Conversation with Contemporary Scholar, Dr James Simpson

PGR Helen Robinson talks to Dr James Simpson about his new academic role in Hong Kong which has opened up interesting research opportunities. James’ areas of expertise comprise, inter alia, language education and migration, adult ESOL, multilingualism, and language education and development. Covering some of these areas in the context of challenges posed by moving countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, this conversation offers insights into work-life dynamics in strangely different circumstances. With an interdisciplinary audience in mind, it is hoped that this will not only encourage current and future researchers to push boundaries in the pursuit of knowledge and development of collaborative partnerships, but also to reflect on the human side of academia, occasionally navigating troubled waters. To read James’s up-to-date profile and publication list, see: https://huma.hkust.edu.hk/people/james-simpson