Why did you choose to work in New Zealand? Laura Southgate at Milford Sound My decision to work in New Zealand was largely based on luck and circumstance. Upon completion of my Masters, I decided that I would like to apply for a PhD. My research focus was on the international relations of Southeast…>
Microbiologist Working in Science Management, Wellington, New Zealand
Fiona Thomson-Carter is a Scottish microbiologist. After post-doctoral research in medical microbiology, she was the clinical scientist at the Scottish Reference Laboratory for Campylobacter and E. coli from 1992-2001. During the 1990s Scotland experienced major outbreaks of E.coli O157 infection, which attracted significant media attention and resulted in legal actions. Following these events, Fiona was…>
Tips For Attending Academic Events And Conferences In China
Academic events and conferences in China are an interesting challenge for both young and experienced scholars and provide an international window on the world.
Available Resources For Researchers in China
Conducting research in China is a relatively easy task for academics today. Scholars seeking to further investigate their research field in the country have a number of options to get started: agreements between foreign and Chinese universities, scholarships provided by the Chinese Ministry of Education, specific programs for researchers But this is by no means…>
Professional Doctorate: Doctorate in Education
Some Professional Doctorate, such as the EngD, come with a clear career path and/or a proven track record of improved career prospects. For others, such as the Doctorate in Education (EdD), experiences, expectations and outcomes are very individual. This article profiles two educators who attained an EdD, their motivations, and what it has done for…>
Professional Doctorate in Engineering (EngD)
One field where a Professional Doctorate has been conclusively shown to make a difference in career prospects is engineering (Association of Engineering Doctorates, 2014): the EngD was developed in 1992 in response to demand for a new, high-status academic pathway with strong industry links and sponsorship (Raddon and Sung, 2009). For Kell Jones, a mid-career…>
Associate Professor of History, Wuhan University, China
Dr Mark J Crowley is an Associate Professor of History and holds the distinguished Hubei Provincial ‘Chu Tian’ Research fellowship for the period 2014-2018 at the School of History, Wuhan University,
Chinese Universities – Positions, Salary And Benefits
In recent years Chinese people have attached greater importance to the term“laoshi”(teacher), and expanded it far beyond its traditional meaning. It is even now used to respectfully address people possessing strong knowledge or competence in a specific field. In spite of this socio-linguistic consideration, the traditional role of educators has not lost its appeal in…>
Do I Need To Speak Chinese To Teach In China?
One of the most common questions that returning teachers from China get asked is whether mastery of the Chinese language is necessary to get by while living in the country. Think of it this way: can you imagine going to a pharmacy and not being able to ask for over-the-counter paracetamol? Phoning up your workplace…>
Programme Leader for International Students
Why did you choose to work in China? I first worked in China as a teacher trainer for the British Council fourteen years ago. The training took place in a poorer, semi-rural district of Wuhan in Hubei province. I arrived with my fellow trainers at the training centre very late on an incredibly hot…>