About
Professor Caroline Rose is a faculty member at the University of Leeds, serving as Professor of Sino-Japanese Relations within the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. She has been a key figure in East Asian Studies at Leeds since 1996, contributing significantly to research and teaching in contemporary East Asian international relations and educational policy.
Her educational background includes a BA (Hons) in Modern Chinese Studies and a PhD, both from the University of Leeds.
Caroline Rose's research centers on the complex dynamics of Sino-Japanese relations, particularly focusing on the 'history problem'—including textbook controversies, the Yasukuni Shrine, war reparations, and official apologies. She also investigates citizenship and history education in China and Japan, as well as broader issues of trust and friendship in East Asia. Her interdisciplinary work bridges international relations, political history, and comparative education.
Although no specific publications are listed in the provided text, her research portfolio indicates consistent engagement with high-impact topics in East Asian politics and memory studies, likely reflected in scholarly outputs over the past decades.
- Major study on history and citizenship education in China and Japan
- New project on trust and friendship in East Asia
She has held the role of Subject Leader for East Asian Studies, demonstrating academic leadership. While no grants or specific awards are mentioned, her sustained research activity suggests involvement in funded projects and scholarly recognition. She teaches courses such as Modern Japan, Sino-Japanese Relations, Japanese Politics, and Topics in Contemporary Asia Pacific Studies.
She is associated with research groups in East Asian Studies, Asia Pacific Studies, Japanese Studies, Chinese Studies, History, and Politics.
