Xiang Li

Academic Leadership & Teaching Excellence • Lead a team of six lecturers across two campuses, managing probation, performance, workloads, and development. • Oversee teaching allocations and emergency rota planning for 15+ academics, ensuring continuity and minimal disruption. • Improved staffing and cover processes, reducing gaps and resolving timetable issues without extra hires. • Strengthened staff induction through clear communication and structured support. • Foster a positive, collaborative team culture with strong staff feedback. • Support staff with HEA Fellowship and professional accreditation pathways. • Recruit, induct, and mentor new academics, embedding Arden’s digital-first, student-focused approach. Module Leadership – Business Start-up (L5) • Lead delivery and enhancement of a flagship module for 1,000+ students across UK, Berlin, and international partners. • Redesigned learning with Edumundo simulations and enterprise tasks, maintaining strong pass rates. • Use analytics and mid-module surveys to drive improvements, shifting feedback to “engaging” and increasing confidence. • Coordinate UK and international teaching teams to ensure consistent delivery and assessment. Marking Coordination – Level 6 • Manage marking and moderation to ensure high standards and timely feedback. • Monitor workloads and reassign marking during peak periods to support wellbeing and consistency. Professional Development & Strategic Impact • Deliver CPD on misconduct, moderation, collaboration, and communication. • Lead an AI in HE knowledge-sharing network for 110+ staff. • Contribute to digital transformation, AI literacy, and VR learning groups. • Lead the Bodyswaps VR pilot to boost engagement and employability skills. • Top 1% global Mentimeter user; mentor colleagues in digital and active learning. • Champion digital literacy, assessment integrity, and evidence-informed practice aligned with Arden’s digital-first strategy.

School of Business Management & Creativity Teaching & Student Engagement: • Deliver 4-hour sessions for classes of up to 30 students, achieving high satisfaction. • Received exceptional feedback—students requested additional modules to be delivered by me. • Leverage EdTech tools (Mentimeter, Mindmeister, Microsoft Visio) to boost engagement and IT literacy. Module Leadership & Program Management: • Spearhead a Level 5 course with Edumundo simulations for hands-on business start-up experiences. • Oversee 50+ lecturers and manage the learning journey of 1,000+ students, ensuring consistent quality. • Conduct nationwide campus visits to gather and implement feedback. • Use teaching strategies validated by pre- and post-semester surveys. Executive MBA – Distance Learning: • Update module content to align with industry trends and student needs. • Organize monthly standardization meetings and moderate assessments for consistent grading. • Host weekly 1-hour online sessions with 25–30 students, leading to measurable improvements in assignment scores. • Foster a strong online community with students across time zones. • Prepare reports after each teaching block. Recruitment & Quality Assurance: • Onboard huge numbers of associate lecturers annually using project management expertise. • Coordinate between academic and HR teams for London centres, upholding high standards. Innovation & Technological Transformation: • Contribute to the University Technology Transformation Committee and Arden AI Strategy Working Group. • Lead AI initiatives in higher education—present at Advance HE, school, and BAM Annual Conferences; attend BETT Edtech Show; and founded a Teams group on AI in HE with 107 members. Outreach & Guest Engagement: • Invited external speakers from South Africa and Japan to the monthly conversation series. • Sessions received overwhelmingly positive feedback, often extending over 90 minutes.

• Collaborated with visionary educators and leaders to transform the future of education. • Provided insights on top trends and education developments to shape EdTech strategies. • Contributed to the creation of a world-class content program that addresses current educational needs.

As a TA, I supported the effective delivery of technology-enhanced learning experiences. I co-hosted online teaching sessions, designed and managed Microsoft Teams channels, and provided technical support and advice on the use of learning technologies. I also worked with lecturers to identify and address their pedagogical needs and assisted in delivering interactive and engaging educational experiences, including project scheduling seminars and workshops. I developed and delivered e-Learning materials on project crashing and established a framework for effective feedback during tutorials. Additionally, I supported colleagues in delivering workshops utilizing KJ technique, a silent approach to group discussion aimed at collecting subjective data. Based on positive feedback from Professor Judy Williams (Director Institute of Teaching and Learning) and the LEAP Recognition Panel, my experience as a teaching assistant has been outstanding. I have shown great passion and dedication to teaching, incorporating education theories and models into case studies. My focus on creating a comfortable learning environment and providing clear guidance on assessments and feedback has been noted. My design of a self-review tool for students and its effectiveness for staff delivery has received praise. Furthermore, my expertise in using technology-enhanced learning and Microsoft TEAMS to support online learning and enhance student voice has been recognized as best practice. Additionally, my use of coaching style questions to build reflection and confidence in colleagues has been commended for incorporating emotional intelligence into teaching. Furthermore, my commitment to continuing to explore the area of feedback and its application to my own teaching practices and those of my colleagues has been noted as inspiring. The successful transition to online learning, including the provision of scaffolding and support before and after live sessions, has received great feedback.

•Focus: Prediction markets •Specialist Area: Management of Projects

•Intern for the Department of Investment Banking As an intern, I honed my financial analysis and modelling skills, conducted extensive industry research, gained a deep understanding of market data and developed technical proficiency across a range of products. I was also responsible for preparing offering memoranda and other written materials, reviewing the work of junior colleagues, and attending professional development seminars such as Bloomberg Professional Terminal and REITs. These experiences have equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and a passion for continuous learning and growth.

•Intern for the Department of Financial Institutions As an intern, I made meaningful contributions to the marketing and promotion of financial institution services. I also played an active role in fostering and maintaining business relationships with other financial institutions. Additionally, I participated in cooperation projects designated by the manager of the financial institution department, demonstrating a strong ability to work effectively as part of a team and achieve shared goals. These experiences have honed my communication, relationship-building and project management skills, and have given me a keen understanding of the financial services industry.

•Intern for the Department of Public Equity Investment My main duties were to research small-cap stocks from emerging markets, analyze Pyramis's investment strategy and motivation, and submit an article summarizing your opinions on investment in small-cap stocks from emerging markets.

•Intern for the Customer Services Department My main duties included examining and recording new contracts, processing preservation business within the limit of authority, supervising premium renewal processes, and studying service management and performance reports. I also performed tasks related to document scanning, printing, notification, distribution, and collation.

The Sino-British College (SBC) is an international university college established as a Joint Venture (JV) by the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) and nine university members of the Northern Consortium UK (NCUK) •Completed NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) •Completed NCUK The International Year One (IYOne)