Dian Liu

Dian Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Social Sciences at the University of Stavanger (UiS), Norway, where she has been a faculty member since 2017. Her academic work is deeply interdisciplinary, bridging sociology, educational science, and psychology. She is actively involved in research and academic service, including editorial board memberships for Chinese Education and Society and Beijing International Review of Education, and leadership roles in the Network for Research into Chinese Education Mobilities (NRCEM) and the Nordic Association for China Studies (NACS).

• PhD in Sociology of Education, The University of Hong Kong (2015)
• MPhil in Social Sciences, University of Oslo (2009)

Her research centers on four interconnected themes: graduate mobility, graduate entrepreneurship across cultures, anti-bullying from a sociocultural lens, and the internationalization of higher education. She employs analytical frameworks rooted in social class, gender, identity, and ethnicity, with a strong commitment to social justice through research and public engagement. Her work often involves comparative studies between China, Hong Kong, and Norway, offering nuanced insights into educational policies, institutional dynamics, and cross-cultural experiences.

The 15 most recent publications (2020–2024) reveal a consistent focus on structural and cultural factors shaping education and work. Key trends include gender disparities in academia, teacher burnout linked to emotional labor and school culture, digital parenting, and institutional responses to bullying. Her work on graduate entrepreneurship in the Greater Bay Area and student incubators highlights innovation in higher education. The articles also reflect methodological diversity, spanning qualitative reviews, comparative case studies, and empirical analyses.

• Editorial Board Member, Chinese Education and Society
• Editorial Board Member, Beijing International Review of Education
• Board Member, Network for Research into Chinese Education Mobilities (NRCEM)
• Deputy Board Member, Nordic Association for China Studies (NACS)

Dian Liu has supervised and collaborated with numerous scholars and students, particularly in the areas of bullying, graduate employment, and cross-cultural education. While specific grant details are not listed, her extensive publication record and leadership in international research networks suggest active participation in funded research. Her academic advising is evident through co-authored papers with emerging scholars and her involvement in academic seminars and conferences.

She is a key contributor to anti-bullying research and policy, having introduced Norwegian strategies to Hong Kong and participated in international forums. Her work with the NRCEM and NACS indicates strong team affiliations focused on Chinese education mobilities and Nordic-China academic collaboration. She frequently presents at international conferences and contributes to policy debates on higher education internationalization and equity.