Natalie Lau
PhD Candidate @ The University of Edinburgh
About
I am a PhD in Politics candidate at The University of Edinburgh. My defended research proposal, titled “Framing Nationalism: A Case Study of the China Dream Discourse in the Context of Hong Kong”, is designed to investigate the framing and impact of nationalist discourses by scrutinising the China Dream discourse in Hong Kong with mixed methods. Generally, I investigate political issues through the lens of language, therefore I identify myself as an interdisciplinary scholar in politics and language; specifically, I am interested in the research of political communication, nationalism, political discourse analysis, East Asian politics, language and power, language policy etc.
Prior to joining Edinburgh, I was a lecturer at the Hong Kong Baptist University who mainly taught The Art of Persuasion and other communication courses. I received two teaching awards during my service.
I am a Canadian who's raised in Hong Kong and academically trained in Edinburgh.
Education
2021 - Present
PhD in Politics, The University of Edinburgh
2018 - 2019
MSc in Applied Linguistics, The University of Edinburgh
2012 - 2014
MA in Language Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University
2008 - 2011
BSSC (Hons) in Government and International Studies (minored in Translation Studies), Hong Kong Baptist University
Experience
August 2022 - Present
Research Assistant, Zendo Pen Limited, UK
January 2020 - August 2021
Lecturer, Hong Kong Baptist University
September 2020 - August 2021
Advisor, United Christian Music Kindergarten, Hong Kong
November 2014 - July 2018
Instructional Assistant,
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
July 2011 - October 2014
Administrative Officer,
Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong
Skills & Languages
Research
Tertiary Teaching
Coaching & Advising
Public Speaking
Computer Skills
Executive & Administration
Translation
English
Cantonese Chinese
Mandarin Chinese
Awards
College of International Education Appreciation for Quality Teaching Scheme 2020 - 21,
Hong Kong Baptist University
Dean's Recognition for Teaching Achievement 2019 - 20,
Hong Kong Baptist University
Interests
Classical Music; Classical Painting;
European History; Chinese History; Asian Cuisine; Swimming; Gymming; Cooking; Cat & Dog Petting etc.