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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Research Fellow - China and the World, Chatham House | Mandarin-speaking expert on the geopolitics of China

  • Education

    • Sutton grammar school for boys

      2000 - 2007

    • University college london, u. of london

      2008 - 2011
      Bachelor of science (bsc) anthropology first class honours

      - Comprehensive training in social anthropology, biological anthropology and material culture.- Training in qualitative research methods and introductory statistics.- Conducted independent fieldwork in China for dissertation.- Awarded Darryl Forde Award for best undergraduate marks in Anthropology, and included on the faculty Dean’s List.

    • Beijing language and culture university

      2011 - 2012
      Language training chinese language (mandarin) 85%

      - Comprehensive training in Chinese language (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), including academic writing and classical Chinese.

    • Ucl

      2012 - 2016
      Doctor of philosophy - phd anthropology passed without corrections

      Activités et associations :Anthropology and Asian Philosophy Reading and Research Group Human Nature Reading and Research Group - Funded by an Economic and Social Research Council+3 studentship with 6-month Language Extension.- Independently organised, arranged, conducted, and wrote up ethnographic and text-based research on reasoning, knowledge, and cultural change in contemporary China.- Conducted long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Hangzhou city, in Mandarin.- Synthesised and objectively analysed qualitative data and literature from anthropology, cognitive psychology, and Chinese studies, including… Voir plus - Funded by an Economic and Social Research Council+3 studentship with 6-month Language Extension.- Independently organised, arranged, conducted, and wrote up ethnographic and text-based research on reasoning, knowledge, and cultural change in contemporary China.- Conducted long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Hangzhou city, in Mandarin.- Synthesised and objectively analysed qualitative data and literature from anthropology, cognitive psychology, and Chinese studies, including classical Chinese texts.- Published peer-reviewed journal articles and presented research at local and international conferences.- Set up and administered two Reading and Research groups and led organisation of a cross-disciplinary workshop.- Wrote non-specialist articles for the Departmental newsletter.I was supervised by Dr Allen Abramson (UCL) and Dr Hans Steinmüller (LSE), and examined by Prof. Stephan Feuchtwang (LSE) and Dr Katherine Swancutt (KCL). Voir moins

    • The chinese university of hong kong

      2009 - 2009
      Summer course chinese laguage

  • Experience

    • Robert dyas

      Nov 2006 - Sept 2007
      Sales assistant

    • Kingswood house school

      Sept 2007 - Mar 2008
      Learning support assistant

      - Provided in-class assistance to two pupils in maths, English, and science, as well as occasional supervision and cover work.

    • China minutes

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
      Columnist and translator

      - Translated and copy-edited speeches and articles from Mandarin to English, to strict deadlines- Wrote regular columns on topics in Chinese history and culture

    • University college london

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
      Teaching assistant

      Courses taught: - The Anthropology of China (undergraduate option)- Theoretical Perspectives in Social Anthropology and Material Culture (undergraduate core)- MSc Seminar on Anthropological Theory- People and the Sea strand, Global CItizenship Programme (undergraduate summer school, university-wide)- Designed and delivered seminar course for new MSc students from China.- Supervised MSc students on topics including creationist beliefs, Chinese divination, Internet nationalism in China, and cultural and cognitive themes in children's stories- Led tutorials for core and optional undergraduate courses, and marked essays.- Co-ordinated with lecturers and administrative staff to ensure smooth and effective course delivery and respond to student queries. Voir moins

    • Self-employed

      Mar 2017 - Sept 2018
      Proof-reader and english language teacher

      - Proof-reading and copy-editing academic and popular articles, course and job applications, and correspondence- Planning and delivering language instruction and writing coaching, including online via Verbling and Skype, to students at various levels and of different linguistic, cultural, and professional backgrounds.

    • The london school of economics and political science (lse)

      Sept 2018 - Jan 2023

      - Publishing research in anthropology, wider social sciences, and Chinese studies- Teaching postgraduate and research students on China in Comparative Perspective, Evidence and Arguments in Anthropology and Other Social Sciences- Academic mentoring of undergraduate and postgraduate students- Organising and participating in research workshops, reading groups, and public engagement activities

      • Visiting Fellow in Anthropology

        Sept 2022 - Jan 2023

      • LSE Fellow in the Anthropology of China

        Sept 2018 - Sept 2022

    • Routledge

      Jan 2020 - Sept 2022
      Section editor for history and war, routledge research encyclopedia of chinese studies (forthcoming)

    • The evenstar institute

      Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

      - Reviewing and adapting research methodology, including full revision of proprietary geopolitical influence models- Collaborative research and production of research reports- Open-source geopolitical research on China's relations with Southeast Asia

      • Director of Research

        Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

      • Geopolitical Consultant

        Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

    • Adarga

      Jan 2023 - Oct 2024
      Director of geopolitical research

      - Direction of customer-facing and internal research projects, with a focus on geopolitics, geoeconomics and national security- Use of AI-driven software for geopolitical and geoeconomic research- Research team management- Academic partnerships

    • Chatham house

      Oct 2024 - now
      Senior researcher in china and the world

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hsk chinese proficiency level 6 (new)

      Hanban
      Jun 2012

    • Teaching english as a foreign language

      I-to-i
      Jan 2008

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to William Matthews
      ESRC +3 Funding Economic and Social Research Council/UCL ESRC Doctoral Training Centre Sep 2012 Full funding for three years' PhD research (tuition and stipend). I was subsequently awarded a six-month extension for language training.
    • Awarded to William Matthews
      Chinese Government Scholarship Chinese Government Sep 2011 Full scholarship (tuition, accommodation, and living stipend) for one year's language training and a three-year Master's course at Tsinghua University
    • Awarded to William Matthews
      Daryll Forde Award UCL Anthropology Department Jun 2011 Award for best overall undergraduate marks in Anthropology
    • Awarded to William Matthews
      Dean's List UCL Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences Jun 2011 I was included on the Dean's List for Academic Excellence on the strength of my undergraduate marks
    • Awarded to William Matthews
      James Farrar English Prize Sutton Grammar School for Boys Sep 2007 Award for best results in A-Level English Language
    • Awarded to William Matthews
      Advanced Graded Examination in Drama (Acting - Solo) Grade 8 - Gold Medal The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Mar 2007