A Qualitative Study on Chinese Academic Returnees at Non-Double First Class Universities
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Based on a qualitative study encompassing 30 early career Chinese academics who have returned from oversea and commenced their employment at non-double first-class universities in Zhejiang province, China, this paper meticulously elucidates the multifaceted challenges encountered by academic returnees. Notably, the investigation delves into the implications of compromised subjectivity at individual, micro, and everyday levels, shedding light on the (re)integration and productivity of returnees, influenced by diverse academic and institutional environments. This comprehensive inquiry offers a unique lens to comprehend the evolving institutional landscape in China and the intricate academic trajectories of returnees. It also provides important implications to inform international talent policies and practices.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v6i26.8995
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