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Professor Sandra Beatriz Hale is a leading academic in interpreting and translation studies at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), holding a professorial role in the School of Humanities and Languages. She is the Convenor of the Interpreting and Translation Programs and has pioneered research in legal interpreting, focusing on court proceedings, accuracy, and access to justice. Her work bridges academia and practice, influencing national standards and policies.
Education: Sandra holds a PhD in forensic linguistics/court interpreting (2001, first in Australia), alongside multiple degrees including a Master of Applied Linguistics, Bachelor of Arts in Interpreting & Translation, and a Doctorate Honoris Causa from the University of Antwerp (2014).
Research Interests: Her expertise spans legal interpreting, discourse analysis, and the sociolinguistics of courtroom interactions. She employs experimental and qualitative methods to study interpreter performance, ethical frameworks, and the impact of interpreting on judicial outcomes. Key areas include police and court interpreting, interpreter education, and the role of interpreters in strategic interviews.
Grants and Contributions: She has led significant grants, including ARC and FBI-funded projects on interpreting accuracy, jury perceptions, and interpreter-mediated healthcare encounters. Her research has informed national standards like the Recommended National Standards for Working with Interpreters in Courts and Tribunals.
Awards: Notable recognitions include the Andrea Durbach Award (2018), Fellowship of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (2016), and the 2014 Doctor Honoris Causa. She has also served as AUSIT President and contributes to bodies like the Judicial Council on Cultural Diversity.
Labs and Engagement: Sandra collaborates with legal, judicial, and healthcare sectors. Her textbooks The Discourse of Court Interpreting and Community Interpreting are internationally used. She actively advises on interpreter training and policy, ensuring her research impacts real-world justice systems.
