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Oak National Academy is an independent public body that provides free access to thousands of high-quality resources to teachers and pupils from primary through to Key Stage 4. Oak’s mission is to support great teaching, improve pupil outcomes and close the disadvantage gap by supporting teachers to teach, and enabling pupils to access a high-quality…
Interpreters play a vital role in ensuring effective communication across diverse cultures and contexts. At the Interpreter Summit in Leeds, we had the pleasure of interviewing Shekoufeh Tahmasebi Nejad, a freelance interpreter. She has a wealth of experience through her career of interpreting Farsi and now Dari. Today, we are proud to spotlight her passion…
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We’re pleased to announce that thebigword has been named both Company of the Year and Innovator of the Year at the Association of Translation Companies (ATC) Language Industry Awards 2025. The annual ATC Awards celebrate excellence across the language services sector, recognising companies and professionals who are driving innovation, delivering impact, and setting new standards…
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Signapse is the UK’s leading AI company in the Deaf and hard of hearing sector. They are a pioneer in AI-driven accessibility, specialising in real-time sign language translation. Their innovative technology uses generative AI to convert written content into British Sign Language (BSL), helping to make communication more inclusive for Deaf communities. With a strong…
Language barriers continue to prevent thousands of UK residents from accessing the benefits they are entitled to. For many residents across the UK, accessing state benefits is a lifeline, but for those with limited English proficiency (LEP), it can be a daunting and confusing experience. From Universal Credit applications to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments,…
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We’re proud to announce that thebigword has been awarded Bronze in the 2025 TIDE Awards! The Talent Inclusion and Diversity Evaluation (TIDE) Awards, run by the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (Onvero), are a respected benchmarking initiative that evaluates how organisations are progressing on their diversity and inclusion journey. Receiving a Bronze Award reflects the strong…
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We’re proud to announce that thebigword was named the winner of three Stevie® Awards in The 22nd Annual International Business Awards® The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small – are eligible to submit nominations. The 2025…
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thebigword is proud to announce that its exceptional HR team has been shortlisted across three prestigious categories at the 2025 Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards, a celebration of the region’s most inspiring and impactful people professionals. The nominations highlight thebigword’s continued commitment to excellence in people management and workplace culture. The HR Team have been…
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We’re thrilled to announce that thebigword has been shortlisted as a finalist in two major categories at the 2025 ATC Language Industry Awards: Company of the Year and Innovator of the Year (Spyros Spyrou – Technology Director at thebigword) These nominations are a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and impact in the…
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In a global marketplace where trust, quality, and security are paramount, thebigword stands out as a leader in language services, not just for our innovative technology and global reach, but for our unwavering commitment to internationally recognised standards. Our extensive portfolio of ISO certifications is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, security, sustainability,…
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thebigword is proud to announce that our Global Head of People & Talent, Chris Whiting, has been shortlisted for the highly esteemed CIPD People Management Awards 2025, recognising outstanding achievements and innovation in the field of people management and development. The CIPD People Management Awards, hosted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD),…
Global language service provider thebigword is proud to announce it has won the Business Innovation of the Year Award and was named runner-up for International Business of the Year at the prestigious British Business Awards 2025. These awards recognise the company’s significant investment in technology, with over £15 million dedicated to the development of WordSynk,…
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