In memoriam
Irena Kovačič (1951–2021)
It is with deep sadness that we announce 
the passing of our colleague, Professor Irena 
Kovačič, the first head of the Department of 
Translation Studies at the University of Ljubljana, who helped establish translation 
studies as a research field in Slovenia. She was best known for her work on audiovis-
ual translation, and made important contributions to research into subtitling norms 
and the didactics of subtitling. Irena Kovačič had the rare ability to apply her research 
findings to both teaching and practice, leaving behind a rich legacy of scholarly ac-
complishments as well as subtitled audiovisual materials.
Irena Kovačič was an inspiring colleague, respected researcher, and a dedicated teach-
er and mentor. We will fondly remember her for her enthusiasm and open-minded-
ness. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her and learn from her.
Agnes Pisanski Peterlin
Department of Translation Studies,  
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
131Stridon. Journal of Studies in Translation and Interpreting, Volume 1 Issue 2, pp. 131