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,
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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…>
Universities in the Same City
As location is not an easy factor to be neglected in pursuing higher education, colleges and universities in the same city tend to be taken as of equal status by a great many people making hasty decisions. Some reasons are easy to perceive. Universities in the same city breathe the same air and drink the…>
Making The Most Of Your Time Off In China
Glacial mountain ranges, arid deserts, tropical forests or blooming metropolises – no matter how stressful or challenging the lifestyle in China can become there is normally a remedy close at hand for those willing to seek it. Making the most of your time off in China is a valuable skill, and one that you will…>
Professor of Mathematics at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, China
Professor Zuoqin Wang, School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China Professor Zuoqin Wang is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, China. Originally educated at this university, Zuoqin returned to China and USTC in 2013. He was recruited via the Chinese government’s…>
How To Encourage Cultural Exchanges With China
It’s easy to get lost in the world of be-suited masters practising Tai Chi in the local park, or the souvenir calligraphy that so many people return home with each year from China, but the opportunity to bring your own cultural treasures to the far east can be a different matter. Cultural exchanges are key…>
Top Tips for Relocating to China
Relocation to China, especially to somewhere that is not a large, diverse metropolitan area, implies a major overhaul in terms of lifestyle, habits and mental frameworks. It is best to see it as an opportunity for professional and personal growth, and it is potentially a very exciting and interesting experience from many different points of…>
Top Tips for Starting a New Teaching Job in China
Starting academic work in China entails becoming aware that you will enter a completely new environment, no matter how experienced a teacher and scholar you might be. Communication and organization might be difficult at first, both for the obvious reason of the language barrier (unless you happen to be fluent in Chinese beforehand) and for…>