Dr. Li Wei

Professor

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Biography

Li Wei is a Professor of Applied Linguistics at University College London, where he serves as Director Dean of the UCL Institute of Education. He holds a Chair in Applied Linguistics and is a Fellow of the British Academy, Academia Europaea, and the Academy of Social Sciences in the UK. His academic career includes a tenure as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research Postgraduate Studies and a Director of Birkbeck Graduate Research School. Wei's influential roles in various academic committees highlight his leadership in the field, including his positions in the ESRC Research Grants Assessment Board and the response panels in the UK REF 2014 and Hong Kong RAE 2020. His primary academic contributions include editing roles in prominent journals and steering committees focused on bilingual education and applied linguistics. Wei's commitment to research and education is evident from his extensive background and involvement in shaping policies within the realm of education and linguistics.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2019-01-01 — 2021-01-01

UCL Institute of Education • London, United Kingdom

Led the UCL Institute of Education, overseeing various educational initiatives.

Pro Vice-Chancellor

2011-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Birkbeck, University of London • United Kingdom

Oversaw postgraduate research studies at Birkbeck.

Director

2009-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Birkbeck Graduate Research School • United Kingdom

Directed research initiatives and academic programs within the graduate school.

Head

2002-01-01 — 2006-01-01

School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences • University of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Oversaw educational programs in Communication and Language Sciences.