Dr Rebecca (Yi) Wang

Biography

Since joining the University in 2010, Dr Rebecca Wang has held several academic and leadership roles, including Course Leader, Director of Learning, Teaching and Quality, Assistant Head of School in the School of Organisations, Economy and Society, and elected WBS representative on the University’s Academic Council.  Her work focuses on academic leadership, strategic and operational development, staff development, curriculum enhancement and strengthening student experience.  She contributes to University‑wide governance through her role on the Curriculum Validation Standing Panel and her previous service on Teaching Committees. She also works with professional bodies and industry partners to promote experiential and employer‑facing learning.

Education

PhD, University of Westminster 

IMBA International Master in Business Administration, University of Valencia 

MA Global Business, University of Westminster 

MA Modern British Studies, University of Warwick 

BA English Language, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

Consultancy and professional practice

Senior Fellow of HEA

Ad hoc reviewer for Studies in Higher Education 

2011 Member of Editorial Review Board, Marketing Education Review

Research Interests

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

• Fidler, S.D., Clarke, L. & Wang, Y. (2025). From Mobility to Migration: The Impact of Socio-Cultural and Professional Factors on International Graduate Capabilities. Studies in Higher Education, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2025.2552824 
• Fidler, S.D., Clarke, L. & Wang, Y. (2022). The Impact of Political Factors on International Student Mobility. British Educational Research Journal, 49, 352–369. https://doi.org/10.1002/berj.3846 
• Wang, Y., Harding, R. & Mai, L.W. (2012). Impact of cultural exposure on young Chinese students’ adaptation in a UK business school. Studies in Higher Education, 37(5), 621–639. 
• Wang, Y. (2012). Mainland Chinese students’ group work adaptation in a UK business school. Teaching in Higher Education, 17(5), 523–535. 

Written Evidence to the Home Affairs Committee

• Dilek Fidler, S., Clarke, L. and Wang, R. (2026). Written Evidence to the Home Affairs Committee on “Routes to Settlement”. Home Affairs Committee on “Routes to Settlement” Committees Home Affairs Committee on “Routes to Settlement” Committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/152776/pdf/.

Online Educational Articles (THE Campus – Times Higher Education)

• Wang, Y. (Jan. 2022). Study trips and experiential learning: from preparation to post-trip reflection. 
• Wang, Y. (Feb. 2022). How to enhance students’ participation in teamwork that is not assessed. 

Research Groups / Centres

• Higher Education Research Centre