Will Gatherer is a lecturer in Chinese translation within the University of Queensland’s

Master of Arts in Chinese Translation and Interpreting programme. Having completed

his BA (Hons) from the School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS) in London, Will worked in Beijing at the British Embassy and then subsequently completed his PhD at the University of Queensland. In addition to Will’s academic role at UQ he is also a practicing NAATI accredited professional translator between Chinese and English. Will is currently writing a monograph on the Chinese author Ma Yuan and a book of translations of the author’s works.