A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being an invited speaker the 3rd edition of the Conference on Recent Advances in Digital Humanities. The event was excellent, as expected, and my talk on LLMs and accessibility was warmly received. The real surprise, though, was discovering the city of Craiova and its Christmas market.

On 15 March 2025, I had the opportunity to present the EmpASR project at the CIOL Interpreters Day 2025 alongside my colleagues Sabine Braun and Diana Singureanu. The title of the presentation was Pros and Cons of AI and Technology in interpreting: A research-informed perspective from the University of Surrey. Despite the fact that we were able to present only…

This summer, I spent a few days of holiday in Kent, and one of the most intriguing attractions I came across was the Shell Grotto in Margate. I decided to explore it, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. The grotto is truly a hidden gem — a subterranean passageway adorned with a stunning mosaic of 4.6 million shells. What makes this place even more fascinating is the mystery surrounding its…

Bluebells in Surrey are pretty spectacular, and since I moved in Surrey, nearly 4 years ago, I went to see them every single year. In the past, I used to go to Staffhurst Wood, but that’s a bit too far away. This year, I decided to try a new place, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I embarked on a journey to see the famed bluebells of Cocknell’s Wood, and I was absolutely blown away by the sheer scale of the floral display. The moment I stepped into the woods, I was…

Photos taken in Barcelona, Spain during a number of trips I took more than ten years ago. Even though I haven’t been there for a while, Barcelona is still one of my favourite cities.