Xinwu He

Xinwu He is a Lecturer in Accounting at Queen's Business School, Queen's University Belfast. Her research focuses on sustainability reporting, corporate social responsibility, and integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into accounting education. She holds a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (PGCHET), emphasizing her commitment to pedagogical innovation.

Teaching: She teaches advanced financial accounting, management accounting, research methods, and accounting in society across multiple academic years. Notable modules include ACC7012 (Accounting in Society) and ACC9002 (Public-Sector Accounting Performance Management).

Research Interests: Her work addresses sustainability transparency, stakeholder accountability, long-term value creation, and SDG disclosures. Key areas include sustainability assurance mechanisms, integrated reporting frameworks, and CSR communication strategies post-pandemic.

Awards:

• 3rd Seed Funding Competition for Innovative Pedagogic Approaches (2023)
• AHSS Digital Teaching & Learning Award (2023)
• Queen’s STAR Scheme Recognition Award (2022)
• IAFA/IAASA Joint Research Funding Award (2024)

Professional Engagement: She actively participates in international conferences (e.g., PRME Annual Conference 2024), editorial work for the Social and Environmental Accountability Journal, and workshops on sustainability topics. Her work often bridges academic research with practical educational initiatives, such as the Sustainable Food Systems learning event (2024).