Department of Politics and International Studies
Yun-Tzu Chang
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Key information
Key information
- Roles
- Department of Politics and International Studies Phd Candidate
- Qualifications
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BSc in Sociology, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
M.Phil. in Sociology, Chinese University of Hong Kong - Thesis title
- Transmigrants and Long-distance Nationalism: Comparing Overseas Chinese New Migrants in the United Kingdom and Australia
- Internal Supervisors
- Professor Fiona B Adamson & Dr Tolga Sinmazdemir
Biography
Yun-Tzu Chang (Angel) is a PhD candidate in Politics and International Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
Her research focuses on the intersection of political sociology, diaspora, identity, and nationalism, with a particular emphasis on Chinese immigrants in Australia. With a solid academic foundation in sociology, Yun-Tzu holds an M.Phil. in Sociology from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), where she also completed her undergraduate studies with first-class honors in Social Science, majoring in Sociology, with double minors in French and Korean. Her research interests span a wide range of topics, including mixed methods, globalization, civil society, and the politics of migration.
Her current dissertation explores the shifting identities of Chinese immigrants in Australia post-1978, examining the complex factors influencing national identity and political engagement. Yun-Tzu has also contributed to the broader academic community with publications such as “Compressed Modernity in Taiwan: Fathers Becoming the Sole Influencer on National Identity,” published in The China Quarterly, and “The Challenge of Retaining Highly Educated Migrants in Tourism-Dependent Economies: A Case Comparison of Macau and Hong Kong,” published in Cities. Her ongoing works include a study on the dynamics of diaspora policy in China and the challenges faced by Chinese migrants. In addition to her research, Yun-Tzu has extensive teaching experience. She has served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at SOAS since 2023 and as a Teaching Assistant at CUHK, where she honed her skills in facilitating academic growth for students in sociology.
Her teaching methods are rooted in her commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of social and political structures. Yun-Tzu’s academic achievements have been marked by numerous accolades and scholarships, including the prestigious Summer Institute for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research at Syracuse University and multiple awards from the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund. Her research aims to contribute to ongoing discussions in the fields of migration, national identity, and diaspora politics, offering new perspectives that advance understanding in these areas.
Research interests
Her research interests include geopolitics, transnationalism, global China studies, political identity, and civil society.
