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Letizia Leonardi is a Tutor and Teaching Assistant at the University of Aberdeen, affiliated with the School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture. Awarded her PhD in Translation Studies in 2024, she holds an Honorary Research Assistant position (2024-2027) and teaches French language courses across multiple departments and the Translation & Interpreting Department, alongside evening classes at the Language Centre.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Translation Studies (2024, University of Aberdeen)
- MSc in Translation Studies (2020, University of Aberdeen)
- Bachelor's degree in Linguistic and Intercultural Mediation (2018, Università degli Studi di Catania, Italy)
Leonardi's research centers on poetry translation, particularly Giacomo Leopardi's works, examining cross-linguistic perspectives and reception among contemporary anglophone audiences. She investigates satirical elements in poetry translation, machine translation's feasibility for literary texts, and translation's pedagogical applications. Her pandemic-related work analyzes medical translation's critical role in public health communication and linguistic equity.
Her publications from 2022-2026 reveal evolving focus: early work addressed pandemic translation challenges, while recent outputs explore Leopardi's poetry across languages and poetic machine translation limitations. She bridges literary scholarship with practical applications in education and healthcare, emphasizing translation's societal impact.
Notable recognition includes:
- Premio Leopardi for doctoral research on Giacomo Leopardi
- MHRA Scholarship (2025-2026) supporting monograph publication
- EST Conference Grant for ICTIC 5 presentation (2025)
Leonardi coordinates MSc Translation Studies courses (Key Concepts and Methods) and teaches French from beginner to advanced levels, including medical-focused modules. While no specific PhD advisees are documented, she mentors numerous students through structured coursework. Her knowledge exchange includes the HERStory Makers 2022 video for EXPLORATHON.
Affiliated with the Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies, she contributes to research seminars and collaborative projects, positioning her work at the intersection of literary scholarship, technological innovation, and social impact.
