Chantal Wright

Professor Chantal Wright is a faculty member at the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, serving as Professor of Creativity and the Language Industry within the School of Applied Linguistics. She co-heads the Institute of Translation and Interpreting, focusing on innovation in linguistic practices and translation theory.

• PhD in Literary Translation (University of East Anglia, 2007)
• MA in Literary Translation (University of East Anglia, 2002)
• BA in Modern and Medieval Languages (University of Cambridge, 1998)

Her research bridges Translation Studies with Diversity in Publishing, emphasizing Multilingualism and Exophony. Recent work explores AI's transformative impact on language professionals and the interplay between Social Mobility and translation processes.

Key trends in her recent 2024 article and 2023 works include:

• AI Ethics in language industries
• Translated Fiction and gender representation
• Social Class Dynamics through translational experiences

Scientific accolades include:

• Cliff Becker Book Prize (2012) for A Hand Full of Water
• NASEN Inclusive Children’s Book Award (2011)

She contributes to peer-reviewed journals and collaborative Handbooks, maintaining editorial leadership roles in The Translator journal. Her work spans theoretical analysis and practical applications in literary and professional translation contexts.