本期我們(men) 特別邀請到了機構紀實攝影、社會(hui) 人類學方向的導師——Jing博士,Jing博士擁有倫(lun) 敦金史密斯學院攝影與(yu) 城市文化碩士學位(MA-Photography and Urban Culture, Sociology department, Goldsmiths, University of London),並獲得了威斯敏斯特大學社會(hui) 學博士學位(PhD-Centre for Social Justice Research, Sociology, University of Westminster),全程由威斯敏斯特大學提供全額獎學金資助,並擔任社會(hui) 公平研究中心的博士研究員。
在學術研究方麵,Jing博士不僅(jin) 在學術會(hui) 議上取得了顯著成績,論文分別入選了2025年夏威夷國際中國學大會(hui) (HICCS 2025)和英國社會(hui) 人類學會(hui) (ASA 2025)。此外,Jing博士的研究成果還在Francis Academic Press發表,為(wei) 相關(guan) 領域的學術討論貢獻了獨到的見解。她的項目還獲得了2023年英國女性紀實攝影基金會(hui) (Female Documentary Photography Foundation)資助,進一步推動了她在女性紀實攝影領域的研究和創作。
we are pleased to feature Dr. Jing, an expert in documentary photography and social anthropology. Dr. Jing holds a Master's degree in Photography and Urban Culture from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a PhD in Sociology from the University of Westminster, with full scholarship support. Her research has been recognized at major conferences, including the HICCS 2025 and ASA 2025, and her work has been published by Francis Academic Press. Additionally, her project received funding from the Female Documentary Photography Foundation in 2023, further advancing her work in the field of female documentary photography.
01、能否簡單介紹下自己的研究方向?
Please briefly introduce yourself and your research experience
我碩士畢業(ye) 於(yu) 金史密斯學院攝影與(yu) 城市文化專(zhuan) 業(ye) ,目前是威斯敏斯特大學社會(hui) 公平研究中心的博士研究員,並獲得全額獎學金資助。作為(wei) 研究者,我主要關(guan) 注的主題有華語地區性少數群體(ti) 的生存狀況、東(dong) 亞(ya) 移民研究、高等教育機構中的非二元性別群體(ti) 等。我作為(wei) 職業(ye) 攝影師參與(yu) 了TONG Global的學生住房項目,攝影項目多次獲得國際獎項如德國漢堡攝影作品集獎;作為(wei) 藝術編輯,我自2022年起為(wei) 畫廊和雜誌供稿,其中包括雅昌藝術、鳳凰網等平台。
我認為(wei) 衡量一個(ge) 研究主題最重要的是它是否具備“時代性”。在社會(hui) 科學和藝術領域,研究主題的創新具有一定難度,理論更加難以被更新、顛覆或推翻。因此,我們(men) 需要在其他方麵多下功夫,比如在方法論、倫(lun) 理審查等環節進行深入探索,而這些部分最終也都可以成為(wei) 展現研究計劃獨特性的關(guan) 鍵要素。
此外,我擅長跨學科研究,並將視覺方法嵌入社會(hui) 學以及人類學的研究問題當中,以此來探索視覺方法和研究問題如何相互影響和回應彼此。我的博士項目通過聚焦於(yu) 中國女性以及非二元性別酷兒(er) ,使用自我民族誌(Auto-ethnography)、視覺民族誌(Visual Ethnography)、焦點小組討論(Focusing Group)以及影像發聲(Photo-voice)的方法來探索酷兒(er) 理論的去殖民/後殖民主義(yi) 框架,並且在此過程中思考酷兒(er) 化(queering)方法論的可能性,同時創新一套適用於(yu) 中國性少數群體(ti) 研究的道德審查模式。另外,作為(wei) 一名從(cong) 事當代攝影實踐的藝術家,我被德國漢堡攝影作品集評論獎評為(wei) 2024年度100位新興(xing) 攝影師之一,並獲得Urbanautica(視覺人類學以及文化景觀雜誌旗下獎項)等國際獎項,我的作品在倫(lun) 敦、上海、杭州、廈門、貴州等地展出。
我目前正在進行中的項目兩(liang) 個(ge) ,一個(ge) 是關(guan) 於(yu) 探索中國離散女性酷兒(er) 的精神世界的視覺項目,這個(ge) 項目受到了英國女性紀實攝影基金會(hui) 的資助,同時和QueerChinaUK等公益組織進行合作,招募了約30位參與(yu) 者,目前正在準備書(shu) 籍出版和展覽;另一個(ge) 項目是探索2010年前後曾在長三角開發區工廠內(nei) 工作的女性工人,經曆近年來該地區產(chan) 業(ye) 轉移帶來的失業(ye) 潮之後的去向。我主要關(guan) 注少數群體(ti) 的表達和發聲如何對社會(hui) 變革產(chan) 生影響,並探索這一過程麵臨(lin) 的困境和挑戰。
I hold a Master's degree in Photographyfrom Goldsmiths, University of London, and am currently a PhD researcher at the Centre for Social Justice Research, University of Westminster, with full scholarship support. My research focuses on the living conditions of minority groups in Chinese-speaking regions, East Asian migration, and non-binary gender groups in higher education institutions. As a professional photographer, I participated in the TONG Global student housing project, and my work has won international awards, such as the Hamburg Photography Book Award. Since 2022, I have contributed as an art editor to platforms like Artron and Phoenix Art.
I believe the most important criterion for a research topic is its "timeliness." In social sciences and art, innovation is challenging, and theories are difficult to update or overturn. Thus, we need to invest in other areas, such as methodology and ethical review, which can ultimately become key elements of a research plan's uniqueness.
Additionally, I specialize in interdisciplinary research, incorporating visual methods into sociology and anthropology to explore how these methods and research questions influence and respond to each other. My PhD project focuses on Chinese women and non-binary queer individuals, using auto-ethnography, visual ethnography, focus groups, and photo-voice methods to explore queer theory in a decolonial/postcolonial framework. I also aim to develop an ethical review model suitable for studying sexual minorities in China. As a contemporary artist, I was named one of the "100 Emerging Photographers" by the Hamburg Photography Book Award in 2024 and received international awards from Urbanautica. My works have been exhibited in London, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xiamen, and Guizhou.
Currently, I am working on two projects. One explores the spiritual world of Chinese diasporic queer women, funded by the Female Documentary Photography Foundation and in collaboration with organizations like QueerChinaUK. The other focuses on female workers in the Yangtze River Delta who were impacted by industrial relocation and unemployment in recent years. I am particularly interested in how minority groups' expressions and voices can impact social change, as well as the challenges they face in this process.
02、能否談談你的院校、導師和申博經曆?
Please introduce your supervisor, and your PhDexperience
我受到Fran Martin、包宏偉(wei) 教授以及Jacques Derrida的啟發特別多。Fran Martin對於(yu) 中國女性留學生的研究啟發了我的博士計劃;包教授作為(wei) 中國酷兒(er) 研究先驅者以及仍活躍在酷兒(er) 研究領域的學者之一為(wei) 我做酷兒(er) 研究增添了信心,同時也啟發了我對於(yu) 酷兒(er) 移民、酷兒(er) 媒體(ti) 研究的思考;Jacques Derrida啟發了我將視覺方法嵌入酷兒(er) 研究之中。
關(guan) 於(yu) 申請博士,其實我是到MA快畢業(ye) 才決(jue) 定要繼續讀博的,出於(yu) 想要繼續留在倫(lun) 敦和不想自費的願望,選擇了給我全獎的威斯敏斯特大學。申請博士的那一年是我的gap year,在那一年中我一邊工作一邊忙碌著準備申請材料和撰寫(xie) research proposal,其實十分辛苦,但是也為(wei) 我能夠順利過渡到博士研究員的身份奠定了很好的基礎,作為(wei) 博士研究員,我們(men) 需要掌握平衡教學、研究和其他工作的方法,需要擺脫學生思維,像一個(ge) 真正的研究者那樣思考自己的項目,學會(hui) 申請funding,學會(hui) 和同事們(men) 合作,學會(hui) 有效地將知識教授給學生,這是多重身份帶來的挑戰,但是也十分有趣。
給在申請階段的同學們(men) 的意見是盡可能地多閱讀,但是也一定要注意總結,練習(xi) 寫(xie) 作。對於(yu) 剛剛開始閱讀某個(ge) 領域的文獻的同學們(men) 來說,如何將研究主題細化是很重要的,不然就會(hui) 淹沒在文獻的海洋裏,你的研究計劃也會(hui) 變成泛泛而談。因此,學會(hui) 總結,盡量把你的思考寫(xie) 下來,並及時“叫停閱讀”是很重要的。我的經曆可能對於(yu) 大部分沒有工作經驗或者工作經驗不多的同學比較有參考價(jia) 值,我申請獎學金的經驗也可以幫到一部分資金相對比較緊張的同學。
最後談談院校,威斯敏斯特大學是一所很多元的大學,在國內(nei) 的名氣雖然比不上其他QS排名前列的學校,但是它獨特的地理位置、背靠Quintin Hogg Trust的資金實力和去精英化的教學讓它在英國一眾(zhong) 大學中脫穎而出,它對於(yu) 跨學科背景的學生十分友好,同時學校內(nei) 部每年也有非常多支持學生項目的funding以供申請;它注重實踐,對於(yu) 學生的就業(ye) 以及未來發展也十分重視,會(hui) 經常性地組織校園招聘會(hui) 為(wei) 學生們(men) 提供全方位的就業(ye) 機會(hui) 。
I’ve been greatly inspired by Fran Martin, Professor Bao Hongwei, and Jacques Derrida. Fran Martin's research on Chinese female students shaped my PhD plan; Professor Bao’s work in queer studies gave me confidence and inspired my focus on queer immigration and media; and Derrida encouraged me to incorporate visual methods into queer studies.
I decided to pursue my PhD close to finishing my MA. Seeking to stay in London without paying tuition, I chose Westminster University for its full scholarship. During my gap year, I worked while preparing my application and research proposal, which laid a solid foundation for my transition into a PhD researcher. Balancing teaching, research, and other duties as a researcher was challenging but rewarding.
For applicants, my advice is to read widely but also focus on summarizing and refining your ideas. Narrow your research focus early on to avoid getting overwhelmed. This is especially helpful for students with limited work experience.
Westminster University stands out for its diversity, location, and funding opportunities. While not as well-known as other top UK universities, its interdisciplinary approach, practical focus, and commitment to student development make it a great choice.
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