Energy transition scientist Chen Peipei leaves Cambridge to build her own lab in Hong Kong
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Energy transition scientist Chen Peipei left a research associate role at the University of Cambridge for a presidential assistant professorship at City University of Hong Kong in May, citing a supportive environment for young faculty. Her move reflects a reported trend of early-career scientists leaving British academia due to declines in research funding and geopolitical complexities, highlighting shifts in global academic talent flows.
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Geopolitical climate in UK is complex
Chen Peipei moved from a research associate role at the University of Cambridge to a presidential assistant professorship at City University of Hong Kong in May.
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Chen Peipei said she was drawn to City University of Hong Kong by a landscape supportive of young faculty.
Opinion- Geopolitical climate in UK is complex
- Hong Kong's allure as a stable alternative
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Loaded language removedFor some early-career scientists, the reputation of British academia is being affected by reduced research funding and a geopolitical situation, prompting talented researchers to seek opportunities elsewhere.
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Chen Peipei said she was drawn to City University of Hong Kong by a landscape supportive of young faculty.
OpinionSome early-career scientists are leaving British academia due to shrinking research funding and a complex geopolitical climate.
OpinionChen Peipei moved from a research associate role at the University of Cambridge to a presidential assistant professorship at City University of Hong Kong in May.
South China Morning PostChen Peipei is an energy transition scientist.
South China Morning Post