Dr. Bei Ju

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bei Ju is a Lecturer in Intercultural Communication at the University of Manchester, with a focus on the intersection of digital media, migration, and intercultural communication. Her research interests include the use of digital technologies in understanding the experiences of female labour migrants, especially under the vulnerable conditions exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Humanities and Arts at Macau University of Science and Technology from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, she worked as a researcher and outreach officer at the United Nations University Institute in Macau. Her work examines the role of digital media in acculturation and homemaking for migrant groups, with specific attention to the challenges faced by female international students in the UK. Bei Ju actively supervises PhD students and has been involved in various academic committees, including serving as the Secretary for the Language and Social Interaction Division of the International Communication Association from 2024 to 2026. She has published on the empowerment and disempowerment of migrant groups through digital technology and participates in numerous peer review activities across several academic journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG

Teaching and supervising dissertations in Intercultural Communication.

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — 2022-12-31

Macau University of Science and Technology • Macau

Research and teaching in the Faculty of Humanities and Arts.

Awards

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3rd Prize 6th Macao Humanities Social Science Research Outstanding Achievements

2022-01-01
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Top Paper Award

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.