Dr. Yuan Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yuan Zhang is a Research Teaching Assistant at the Department of Communication and Media Research at the University of Zurich. He has a diverse research background, working on issues related to online incivility, hate speech, and political communication. With a Master’s degree in Social Data Science from the University of Oxford and another in Political Economy from the London School of Economics, he has developed a strong foundation in quantitative research methods. His professional experience includes roles at the Oxford Internet Institute and as a consultant for China Mobile, where he focused on the digital economy and digital government. Yuan's academic pursuits bridge communication science and political studies, aiming to explore the dynamics of media in contemporary society.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant

2022-09-01 — Present

Department of Communication and Media Research, University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Assists in various research projects within the department.

Research Assistant

2022-04-01 — 2022-06-01

Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford • Oxford, United Kingdom

Collaborated on research focusing on internet policy and its implications.

Digital Economy & Digital Government Consultant

2020-06-01 — 2021-08-01

China Mobile • China

Provided consultancy services focusing on digital transformation.

Research Internship

2018-06-01 — 2018-08-01

National Survey Research Centre, Renmin University of China • China

Conducted research on public opinion surveys.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law