BASIL CAHUSAC DE CAUX
Sincere. Approachable. Inquisitive.
Basil Cahusac de Caux is an academic known for his innovative teaching and research. He researches academic writing groups, wellbeing and integrity in academia, and language policy. Basil's work regularly features in leading scholarly journals and his recently published book on wellbeing in doctoral education has received significant attention within the academic community. He currently works as an Assistant Professor at a university in Kuwait.
ABOUT BASIL
Learning and discovery have always been at the heart of Basil's teaching philosophy.
As an enthusiastic and inspirational educator, he sees no better purpose in life than to convey his love of learning to students and colleagues alike. Basil is known for his thought-provoking courses and scholarly work, as well as his ability to convey complex concepts in simple terms. He is also a skilled Japanese-to-English translator who is recognised for his work on archival, academic, and sports-related projects.
PUBLICATIONS
Basil Cahusac de Caux's research has been published in numerous leading journals and periodicals. He is a reputable voice in his field. Basil has had the privilege of collaborating with influential academics from around the world. His work has been presented at academic conferences at the University of Oxford, Australian National University, and University of Bologna.
TRANSLATION WORK
Portfolio
WATANABE KANJURO REPORTS
Academic Translation
Translated numerous sections of a previously untranslated government report of one of the first Japanese missions to Australia during the Meiji Era. The report details the commercial and sociopolitical climate of Australia's territories during the mid-to-late-19th century and provides a fascinating glimpse of nascent views of Australia held by Japanese officials.


FIFA WORLD CUP
Professional Translation
Headed a team of multilingual translators who produced content for the 2014 Brazil FIFA World Cup from Rio de Janiero. This six-week assignment included localisation of social media content, interviewing tourists and locals, and working simultaneously in four different languages to create and disseminate rich content for football fans across the globe.