."
Christian Derse
Team Lead Technical Writer, medion GmbH
"We have been working closely with oneword for several years now. We have no hesitation in approaching oneword even with complex requests, as they possess a high level of specialist expertise and the team keeps our specific requirements firmly in mind, providing comprehensive and purposeful advice. The excellent customer service is also particularly worth highlighting."
Lucia Laurer
Translation Management, implantcast GmbH
Translation memory and terminology for recurring translations
We create translation memories and terminology databases for your projects and maintain them across all orders. Content that has already undergone translation can be reused when updates are produced. This reduces translation costs and shortens turnaround times.
For larger volumes of text, we work with you to assess whether machine translation followed by post-editing (MTPE) makes sense or not. Whether this is suitable for your content depends on the text type, target audience and the required quality standard. We clarify this before the project begins and only recommend what actually brings benefits. Where the content is suitable, this can significantly reduce delivery times and allow the budget to be allocated more effectively.
Language data that reduces your workload in the long term
Many institutions require translations on a regular basis. Curricula are updated, research reports appear in successive issues and funding applications build on the previous year’s texts. This is precisely where there is significant potential for savings.
Terminology management for technical translation
Consistent technical terms in all languages save time and money.
Technical translation with correct specialised terminology
Save time and costs with standardised documentation
FAQs
What sort of content does oneword translate for higher education and research institutions?
Content that oneword translates here includes academic articles, studies and research reports, funding applications and project reports, curricula and teaching materials, conference papers and abstracts as well as university websites and digital learning content. We can also provide translation services for institutional communication and other technically complex content to suit the target audience and specific requirements.
Does oneword also offer professional academic translations?
Yes. For scientific and technically demanding content, we use translators with the appropriate specialist qualifications and experience. Depending on the subject matter, we work with professional translators in fields such as the natural sciences, technology, medicine, business or the humanities and social sciences. We determine what specialist expertise is required right at the project planning stage.
Can existing translations be used for new projects?
Yes. Existing translations can be imported into a translation memory and reused for future projects (alignment). This is subject to the source and target texts being available and the quality of the existing translations being satisfactory. We review the existing data and determine which content can be incorporated and reused in the future. This helps reduce the amount of work involved, costs and turnaround times for recurring translations.
How does oneword help with regular translations and tight deadlines?
A dedicated contact person, well-maintained terminology and a comprehensive translation memory reduce the amount of coordination required for subsequent orders. The scope, domain and requirements are already known, meaning that new projects can be planned and implemented more quickly. This also enables us to coordinate translation requests with tight deadlines more efficiently.
How is confidential or as yet unpublished research material handled?
Confidential content is handled via secure processes and transmission channels. The translators involved in a project are bound by a duty of confidentiality. If necessary, a confidentiality agreement can also be entered into. We clarify the requirements for handling particularly sensitive or as yet unpublished research content before the project begins.
Is machine translation suitable for academic texts?
That depends on the content, text type, target audience and quality requirements. For suitable content, machine translation followed by post-editing (MTPE) can be an efficient option. Before the project begins, we assess whether this approach is appropriate for the content in question, and only recommend it if it offers a tangible benefit in terms of time or money.
How quickly can oneword complete a translation job?
That depends on the volume, language combinations, domain, file format and the desired quality standard. With existing projects, we can often get started more quickly as the terminology, translation memory and requirements are already known. Once we have assessed your specific project, you will receive a realistic estimate of the time frame, workload and costs involved.
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