Dr. Winnie Xia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Winnie Xia is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Edinburgh Law School, focusing on the intersection of political violence and popular mobilization. With a robust academic background that includes an MSc in Security Studies from University College London and another MSc in Ethnicity and Multiculturalism from the University of Bristol, Xia is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Politics at the University of Essex, expected to be completed in 2023. Her research employs computational social science methodologies, specifically survey experiments, to analyze conflict management and peace processes. Winnie’s work emphasizes the importance of protest tactics and gender studies within political contexts. She is actively contributing to the Peace Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PeaceRep), where her insights into the dynamics of political mobilization are being applied to real-world situations. Outside of her research, she engages with academic communities and shares her findings through her personal website and social media.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
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
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing