Global Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Global Engagement is central to the vision of Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. We are proud to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including world-leading universities and alumni to expand our global reach and impact.
We support and facilitate our colleagues to establish and strengthen new and existing partnerships, to tackle the great challenges of our time, to foster an environment for the vibrant interdisciplinary exchange of ideas, and to develop opportunities for our staff and students to enrich multicultural experience. We are committed to building an international community for students from more than 120 countries, and creating a globally excellent, socially just, and inclusive faculty.
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Professor Li Li
Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement
Global Activity is core to the mission of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Our research is world-leading and tackles major global challenges. Our academics work with top collaborators around the world to develop strong international research and education partnerships, and foster an environment for the vibrant interdisciplinary exchange of ideas and valuable opportunities for staff and students.
Our Partners

The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences is proud to sustain and grow a range of strong, dynamic bilateral and multilateral partnerships with institutions around the world, through which we deliver innovative teaching, learning and research opportunities.
China
- UK-China Humanities Alliance (UKCHA)
- Exeter-Fudan Global Thought Network
- China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU)
- China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Fudan University
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
- Shaanxi Normal University (SNNU)
- Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)
- Soochow University
- Tsinghua University
- Wuhan University
Korea
Europe
East Asia
South Asia
- Brickfields Asia College
- Habib University
- Krea University
- OP Jindal Global University (JGU)
- REVA University
Middle East and North Africa
USA
Work with us
To discuss any aspect of our global partnerships, including existing collaborations, establishing a new international partnership and funding opportunities available, please contact:
- Professor Li Li, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement
- Liam Roberts, Global Partnerships Business Partner
- Emma Clarke, Global Partnerships Business Partner
You can also find out more about the University of Exeter’s Global Partnerships work, including our cross-Faculty partnerships, joint centres and institutes and membership organisations, by visiting the Global Partnerships central page.
Visit us

The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences encourages visits from high-quality doctoral students and researchers who wish to contribute to, and participate in the research culture and work of the Faculty Normally, our visiting scholars are full-time members of another university.
We expect our visiting scholars to participate in the academic life of the department as much as possible, for example, engaging in discussions or joint projects with departmental members and presenting papers about their own research seminar programmes. There are a number of options for visiting scholars to come to the Faculty.
Visiting research students
Research students should initially identify an academic mentor within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. The mentor will then contact the Admissions team to obtain a link to the on-line application form for the visiting PGR to complete.
For general admissions enquiries, applicants are advised to contact the PGR admissions team via pgrenquiries@exeter.ac.uk.
Visiting scholars
Academics or researchers wishing to visit the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences for an agreed period of time can complete and submit the faculty's Visiting Scholar Application Form. Before completing the form, applicants are encouraged to read the guidance outlined on the application form and discuss their application with an academic colleague/s in the department they are hoping to visit.
HASS Visiting Scholars Application Form
Any questions?
For any enquiries related to the Visiting Scholars process, please contact HASS@exeter.ac.uk.
Visiting Scholars

The Faculty encourages visits from academics who wish to contribute to and participate in the research culture and work of the Faculty.
Below is a list of our current visitors and the departments they are aligned to.
Abdullah Saad M. Alawni | Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies |
Anna Maslenova | Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies |
Davut Esit | Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies |
Garth Gratrix | Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies |
Hiroaki Sugimoto | English and Creative Writing |
José-lgnacio Martinez Ruiz | Archaeology and History) |
Marianna Zarantonello | Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies |
Meysune Yasar | Archaeology and History |
Nazli Songülen | Archaeology and History |
Qingqing Li | Communications, Drama and Film |
Sidan Wang | Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall) |
Su Qiong Xu | School of Education |
Yimuranjiang Adili | Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies |
Yoshinari Yoshida | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Zheng-ping Zhang | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Previous Visiting Scholars
Adbul Samad Shakih | Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies |
Ahmed Masood | Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies |
Ariane Hanemaayer | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Arianna Grasso | Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies |
Ayako Nakamura | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Caterina Schuerch | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Chander Shekar | Archaeology and History |
Christian Damm-Pedersen | Archaeology and History |
Damaris Romero Gonzalez | Classics and Ancient History, Religion and Theology |
David Ekdahl | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Davron Abdullaev | School of Education |
Elham Fakro | Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies |
Enara García, | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Guillermo Enrique Boscán Carrasquero | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Gülendam Akgül | School of Education |
Hjorth-Moritzsen, Line | Classics and Ancient History, Religion and Theology |
Ida Rinne | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Jiang Baohong | Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies |
Khalifa-Gueta, Sharon | Classics and Ancient History, Religion and Theology |
Kouros Samian | Classics and Ancient History, Religion and Theology |
Lars Meier | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Laura Candiotto | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Lauren Holt | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Lee, Eunsook | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Lena Linne | Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies |
Lequin, Mathilde | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Lili Tian | School of Education |
Lorenzo Lage Estrugo | Archaeology and History |
Lucilla Barchetta | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Maria Antonia Delli Gatti | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Mariana Freijomil Seoane | CDF |
Mariana Vitti Rodriguez | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Marina Christodoulou | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Michael Miller, | School of Education |
Miguel Núñez De Prado Gordillo | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Mohd Rushdan Mohd Jailani | Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies |
Mugdha Gadgil | Classics and Ancient History, Religion and Theology |
Nozomi Sakata | School of Education |
Oddrun Marie Hovde Braten | School of Education |
Paloma Fresno Calleja | English and Creative Writing |
Rachel Elliot | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Raquel Ojeda-García | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Robert Neather | Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies |
Sandra Garcia Rodriguez | Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies |
Simon David Butticaz | Classics and Ancient History, Religion and Theology |
Stine Heger | School of Education |
Tim Woods | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Tingyi Wang | Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies |
Vincent Cuypers | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Xu Xingyi | Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies |
Zhang Shuangli | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
Studying

Our Student Scholars
At the University of Exeter we combine world-class teaching and research from exceptional locations in South West England.
Whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student, the University has more than £2.5 million worth of scholarships available for international fee paying students applying to study with us in 2023.
Scholarships are highly competitive and will be awarded for outstanding academic quality. We encourage prompt submission of your scholarship application once you have received an eligible programme offer.
Global Scholars Reception
Each year the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences invites our new global scholarship students to celebrate their success as a scholarship holder for that academic year. The celebration is normally held at Reed Hall on our beautiful Streatham Campus in Exeter, where scholars from around the world attend and have the opportunity to connect with other attendees, fellow scholars, and a range of academic staff from University of Exeter.
Scholars are also presented with a certificate to mark their achievements by Professor Li Li, Associate Pro- Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement for the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
Global Scholars Reception, March 2024
Languages in a Global World
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Languages in a Global World is held annually and brings together local Modern Foreign Language teachers and their GCSE and A-level students, University of Exeter alumni, and current staff and students of languages and international cultures at the University.
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Alumni

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