Sihui Wang

Sihui Wang is a Lecturer in Education Studies at the University of Glasgow, specializing in internationalisation of higher education. She holds a PhD in Higher Education with interdisciplinary expertise in English Applied Linguistics and TESOL. Previously, she served as Deputy Programme Director for MA in Education and TESOL at Keele University and led the Ethnography Stream for Methods North West at the University of Manchester. Her research focuses on intercultural experiences of international students, pedagogical practices, and transnational education dynamics. She advocates for inclusive learning environments and has contributed to policy discussions through edited volumes and peer-reviewed articles.

Education:

• PhD in Higher Education (interdisciplinary focus on English Applied Linguistics & TESOL)

Research Interests:

• Internationalisation strategies in higher education
• Cross-cultural classroom interactions
• Language policies for international students
• Transnational education systems
• Role of silence in intercultural communication

Publications and Impact: Her work bridges theory and practice, examining how pedagogical approaches can foster integration of international students. She co-edited an upcoming Routledge volume on re-conceptualizing international students in East/Southeast Asia.

Teaching & Leadership:

• Delivers modules on Comparative Education, Global Education Issues, and Research Methods
• Former Deputy Programme Lead for MA Education/TESOL
• Championed ethnographic methodologies through regional leadership roles

Supervision: Guides PhD students exploring intercultural pedagogy, technology in language teaching, and comparative education systems.