Have you always dreamed of taking your career abroad? Consult jobs.ac.uk’s two-part guide primarily aimed at those seeking to pursue an academic career opportunity in China. If you are a Chinese citizen who studied overseas and are now contemplating returning to China to work as an academic, this ebook is also for you. While the…>
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The Talent Programme in China
The education ministry in China has, over the last 15 years, invested a huge amount of money in the university system, and has developed a range of programmes encouraging professional and personal development among academics. Moreover, in recent years, the programme has focused on attracting international talent, especially those who are able to write and…>
Conducting Research in China
In general, research opportunities at China’s top universities are very good, especially at the top research-intensive universities. This is because government funding has been abundant and investment in the higher education system has been strong and sustained. China’s universities are growing in reputation, prestige and excellence.
My First Year Teaching in China
Foreign academics will face a series of challenges but also many opportunities in their first year teaching in China. In many disciplines, the appeal of hiring a foreign academic is that he/she can teach through the medium of English, and speak the language of the quality of a native speaker. Moreover, they may offer a…>
Dealing With Internet Censorship In China
The prospect of having to deal with internet censorship can be a daunting one when preparing to move to China. This is particularly true for academics…
Work in China – Country Profile
At just under 10 million square kilometres, China is the second-biggest country in the world by land area. In the times of the ancient dynasties, China was a leader in culture and science…
China Provides The Career Gateway To The World’s Academia
When I arrived in China to begin my academic career in 2010, I really didn’t know what to expect. As a historian I was aware that the nation had…
Things To Consider When Starting An Academic Career In China
Congratulations! You have secured an academic position and landed in China. Here are a few practical tips in getting ready to start.
The Debate About Academic Freedom in China
Recent political developments in China have attracted significant attention in the western world and have posed wider questions about the potential rise of authoritarianism in the country. While the decision by the Chinese Communist Party to approve the right of the sitting president to remain in post for life (replacing the previous two-term limit) raised…>