Natalie Lau
PhD Researcher @ The University of Edinburgh
About
I am a PhD researcher at The University of Edinburgh. My research focuses on the investigation of political issues through the lens of language, and I am particularly interested in the areas of Chinese politics, Hong Kong politics, political communication, persuasion and rhetoric, Critical Discourse Analysis, political discourse analysis, language & politics, and 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 Candian 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
January 2020 - August 2021
Lecturer, Hong Kong Baptist University
September 2020 - August 2021
Advisor, United Christian Music Kindergarten
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
Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel
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.