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Centre for Intercultural Mediation
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Academic Visitors

  • Shaolong Liu, Zhejiang University of Technology
  • Liuqi Wang, Zhejiang University of Technology
  • Zhao Ma, Ningbo University
  • Yang Li, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
  • Dongxia Wang, Dalian University
  • Jing Bu, Hubei University
  • Xia Xiang, Ningbo University
  • Peng Xiang, East China Normal University
  • Yuhung Wang, Shenyang Normal University
  • Haifang Yao, Zhejiang University of Technology
  • Feng Pan, Shanghai Jiaotong University
  • Jimei Gu, East China Normal University
  • Meihua Tang, Jiangsu Normal University

 

Academic Visitor Guide

Facilities

As a Visiting Scholar, you will be entitled to:

  • A Durham University email address for the Visiting period
  • Limited access to certain University computing facilities
  • Use of the Open Access of the School of MLAC
  • An introduction to the University Library to secure borrowing rights
  • Attend most lectures and workshops/seminars

The Centre assumes that visitors come to Durham to pursue their independent research and therefore does not provide or arrange academic supervision.

We regret to advise that the Centre is unable to assist with accommodation.

An invitation to become an Academic Visitor does not bring any financial remuneration from the University and is given on the understanding that the Visitor will be entirely self-funded or with fund support from his/her home University (in accordance with UK Immigration policy). An invitation to become an Academic Visitor also does not confer membership of any College.

Applications

Read the information on the School of Modern Languages and Cultures Visiting Scholars webpage and complete the online application form. 

You will need to provide the following documents:

  1. A curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
  2. A brief Statement of Support from Dr Binghan Zheng, Director, the Centre for Intercultural Mediations and the name(s) of any members staff with whom you have previously had academic contact. The statement of support must indicate how the visiting scholar will contribute to research in the School
  3. Two reference letters
  4. A detailed research proposal

Incomplete applications will not be processed. Please note that you must ask your referees to provide written references and send these to Dr Zheng with your application. Applications must be sent at least two months before the start of the proposed visit.

Your application will be considered by the Head and relevant members of the Centre. You will be notified in writing as soon as possible thereafter.

Bench Fees

Fees: The fee for Academic Visitors is £1,000 including VAT for a period of up to 12 months.  

Please email or telephone the MLAC Finance Administrator, Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Durham University for the payment:  Email: artsandhumanities.financeteam@durham.ac.uk  Telephone: + 44 (0) 191 334 3427

Immigration and visa requirements

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure full compliance at all times with the UK government's immigration and visa requirements.  Please ensure that you have checked your status with the guidelines on the UK Home Office website.