Thought Leadership

In  recognition of well-deserved outstanding dedication to teaching excellence, Professor Wesley L. Attewell from the Department of Geography and Professor Zhengyan Li from the Department of Politics and Public Administration have been honored with the Early Career Teaching Award 2024 at our University. The prestigious Early Career Teaching Award is a testament to their commitment and passion for educating students, making a significant impact on their academic journey. This recognition comes as part of the Teaching Excellence Awards Scheme (TEAS), which aims to celebrate exceptional educators across four categories, including the University Distinguished Teaching Award, Outstanding Teaching Award, Early Career Teaching Award, and Teaching Innovation Award. Professors Attewell and Li have demonstrated remarkable teaching skills, inspiring both students and colleagues with their innovative approaches and dedication to fostering a dynamic learning environment. Their significant contributions to teaching and learning have not gone unnoticed, and their commitment to excellence serves as a shining example for the academic community. Congratulations to Professors Attewell and Li on this well-deserved honor! Their passion for teaching and dedication to student success are truly commendable, and we look forward to witnessing their continued impact on the educational landscape.

The Faculty of Social Sciences is delighted to announce that five of our esteemed faculty members from the Department of Geography - Professors Peng Gong, Bo Huang, Shunlin Liang, Yuyu Zhou and Zhu Liu - have been recognized in Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list. Their prestigious acknowledgement highlights their remarkable contributions and significant impact in their respective research fields on a global scale. Congratulations to these exceptional researchers for shaping the future of science, technology, and academia!