Expressum grew out of experience spanning academic research, scholarly publishing and research communication. This combined perspective makes it possible to support researchers, institutions and projects by understanding not only their texts, but also their methods, constraints and audiences.
Alexandre G. Mitchell holds a D.Phil from the University of Oxford and is an archaeologist, historian and academic author. For more than twenty years, his work has been situated at the intersection of research, publishing and scholarly communication.
Educated in equal measure in France and England, he is bilingual in French and English and publishes in both languages. This dual academic culture gives him first-hand knowledge of the scholarly, editorial and stylistic conventions of both traditions.
Translation, editing, European research consultancy and the development of a digital presence are therefore not approached as separate services, but as different aspects of the same task: understanding a research project and helping it find the most precise and effective form for its audiences.
Oxford D.Phil · French–English bilingual · Professional Italian · Latin · Ancient Greek
Expressum’s work is grounded in academic training and research practice in the humanities. This familiarity with the disciplines, their methods and their terminology makes it possible to work on highly specialised texts and projects without losing sight of their scholarly significance.
Since 2011, Alexandre G. Mitchell has regularly served as an independent expert in the evaluation of European research and innovation projects. He has acted as Expert, Rapporteur and Vice-Chair, and has participated in the evaluation of several hundred proposals.
evaluating European research projects
proposals evaluated
Expert · Rapporteur · Vice-Chair since 2011
This experience is entirely separate from Expressum’s consultancy work. It provides a deep understanding of how a research project must articulate scientific ambition, structure, clarity and feasibility, while fully respecting the distinct responsibilities and obligations attached to each role.
Expressum’s activity is rooted in continuous engagement with the European academic world. Over many years, Alexandre G. Mitchell has maintained links with universities, research centres and professional associations that contribute to his first-hand understanding of research practice and scholarly publishing.
Université libre de Bruxelles — CReA
Scientific Collaborator
Université de Fribourg
Scientific Collaborator, notably in connection with the ERC Locus Ludi project
University of Oxford — Institute of Archaeology
Former Honorary Research Associate
Classical Association
Member
Association des Traducteurs Littéraires de France — ATLF
Member
Expressum has developed through long-term collaborations with researchers, projects, museums and institutions. Translation, scholarly editing and digital development have gradually come together around a shared objective: helping research reach its international audiences.
supporting research, publishing and scholarly communication
designed for researchers, projects, authors and organisations
bilingual, with publications and professional activity in both languages
Expressum provides translation exclusively between French and English, in both directions: French → English and English → French.
Alexandre G. Mitchell also has professional Italian and a working knowledge of Latin and Ancient Greek. These support the understanding of specialised texts, contexts and terminology, but are not offered as translation languages.
Precision · Dialogue · Continuity
Each project is approached in relation to its scholarly content, its audience and its editorial or institutional constraints. The work is based on regular dialogue, close attention to terminology and, where a collaboration develops over time, an increasingly detailed understanding of the project and its needs.
Are you looking for support that combines an understanding of scholarly content, editorial rigour and first-hand knowledge of the research world? An initial conversation can help define your needs, your timetable and the form of support best suited to your project.