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Rashad Qushaysh is a Postdoctoral Visiting Research Fellow at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, where he also previously taught undergraduate modules in Arabic Studies and Literature. He holds a PhD (2024), MA (2018), and BA in related fields, all from the University of Leeds or equivalent institutions.
- PhD in Literature and Translation Studies, University of Leeds (2024)
- MA in Literature and Translation Studies, University of Leeds (2018)
- BA in English Literature and Translation Studies, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (2015)
His research interests span Arabic and English literature, translation studies, the sociology of literature, cultural and intercultural studies, creative writing, and Islamic philosophy. His doctoral work specifically investigates self-translation from Arabic into English as a socially situated practice, analyzing sociological motivations and constraints. His research bridges literary creativity and academic rigor, with a strong emphasis on practical translation training and publishing.
His recent publications and projects show a strong trend in literary translation, particularly bringing major English-language academic and literary works into Arabic through Athra Publishing House, which he founded. The translated works span philosophy, artificial intelligence, sociology, psychology, and children's literature, indicating interdisciplinary engagement. His own creative works in Arabic explore identity, voice, and existential themes.
He is an active member of the academic community, holding an Associate Fellowship in Higher Education and certified membership in TAFL (Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language). He is also affiliated with the British Association of Teachers of Arabic (BATA).
Rashad Qushaysh has founded and leads Athra, a publishing house and translation training center, where he serves as editor-in-chief. Under his supervision, Athra has published over 100 translated books since 2022, collaborating with prestigious institutions such as Harvard University Press, Princeton University Press, Columbia University, and the University of Chicago. He also hosts the weekly literary podcast Awo, available on YouTube, SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts, which explores languages, world literature, and translation studies. He has delivered over 100 lectures and seminars across the Gulf and the UK and has directed numerous professional translation projects.
