Terminology is at the intersection of different disciplines, including specialised lexicography, translation, technical communication, information retrieval, and knowledge engineering. Its role transcends boundaries, forming the foundation for organising and sharing specialised knowledge. Terminology enriches our understanding of specialised domains and enhances cross-disciplinary communication. In today’s multicultural landscape, where effective communication is essential, terminology is the cornerstone that facilitates dialogue and collaboration across linguistic and cultural barriers.
In today's technology-driven digital world, the integration of AI and the advancement of large language models (LLMs) is changing the ways we represent knowledge, write, and communicate. In this context, terminology plays a significant role in providing methods that allow for better descriptions, promoting interoperability through new standards and representation formats. This helps to organise and structure the ever-expanding realms of knowledge.
The webinar series titled “Terminology and Beyond”, jointly organised by the Linguistic Center of the NOVA University of Lisbon (CLUNL), Portugal, the Centro Studi in Terminologia Computazionale (CENTRICO), and the Department of Linguistics and Literary Studies (DISLL) of the University of Padova, Italy, aims to showcase the essential role of terminology across various scientific disciplines and subject fields. Our aim is to provide a platform that gives voice to people from different backgrounds and cultures, facilitating debates.