Translation Studies
Sociological approaches to translation, language mediation, and knowledge circulation.
Academic Portfolio & Professional Hub
Bridging Cultures. Harmonising Global Ideas.
Dr. Asma Abdul Ameer Obais Alsabah
Internationalisation Advisor • Translation Studies Scholar • Higher Education Leader
Executive Profile
Current Position
Director of Cultural Relations & International Agreements
University of Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq
Areas of Expertise
Internationalisation Strategy • Translation Studies • Academic Partnerships • Erasmus+ & Capacity Building • Cross-Cultural Communication
Academic Background
PhD Translation Studies, University of Leeds
Professional Identity
Scholar • Researcher • Sworn Interpreter • Higher Education Leader
Areas of Expertise
Her work combines scholarship, institutional leadership, and international engagement.
Internationalisation
International partnerships, academic mobility, cultural relations, and cooperation frameworks.
Higher Education Leadership
Strategic coordination, project oversight, institutional development, and academic representation.
Sworn Interpreting
Professional language expertise supporting formal, academic, and cross-cultural communication.
Research
Sociology in Translation, Knowledge Production and Higher Education
Dr. Alsabah’s research interests include the sociology of translation, translation activity in Iraq, knowledge production, cross-cultural exchange, and the relationship between language, institutions, and higher education.
Her doctoral research at the University of Leeds examined translation activities in Iraq through a Bourdieusian socio-cultural lens.
Leadership & Professional Practice
International relations, agreements, and academic cooperation.
Director of Cultural Relations & International Agreements
University of Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq
- Leads internationalisation activity and external academic cooperation.
- Supports international agreements, partnerships, and institutional engagement.
- Contributes to externally funded and collaborative academic projects.
International Relations & EU Projects
Higher education advisory and institutional support
- Experience supporting international collaboration and EU-linked academic projects.
- Engagement with academic mobility, capacity building, and cross-border partnerships.
Teaching & Academic Practice
Translation, English language development, and academic communication.
Translation & Interpreting
Teaching and academic support in translation practice, interpreting, and translation studies.
English Language
Language development, academic English, and communication support for learners and professionals.
Research Support
Guidance around academic writing, research development, and cross-cultural academic communication.
Education & Qualifications
Formal academic training and professional certification.
PhD Translation StudiesUniversity of Leeds, United Kingdom
MA Translation StudiesUniversity of Salford, United Kingdom
BA Translation & InterpretingUniversity of Salford, United Kingdom
Diploma in Public Service InterpretingManchester, United Kingdom
CELTA & TEFL CertificationsEnglish language teaching and professional training
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