Undergraduate 2024-2025:

• Intercultural Communication Competency (Convenor)
• Gender and Society (Guest Lecturer)
• BA Dissertation Supervision 

Postgraduate 2024-2025:

• MA Dissertation Supervision 
• PhD Supervision 

Undergraduate 2023-2024:

• Gender and Society (Convener)
• Cultures of Everyday Life (Convener)
• Media and Communication Theory (Seminar Tutor)
• BA Dissertation (Convenor)
• BA Dissertation Supervision 

Postgraduate 2023-2024:

• MA Dissertation (Convener)
• MA Dissertation Supervision 
• PhD Supervision 

Undergraduate 2022-2023:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thomas-Whyke/publications

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=CfUxbkoAAAAJ&hl=en

Dr. Thomas William Whyke is an Assistant Professor in International Communications and Director of Teaching in the School of International Communications at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Dr. Whyke was recognized with two Lord Dearing Awards for outstanding contribution to the development of teaching and student learning and enhancement of the student experience for his work on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) in 2024 (both Individual and Team categories). In addition to his teaching, Dr. Whyke serves in several leadership roles, including Faculty Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) Officer, Dignity Advisor at Ningbo Nottingham (DANN), and Interim Lead for the IAPS Gender Studies Research Priority Area.

In terms of research, Dr. Whyke brings expertise at the intersection of international communications, animation studies, gender, and cultural analysis. His recent work includes multiple interviews with China Daily analysing the international success of the Chinese blockbuster animation Nezha 2, exploring themes of cultural exchange, universal storytelling elements, and the global reach of Chinese animation.

His scholarly contributions extend to editorial positions with several academic journals and bodies, including Sexuality and Culture, the Association of Chinese Animation Studies (ACAS), and as Associate Editor for Society and Animals, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to media studies.

Director of Teaching

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences EDI (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) Officer

DANN (Dignity Advisor at Ningbo Nottingham)