Wenyu Li

I am a PhD candidate in Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education at the School of Education, University of Exeter, fully funded by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and the University of Exeter PhD Scholarships. My research focuses on Disability studies and Inclusive education.

I am actively engaged in peer mentoring, academic leadership. Since September 2023, I have mentored over ten Master's students from different programmes within the School of Education. My contributions have been recognised through the Postgraduate Experience Award for Peer Mentoring. I also serve as an Academic Representative, advocating for international students and supporting their academic and social integration into the university community.

I am the co-organiser of the 2025 Researcher-Led Initiative (RLI) at the University of Exeter, titled “Finding your footprint: Traditional research impact and beyond for Postgraduate and Early Career Researchers across Exeter.” This initiative comprises a four-part workshop series exploring academic impact, peer review and job-hunting, broader social and environmental contributions, and mapping research impact across disciplines.

Since 2024, I have been a student committee member of the China-UK Higher Education Young Talent Alliance (HEYTA). My responsibilities have included designing bilingual conference materials, coordinating delegate registration, and supporting cross-cultural academic exchange.

Qualifications:

University of Exeter, School of Education; Master in Internation Education (Distinction)