Seong Lin Ding

Sometimes, writing is not only about presenting findings, but turning feelings and thoughts into ‘voice’ that can be heard, recognised, and felt by others. Seeing beyond the stereotypical ‘Chinatown’, please join us to explore instead the Chinese spaces. link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

New article published on informal digital learning of English in China. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

@ibrar_bhatt @LeverhulmeTrust @BloomsburyLing Congratulations

The book launch went very well. Many thanks to Jennie Li for serving as a discussant, to the 80 or so attendees (both in person & online), and for the thoughtful questions. This research was funded by @LeverhulmeTrust and the book is published by @BloomsburyLing

Each article in this special issue presents important new empirical work. It has been a pleasure to edit this issue and bring together this collection. Just a few left before the Editorial is finalised ... This is the article that inspired the SI: academic.oup.com/applij/advance…

@guttapercha80 My new book might interest you

@ibrar_bhatt @QUBSSESW @CLER_QUB Thank you @BloomsburyLing for sending some print copies in the run up to our book launch in April. Primarily an in-person event, but folks can register if you want to come in for the online part of it

I am pleased to announce that the 12th Annual Conference of The International Journal of Press/Politics will take place at @NUSingapore @CNMnus, 18-20 Nov. 26. Abstract: tinyurl.com/IJPP2026 Acceptance Notification: 10 July 26 Registration: 21 Aug 26 fass.nus.edu.sg/cnm/2026/03/18…

CLOSING DATE IS SOON! APPLY! jobs.ac.uk/job/DQT568/ass…

Tallinn University invites researchers to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) PF programme and offers candidates the opportunity to a 5-day training in Tallinn (accommodation, meals and travel support provided) Deadline: 31th of March 2026 Info: tlu.ee/en/ht/partners…

CLOSING DATE IS SOON! APPLY! jobs.ac.uk/job/DQT568/ass…

📣 Join us 19 Mar, 12:30 PM for Community Engagement in Shanghai’s Old Residential Redevelopment with Yang Zhao. Explore resident participation in Shanghai redevelopment. Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-en… @OfficialUoM #China #UrbanStudies #Manchester

My first publication on food names in Penang, and how these small ethnic food and their translingual naming indicate broader social changes. ans-names.pitt.edu/ans/article/vi… Open access 😊

Eprints link is here: tandfonline.com/eprint/JEYUINV…

Finally published. Some thoughts about Cantonese and English in Hong Kong. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… 50 free eprints. Please share!

There are some really interesting articles in this brilliant special issue. Please check them out.

📣 Join us on 5 Feb at 12:30 PM for I Miss Mom: Mental Health Effects of Being Raised by Grandparents A free talk exploring family dynamics & mental wellbeing 🧠 Register 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/i-miss-mom-m… @OfficialUoM #MentalHealth #FamilyStudies #Manchester

The University of Vienna invites applications for at least 40 fully funded, 4-year doctoral positions in the social sciences, humanities and cultural studies. careers.univie.ac.at/en/praedoc/pra…

𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰: hkhistory.net/2025/11/17/hkh…

@AshMaureen18 @RuiLi0199 @Palgrave Thank you!

I am very excited to share my new book (with @RuiLi0199) on new mainland Chinese migration to Malaysia. It’s published by @palgrave link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…