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…>
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Social Media in China
The internet and social media forever changed the way that students and teachers could interact. Today, groups can keep in touch via Facebook and Whatsapp, conferences can be live-tweeted to an entire campus and a host of university tools make access to niche information a breeze. If you’ve spent the last couple of years hooked to a smartphone to help with your studies, then prepare for a big shock.
The Lessons Western Universities Can Learn From China
When I moved to China in 2010, many university officials were eager to hear my thoughts on the areas that Chinese universities could improve and learn lessons from their western counterparts. In many ways, the western education (especially the UK university system with its long history) is regarded by many…>
Why Joint-Degree Programmes Between British and Chinese Universities is a Positive Development
Recent political and economic developments have brought China into the spotlight on the international stage. Initiatives driven by the government such as the ‘one belt, one road’ policy means that China is planning for deeper influence on the international economic stage. It would logically follow that in this respect, increased…>
Working in China as an English Literature Lecturer
This post is based on my own experience of working as an English literature and culture lecturer in one of China’s top universities. My experience may not be the same as those in other universities or regions. My role as an English literature lecturer is much broader than it would…>
Why the West is Queuing up to Work With China
While Asian countries have generally out-performed their western counterparts at high school level for some time, the Asian university system has struggled to maintain the same level of international prominence as its American and British counterparts. Indeed, until relatively recently, pursuing study or an academic career in China or other…>
Studying for a PhD in Denmark
In Denmark, PhD students are treated—and paid—like junior university faculty members. Nine major Danish universities offer PhDs in fields ranging from fine arts to theology. Although many are taught in English, some are in the Danish language, and applicants will need to provide proof of proficiency for entry. Opportunities Denmark…>
Working In The UK: Strategies For International Readers
You have secured your dream job in the UK, you have packed your suitcase, you have said goodbye to your loved ones, and once you have arrived (possibly on a rainy day) you ask yourself: “What am I doing? Have I made a mistake?” Specifically in the UK, indications show…>
Lecturer Of Law at China University of Political Science and Law
Why did you choose to work in China? My family was originally from Mainland China, and although I was born in Taiwan, educated and lived for many years in Australia, choosing to come back and to the mainland seem to be a natural choice from my family back ground….>
Independent Scholar Based in Christchurch New Zealand
Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula Jean Rath is an independent scholar based in Christchurch New Zealand and an honorary research associate of the University of Oxford’s Learning Institute. Her main research interest is academic practice (teaching, research and service) and the experiences of early career academics. A second focus…>