Lucy Garnier studied at the University of London (BA in French Studies), the University Paris-3 (MèsL, DEA in French literature) and the University of Oxford (M.St. in Women’s Studies, DPhil in French literature). She has worked as a freelance academic translator since 2010, mainly in the social sciences and humanities (www.services-traduction-anglais.com). She is currently pursuing research in the field of translation studies, thinking critically about her professional practice.