Dr Gareth Morris

Senior Tutor in English for Academic Purposes for Pre-Sessionals

Centre for English Language Education

• Cambridge PDQ Educational Leadership (Distinction) - Cambridge Assessment
• SFHEA - Advance HE
• EdD TESOL - Exeter University
• MEd TESOL (Distinction) - Exeter University
• PGCE (QTS) - Exeter University
• CELTA - Cambridge University
• BSc American Business Studies (Honours) - Swansea University 

Prior to joining UNNC I worked for two years at the Perse School in Suzhou as the Head of EAL, EFL, Business Studies, Media Studies, University and Careers Guidance, and also led on Professional Development initiatives at the institution. During this time, I also served as an external examiner for the University of Nottingham. Before this I spent a decade working at Xi’an Jiao Tong-Liverpool University in a wide variety of institutional and school level roles, with my last appointment being the Head of Division within the School of Languages for the Entrepreneurial College in Taicang. I also spent four years at Soochow University. 

Since joining UNNC in July of 2023 I have worked on the summer Postgraduate Pre-sessional Programmes and am now teaching on the International Pathways Course. 

• Leadership and Management
• Motivation and Satisfaction
• Professional Development
• Transnational and International Education
• Recruitment and Retention
• Organisational and Educational Psychology
• Wellbeing and Health

Swansea University Connect Mentor

Guest Writer:

Morris, G. (2022). ‘Various Chapters.’ In ‘The Allure of Suzhou.’ (4^th ed). Beijing: China Intercontinental Press.

Morris, G. (2021). ‘Interview.’ In ‘SIP.’ Suzhou: Suzhou Municipal Government.

Morris, G. (2019). ‘Various Chapters.’ In ‘The Allure of Suzhou.’ (3^rd ed). Beijing: China Intercontinental Press.

Morris, G. (2018) ‘Various Chapters.’ In ‘Enchanting Taicang.’ Beijing: China Intercontinental Press.

Morris, G. (2017). ‘Various Chapters.’ In: ‘Jinji Lake in Bloom.’ (2^nd ed). Beijing: China Intercontinental Press.

Morris, G. (2016). ‘Where Dreams Can and Do Come True.’ In: ‘2016 Shanghai Get-Together.’ Shanghai: Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of Shanghai.

Morris, G. (2016). ‘Various Chapters.’ In ‘Unveiling Kunshan.’ Beijing: Foreign Language Press.

Morris, G. (2015). ‘Various Chapters.’ In ‘A Home in Suzhou.’ Suzhou: Suzhou Municipal Government.

Morris, G. (2014). ‘Various Chapters.’ In ‘The Allure of Suzhou.’ (2^nd ed). Beijing: Foreign Language Press.

Morris, G. (2014). ‘Various Chapters.’ In ‘Jin Ji Lake in Bloom.’ Beijing: Foreign Language Press.

Morris, G. (2012). ‘Various Chapters.’ In ‘The Allure of Suzhou.’ Beijing: Foreign Language Press.

Morris, G. (2017). ERASMUS Staff Mobility Grant.

Morris, G. (2015). University of Macau. English Language Centre. Professional Development Consultancy.

Dixon, N., Jones, D., Lewis, J., Mackinnon, D., Morris, G., O’Toole, K., Xia, L., Jordan, E. (2015). The Development of a Language Centre In-House Placement Test. The Teaching Development Fund, Xi’an Jiao Tong-Liverpool University (Awarded 33,500 RMB).

Morris, G. (2014). Chinese Language Learning Strategies and Motivation. The Teaching Development Fund, Xi’an Jiao Tong-Liverpool University (Awarded 15,000 RMB).

Morris, G. (2013). Employment Goals, L2 Motivation and Curriculum Design. The BERA Post Graduate Symposium Grant.

Morris, G. & Kozuch, S. (2024). (Eds.). Developments and Future Trends in Transnational Higher Education Leadership. Hershey: IGI Global.

Morris, G. & Kozuch, S. (2024). Preface. In Morris, G. & Kozuch, S. (Eds.). Developments and Future Trends in Transnational Higher Education Leadership. Hershey: IGI Global.

Morris, G., Mo, J., Berhanu Tesema, F., Wang, K. & Li, Lei. (2024). Navigating Transnational Higher Education Management: Insights from Experience. In Morris, G. & Kozuch, S. (Eds.). Developments and Future Trends in Transnational Higher Education Leadership (pp. 39-54). Hershey: IGI Global.

Mo, J., Morris, G. & Tao, L. (2024). Teacher Identity, Course-Based Moral Education, and the Lessons for Transnational Higher Education Institutions. In Morris, G. & Kozuch, S. (Eds.). Developments and Future Trends in Transnational Higher Education Leadership (pp. 121-136). Hershey: IGI Global.

Morris, G. & Ye, J. (2024). ‘Enhancing Higher Education Recruitment and Retention through Considering the Employee Voice.’ 10th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’24), 18-21 June 2024, Valencia, Spain: Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, pp. 1120-1127.

Morris, G. (2024). ‘Employment Motivation and Job Satisfaction in Transnational Higher Education: A School Level Case Study.’ 10th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’24), 18-21 June 2024, Valencia, Spain: Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, pp. 1128-1134.

Morris, G. & Akinwolemiwa, B. (2024). With AI at their fingertips, are students still learning? The Times Higher Education Campus. Available from: With AI at their fingertips, are students still learning? | THE Campus Learn, Share, Connect (timeshighereducation.com)

Morris, G., Zhang, J., Ma, X. & Feng, S. (2024). ‘Promoting Learner Autonomy through the Research Process: Fast Tracking the Solo Flight.’ Language Teaching in China, Issue 3, pp. 70-75.

Morris, G., Zhang, J., Ma, X. & Feng, S. (2024). ‘Drawing on Creative Writing to Promote Learner Autonomy and Develop Inter-Transferable Skills.’ Language Teaching in China, Issue 3, pp. 76-79.

Morris, G. & Kozuch, S. (2024). (Eds.). Engaging Higher Education Teachers and Students with Transnational Leadership. Hershey: IGI Global.

Morris, G. & Kozuch, S. (2024). Preface. In Morris, G. & Kozuch, S. (Eds.). Engaging Higher Education Teachers and Students with Transnational Leadership. Hershey: IGI Global.

Morris, G., Cao, Q., Weng, W., Berhanu Tesema, F. & Zhao, T. (2024). Planning Ahead: Exploring the Leadership Competencies that Transnational Higher Education Leaders and Managers Need. In Morris, G. & Kozuch, S. (Eds.). Engaging Higher Education Teachers and Students in Transnational Leadership (pp. 1-14). Hershey: IGI Global.

Morris, G., Ye, J., Berhanu Tesema, F., Cao, Q. & Culbert, J. (2024). Enhancing Cost Savings and Performance through Employment Retention Initiatives: The Importance of Motivation, Satisfaction, Community and Wellbeing. In Morris, G. & Kozuch, S. (Eds.). Engaging Higher Education Teachers and Students in Transnational Leadership (pp. 84-102). Hershey: IGI Global.

Morris, G. & Edmonson, J. (2024). Make EDI in Higher Education a Reality by Building it into your Course Design. The Times Higher Education Campus. Available from: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/make-edi-higher-education-reality-building-it-your-course-design

Bozdağ, F. U., Morris, G. & Mo, J. (2024). A Bayesian Probabilistic Analysis of the Use of English Modal Verbs in L2 Writing: Focusing on L1 Influence and Topic Effects. Heliyon, 10(7), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28701

Morris, G., Li, Li. & Xu, J. (2024). Enhancing Educational Leadership and Management on Transnational Campuses in 2023 and Beyond. Chinese Education & Society, 56(5-6), 435-450. https://doi.org/10.1080/10611932.2024.2303940

Morris, G. & Cao, Q. (2024). Continuing Professional Development in the Sports Rehabilitation Industry: A Chinese Case Study. In Felipe, H. & Lopez, M. (Eds.). The Lifelong Learning Journey of Health Professionals: Continuing Education and Professional Development (pp. 177-194). Hershey: IGI Global.

Mo, J. & Morris, G. (2024). Investigating the Employment Motivation, Job Satisfaction, and Dissatisfaction of International High School Teachers in China: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Frontiers in Psychology, 15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1271604

Morris, G. & Berhanu Tesema, F. (2024). To Build a Community in Higher Education, Start from the Ground Up. The Times Higher Education Campus. Available from: To build a community in higher education, start from the ground up | THE Campus Learn, Share, Connect (timeshighereducation.com)

Morris, G., Cao, Q., Wang, A. & Yoshida, M. (2024). Patient-Centred Care in ACL Reconstruction and Meniscus Repair and Rehabilitation: A Chinese Case Study. In Burrell, D. (Ed.). Innovations, Securities, and Case Studies Across Healthcare, Business, and Technology (pp. 359-376). Hershey: IGI Global.

Kozuch, S., Buckley, D., Seserman, M., Gao, G. & Morris, G. (2023). How to Create and Run Pre-Sessional Courses to Enhance Future Success. The Times Higher Education Campus. Available from: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-create-and-run-presessional-courses-enhance-future-success

Morris, G. & Mo, J. (2023). Exploring the Employment Motivation, Job Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction of University English Instructors in Public Institutions: A Chinese Case Study Analysis. Humanities and Social Sciences Communication, 10, 717. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-023-02228-2

Morris, G. (2023). How to Improve your Well-being in Higher Education. The Times Higher Education Campus. Available from: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-improve-your-wellbeing-higher-education

Morris, G. & Mo, J. (2023). How to Enhance Recruitment and Retention at your University? The Times Higher Education Campus. Available from: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-enghance-recruitment-and-retention-your-university

Morris, G. & Li, Li. (2023). (Eds.). Developments and Future Trends in Transnational Higher Education. Hershey: IGI Global.

Morris, G. & Li, Li. (2023). Preface. In Morris, G. & Li, Li. (Eds.). Developments and Future Trends in Transnational Higher Education. Hershey: IGI Global.

Morris, G., Morris, J. & Li, Lei. (2023). Enhancing Educational Leadership in Transnational Higher Education. In Morris, G. & Li, Li. (Eds.). Developments and Future Trends in Transnational Higher Education (pp. 341-358). Hershey: IGI Global.

Morris, G., Xu, J. & Li, Li. (2022). Transitioning to the New Normal: Experiences from a Sino-British Institution. In Kronhke, L. (2022). Cases on Teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) During COVID-19 (pp. 205-230). Hershey: IGI Global.

Morris, G., Zhang, J. & Dai, X. (2022). Why Professional Development is the Key to High Quality Provision in EMI Higher Education EAP in the Age of COVID-19. In Kronhke, L. (2022). Cases on Teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) During COVID-19 (pp. 249-268). Hershey: IGI Global.

Morris, G., Feng, S., Zhang, J., Hu, J. & Dai, X. (2022). Teams Story Challenge. Ready to TELL, 1, Act 4.

Morris, G. (2021). ‘Leading During a Pandemic: A Case for Prioritising Maslow ahead of Bloom.’ Language Teaching in China, Pilot Issue, pp. 66-71.

Morris, G. (2021). ‘Charting the School of Languages Evolutionary Development: A Leadership Perspective.’ Language Teaching in China, Pilot Issue, pp. 78-83.

Morris, G., Sheridan, S., Xu. J., Liang, W., Lv, F., Foster, R., Di, S., Zhang, C. & Perrin, S. (2021). Educational Symbiosis: Designing English Language Learning Courses to Support Syntegrative Education. In Xiang, C.H. (Ed.), Trends and Developments for the Future of Language Education in Higher Education (pp.187-207). Hershey: IGI Global.

Li, Li. & Morris, G. (2021). Thriving in the New Normal: In-Service Professional Development Needs and Experiences. In Xiang, C.H. (Ed.), Trends and Developments for the Future of Language Education in Higher Education (pp.253-271). Hershey: IGI Global.

Morris, G. (2021). Investigating the Employment Motivation and Job Satisfaction of Expatriate Language Teachers. EdD Thesis. University of Exeter: Exeter.

Morris, G. (2019). ‘Human Resource Management.’ In Bai, T (Ed.), Business Fundamentals (pp. 77-100). Shanghai: Red Globe Press (Macmillan International).

Morris, G. (2019). ‘Supply Chain Management.’ In Bai, T (Ed.), Business Fundamentals (pp. 101-113). Shanghai: Red Globe Press (Macmillan International).

Chen, C. & Morris, G. (2019). (Eds.). How Language Works: A Brief Introduction to Linguistics. Shanghai: Red Globe Press (Palgrave Macmillan International).

Morris, G. (2019). ‘The Origins of Language.’ In Chen, C. & Morris, G. (Eds.). How Language Works (pp. 11-29). Shanghai: Red Globe Press (Palgrave Macmillan International).

Morris, G. & Jordan, E. (2019). ‘Customized Language Assessment for Specific Academic Degree Programmes: A Sino-British English-Medium University Case Study.’ Thai TESOL Proceedings 2019, pp. 50-63.

Jordan, E. & Morris, G. (2019). ‘Selective Assessment – Can it Predict Performance in all Four Skills?’ Thai TESOL Proceedings 2019, pp. 64-77.

Morris, G. (2017). ‘Employment Goals, L2 Motivation and Curriculum Design.’ English Teaching in China, 8, pp. 20-27.

Jordan, E., Bai, T. & Morris, G. (2017). ‘Large Groups, Language Support, and Mobile Learning: How an Undergraduate Business Module is responding to Recent Global Trends in Higher Education.’ English Teaching in China, 8, pp. 28-33.

Pernice, R., Morris, G., Li, C. & Brantingham, A. (2017). ‘Teaching and Learning in a Multi-Disciplinary World: Examples from a Sino-British University in China.’ Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal, 8 (3), pp. 2683-2690.

Morris, G. (2016). ‘Bridging the Divide: Investigating Chinese Undergraduate English Majors’ Employment Goals, L2 Motivation and Course Preferences. In Arora, S. (Ed.). Teaching English from Classes to Masses (pp. 2-11). Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Morris, G. (2016). ‘Analyzing and Revising a Diagnostic Speaking Test for Local Officials.’ In Doman, E. Bidal, J. (Eds.). Departing from Tradition: Innovations in English Language Teaching and Learning (pp. 224-239). Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Brantingham, A., Li, C., Morris, G. & Pernice, R. (2016). ‘Multi-Disciplinary Teaching and Learning: Planning ahead for Collaborative Practice in an Innovative Era.’ World Congress on Education Proceedings (WCE-2016), 10-13 October 2016, Dublin, Ireland, pp. 114-117.

Morris, G. (2015). ‘The Nature of Educational Research.’ In Doman, E (Ed.). Reframing English Education in Asia (pp.5-15). Salt Lake City: American Academic Press.

Morris, G. (2015). ‘Reconsidering Syllabus Design: The Importance of Learner Goals and Motives.’ International Multi Journal, 11 (2), pp. 12-17.

Morris, G. & Jordan, E. (2015). ‘Specific Academic Degree Programmes and Customised Language Assessment.’ Proceedings of the XX International Conference of the Education, Learning Styles, Individual Differences Network, 1-3 July 2015, Exeter, Brno, Czech Republic: Tribun, pp. 135-136.

Morris, G. & Shen, X. (2015). ‘An Investigation into Chinese Language Learners’ Language Learning Strategies and Motivation in Mainland China.’ Proceedings of the XX International Conference of the Education, Learning Styles, Individual Differences Network, 1-3 July 2015, Exeter, Brno, Czech Republic: Tribun, pp. 137-138.

Morris, G. (2014). ‘Career Goals and L2 Motivation: A Chinese Case Study.’ Tikkha, N. English for Employability, 8 November 2014, Nagpur. Nagpur: Mahila Mahavidyalaya, pp. 23-30.

Morris, G. (2014). ‘Employment Goals, L2 Motivation and Curriculum Design.’ In Cai, J. Abrar-Ul-Hassan, S (Eds.). ESP in the Internationalization of Higher Education (pp. 183-191). Saarbrucken: Lambert Academic Publishing.

Morris, G. (2014). ‘Career Goals and L2 Motivation: An Investigation of Chinese College English Major’s L2 Motivational Drives.’ Asian EFL Journal [Online], Theses. Available online from http://asian-efl-journal.com/ [Accessed: 25 February 2014]. 

Morris, G., Li, Li & Xu, J. “Exploring Transnational Higher Education Leadership.” Learning and Teaching in Sino-Foreign Cooperative Universities Colloquium, University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China, September 2024.

Ye, J., Morris, G. & Cervera, R. “Engaging Students with Academic Research to Enhance Language Learning: Insights from Experience.” Conference of Pre-University Education 2024 (COPE24), University of Nottingham, Putrajaya, Malaysia, August 2024.

Ye, J., Morris, G. & Cervera, R. " Creative Writing, Academic Essays and Microfilms: Using Competitions to Enhance Course Engagement and Language Learning." (Poster Presentation). Conference of Pre-University Education 2024 (COPE24), University of Nottingham, Putrajaya, Malaysia, August 2024.

Ye, J., Morris, G., Cervera, R. & Liu, S. "Leading in a VUCA World: Lessons from Transnational Education Leadership." (Poster Presentation). Conference of Pre-University Education 2024 (COPE24), University of Nottingham, Putrajaya, Malaysia, August 2024.

Morris, G. & Ye, J. “Enhancing Higher Education Recruitment and Retention through Considering the Employee Voice.” HEAd International Conference, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Valencia, June 2024.

Morris, G. & Ye, J. “Employment Motivation and Job Satisfaction in Transnational Higher Education: A School Level Case Study.” HEAd International Conference, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Valencia, June 2024.

Zhang, J., Ma, X. & Morris, G. “Teaching, Learning and Technology and the BIG Question of Ethics.” School of Languages at XJTLU Conference, Xi’an Jiao Tong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, June 2024.

Morris, G. & Xu, J. “Journeying into the Unknown: Considering the Future of Education at the Dawn of AI.” (Virtual Presentation). Teaching and Learning Conference, University of Nottingham, April 2024.

Morris, G. & Chai, L. “Employment Motivation, Satisfaction and Change Management.” CELE CPD Series, University of Nottingham Ningbo, Ningbo, China, March 2024.

Ma, X., Zhang, J., Morris, G. & Xu. J.  "Exploring the Use of Technology in Education." (Poster Presentation). School of International Studies ICLDA Conference, Zhejiang University, October 2023.

Zhang, J., Ma, X., Morris, G. & Xu. J. "Ethical Considerations in 2023: International Education Teaching and Assessment". (Poster Presentation). School of International Studies ICLDA Conference, Zhejiang University, October 2023.

Xu, J., Morris, G., Zhang, J. & Ma, X. "Journeying into the Unknown: Considering the Future of Education at the Dawn of AI." (Poster Presentation). School of International Studies ICLDA Conference, Zhejiang University, October 2023.

Morris, G. “The Inevitability of Change: The Importance of Acceptance.” Library-TEDx Event, Xi’an Jiao Tong-Liverpool University, September 2023.

Zhang, J., Ma, X., Feng, S., Shi, G. & Morris, G. “Drawing on Competition PBL to Promote Learner Autonomy and Develop Inter-Transferable Skills.” School of Languages at XJTLU Symposium 2023, Xi’an Jiao Tong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, June 2023.

Zhang, J., Ma, X., Feng, S., Shi, G. & Morris, G. “Promoting Learner Autonomy through the Research Process: Fast Tracking the Solo Flight.” School of Languages at XJTLU Symposium 2023, Xi’an Jiao Tong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, June 2023.

Morris, G. “Enriching Teacher Development through promoting Employee Wellbeing through Mindfulness.” (Virtual Presentation). UNNC EAP / ESP Conference, University of Nottingham Ningbo, May 2023.

Morris, G. “Tales of Employment Motivation, Job Satisfaction and Research Studies.” (Virtual Presentation). UNNC EAP / ESP Conference, University of Nottingham Ningbo, May 2023.

Xu, J. & Morris, G. “Professional Development, Reflective Learning and the EAP Practitioner.” (Virtual Presentation). EAP Conference, The University of St Andrews, February 2022.

Morris, G. “Perse (Suzhou), The 42 Society and a Sporting Odyssey.” (Virtual Presentation). The Perse School Suzhou, January 2022.

Li, Li. & Morris, G. “In-service Professional Development: Experiences from the Field.” (Virtual Presentation) The AILA World Congress of Applied Linguistics. Groningen, Netherlands, August 2021.

Morris, G. “Tackling Career Progression Challenges.” (Virtual Presentation) BALEAP PIM, Durham University, June 2021.

Morris, G. & Li, Li. “Supporting Teachers Needs through In-Service Professional Development.” (Virtual Presentation) CEAPA-BALEAP 2021 International Conference, Xi’an Jiao Tong-Liverpool University, May 2021.

Liang, W., Foster., Lv, F., Hu, H. & Morris, G. “(EAP) Assessments and Syntegrative Education.” (Virtual Presentation) CEAPA-BALEAP 2021 International Conference, Xi’an Jiao Tong-Liverpool University, May 2021.

Lv, F., Liang, W., Foster, R., Hu, H. & Morris, G. “(EAP) Course Design and Syntegrative Education.” (Virtual Presentation) CEAPA-BALEAP 2021 International Conference, Xi’an Jiao Tong-Liverpool University, May 2021.

Hu, H. & Morris, G. “Tailoring Assessments for an Undergraduate EAP Module Designed to Support Syntegrative Education.” (Virtual Presentation) BALEAP Biennial Conference, University of Glasgow, April 2021.

Morris, G. & Li, Li. “Supporting Teachers Needs through In-Service Professional Development.” (Virtual Presentation) BALEAP Biennial Conference, University of Glasgow, April 2021.

Li, Lei & Morris, G. “Motivating Young Learners Through Interactive Environments and Activities.” (Virtual Presentation) The 17^th Cambodia TESOL Conference, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, February 2021.

Hu, H. & Morris, G. “Designing an EAP Course for Undergraduate Engineering Technology Students Enrolled on Syntegrative Education Degrees at a Sino-British University in China.” (Virtual Presentation) The 17^th Cambodia TESOL Conference, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, February 2021.

Morris, G. & Li, Li. “In-Service Professional Development: Experiences from the Field.” (Virtual Presentation) Hong Kong University Hub Conference, China, January 2021.

Morris, G. & Li, Lei. “Reflecting on and Analysing the Evolution of an Interdisciplinary Course.” (Virtual Presentation) Hong Kong University Hub Conference, China, January 2021.

Morris, G. & Li, Li. “Experiences of In-Service Professional Development.” (Virtual Presentation) Asia TEFL International Conference, Kintex Convention Center, Goyang, South Korea, November 2020.

Morris, G. & Li, Lei. “Evolving an Inter-disciplinary Course to Enhance Student Learning.” (Virtual Presentation) Asia TEFL International Conference, Kintex Convention Center, Goyang, South Korea, November 2020.

Morris, G. “Expatriate Language Teacher Motivation and Job Satisfaction.” (Virtual Presentation) Asia TEFL International Conference, Kintex Convention Center, Goyang, South Korea, November 2020.

Morris. G. “Expatriate Language Teacher Motivation and Job Satisfaction.” University of Bristol Virtual Doctorate Conference, Bristol, England, June 2020.

Morris, G. & Wan, X. “Evaluating EAP Provision: A Holistic Perspective.” (Virtual Presentation) The 3^rd Annual Conference of Asia ESP and the 8^th Chinese National Symposium of ESP. Chongqing University, Chongqing, China, November 2019.

Morris, G. “Travel Writing Through a Western Lens in the Far East.” Association of Commonwealth Language and Literature Studies (ACLALS) Triennial Conference, Auckland University, Auckland, New Zealand, July 2019.

Chen, C. & Morris, G. “Principles and Suggestions for Large Classroom Teaching.” The Language Centre Symposium, Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, May 2019.

Chen, C. & Morris, G. “Principles and Suggestions for Large Classroom Teaching.” ILEAD Colloquium, Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, May 2019.

Morris, G. “Revisiting Innovatively Evolving an Inter-Disciplinary Course to Enhance Student Learning.” The 15^th Cambodia TESOL Conference, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, February 2019.

Morris, G. “Changing Tack - Evolving EAP Provision.” The 15^th Cambodia TESOL Conference, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, February 2019.

Morris, G. “Expatriate English Language Teachers Employment Motivation and Job Satisfaction.” The 15^th Cambodia TESOL Conference, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, February 2019.

Morris, G. “Revisiting Innovatively Evolving an Inter-Disciplinary Course to Enhance Student Learning.” The 39th Annual Thailand TESOL International Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, January 2019.

Morris, G. & Xu, J. “Innovatively Evolving an Inter-Disciplinary Course to Enhance Student Learning.” The 16^th Asia TEFL, 1^st MAAL and 6^th HAAL International Conference, Macau University, Macau, China, June 2018.

Xu, J. & Morris, G. “Evolving Pedagogy - From EAP to Inter-Disciplinary Modules.” The 16^th Asia TEFL, 1^st MAAL and 6^th HAAL International Conference, Macau University, Macau, China, June 2018.

O’Toole, K., Emmons, K., Brantingham, A., Morris, G., Li, T., Lu, X. & Collinson, J. “Round Table Discussion.” International Symposium of English Writing Centres in Chinese Universities, Zhejiang University, Haining, China, June 2018.

Morris, G. & Lu, X. “Challenges, Trails and Tribulations- The Background Behind Establishing an American Influenced Concept at a Sino-British Institution in China.” International Symposium of English Writing Centres in Chinese Universities, Zhejiang University, Haining, China, June 2018.

Morris, G. & Liang, W. “Customizing Language Assessments for Specific Academic Degree Programmes.” (Virtual Presentation) The 8^th International Conference on English Language Teaching, CELEA Chinese English Language Conference, Xi’an International Studies University, Xi’an, China, October 2017.

Morris, G. & Liang, W. “The Pitfalls of Poorly Designed Tests.” (Virtual Presentation) The 8^th International Conference on English Language Teaching, CELEA Chinese English Language Conference, Xi’an International Studies University, Xi’an, China, October 2017.

Morris, G. & Liang, W. “Considering EAP Assessment Design at a Sino-British University.” (Virtual Presentation) The 8^th International Conference on English Language Teaching, CELEA Chinese English Language Conference, Xi’an International Studies University, Xi’an, China, October 2017.

Morris, G. “Employment Motivation and Job Satisfaction.” The Language Centre Symposium. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, October 2017.

Morris, G. “Protecting Our Environment - What Can We Really Do?” The Sustainability Working Group Round Table Event. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, October 2017.

Morris, G. “Employment Motivation and Job Satisfaction: The Case of Expatriate English Language Teachers at a Sino-British University in China.” The 3^rd EdD Summer Research Forum, Exeter University, Exeter, England, July 2017.

Sherwood, R., Molinero, G., Li, C., Morris, G. & Brantingham, A. “Ways To Use ICE With 150+ Students.” The Language Centre Symposium. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, June 2017.

Pernice, R., Brantingham, A., Molinero, G., Morris, G. & Li, C. “Innovatively Evolving an Inter-Disciplinary Course to Enhance Student Learning.” International Conference on Planning and Design Education in the Context of China’s New-Type Urbanisation. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, June 2017.

Morris, G. & Liang, W. “Considering the Role of a Writing Center in a Sino-British University in China: Necessity or Luxury.” The First Writing Centres Association of China Conference 2017. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, June 2017.

Morris, G. & Liang, W. “From EAP to Joint Delivery Modules - Evolving Pedagogic Directions.” Faces of English 2: Teaching and Researching Academic and Professional English. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, June 2017.

Liang, W. & Morris, G. “Teaching Professional English to Physical Education Staff.” Faces of English 2: Teaching and Researching Academic and Professional English. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, June 2017.

Morris, G. “Designing an In-house English Language Placement Test: From Concept Initiation to Assessment Administration” The English Language Centre Seminar. Liverpool University, Liverpool, England, June 2017.

Morris, G. & Liang, W. “Designing EAP Assessment: Examples from a Sino-British University.” The 3rd China EAP Association Annual Conference & the 2nd International Symposium on EAP in Asia (CEAPA2017), Wuhan, China, May 2017.

Morris, G. & Liang, W. “The Evolution of EAP modules and Language Centre provision at a Sino-British University.” The 3rd China EAP Association Annual Conference & the 2nd International Symposium on EAP in Asia (CEAPA2017), Wuhan, China, May 2017.

Morris, G., Molinero, G., Pernice, R. & Brantingham, A. “Innovatively Evolving an Inter-Disciplinary Course to Enhance Student Learning.” The XJTLU Learning and Teaching Colloquium. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, April 2017.

Morris, G. & Liang, W. “Giving Students Written Feedback – Challenges and Possibilities.” The XJTLU Learning and Teaching Colloquium. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, April 2017.

Morris, G. “Employment Motivation and Job Satisfaction: The Case of Expatriate English Language Teachers at a Sino-British University in China.” The GSE Conference, Exeter, England, March 2017.

Morris, G. “Investigating the Employment Motivation and Workplace Experiences of Expatriate Language Centre Tutors: A Sino-British University Case Study.” The South West Doctoral Conference Training Conference (SWDTC), Exeter, England, November 2016.

Morris, G. & Chen, Y. “Environmental Sustainability.” The Urban Planning and Design Department, CDE201 Guest Lecture Series. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, November 2016.

Brantingham, A., Li, C., Morris, G. & Pernice, R. “Multi-Disciplinary Teaching and Learning: Planning ahead for Collaborative Practice in an Innovative Era.” (Virtual Presentation) The World Congress on Education (WCE-2016), Dublin, Ireland, October 2016.

Morris, G. “Employment Motivation and Expatriate English Language Teachers: A Sino-British University Chinese Case Study.” The 2^nd EdD Summer Research Forum, Exeter University, Exeter, England, July 2016.

Morris, G. & Paterson, A. “EAP Curriculum Design: Considering Challenges and Possible Solutions.” The 1^st International Symposium and the 2^nd Annual Conference of China EAP Association. CEAPA and Fudan University, Shanghai, China, May 2016.

Morris, G. & Paterson, A. “The Professionalism of Teaching, TESOL and Pre-Service TESOL Teacher Education.” The 1^st International Symposium and the 2^nd Annual Conference of China EAP Association. CEAPA and Fudan University, Shanghai, China, May 2016.

Morris, G. & Paterson, A. “Designing EAP Assessments: Examples from a Sino-British University.” The 1^st International Symposium and the 2^nd Annual Conference of China EAP Association. CEAPA and Fudan University, Shanghai, China, May 2016.

Morris, G. “Travel Planning and Reality: Experiences from Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia and Wales.” The International Business School Suzhou, Executive MBA Programme. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, May 2016.

Brantingham, A., Li, C., Morris, G. & Pernice, R. “Multi-Disciplinary Teaching and Learning: Planning ahead for Collaborative Practice in an Innovative Era.” The XJTLU Learning and Teaching Colloquium. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, April 2016.

Jordan, E., Morris, G. & Bai, T. “Large groups, embedded language support, and blended learning: How an IBSS-LC jointly delivered undergraduate module is responding to current global trends in higher education.” The XJTLU Learning and Teaching Colloquium. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, April 2016.

Morris, G. “Employment Motivation and Expatriate English Language Teachers: A Sino-British University Case Study.” Graduate School of Education Educational Research Conference, Exeter University, Exeter, England, March 2016.

Morris, G. & Jordan, E. (In absentia) “Specific Academic Degree Programmes and Customised Language Assessment” The 13^th Asia TEFL International Conference, International Youth Cultural Centre, Nanjing, China, November 2015.

Costley, T., Hartigan, S., Beech, H. & Morris, G. “How to Choose a Course and Enhance your Career.” The Language Centre Symposium. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, October 2015.

Morris, G. & Jordan, E. (In absentia) “Customised Language Assessment for Specific Academic Degree Programmes” The 4^th National Conference of the Chinese Association for ESP and the 7th International Conference on ESP in Asia, University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, China, September 2015.

Morris, G. & Jordan, E. (In absentia) “Specific Academic Degree Programmes and Customised Language Assessment” The 8^th International Conference of English as a Lingua Franca, Beijing International Convention Center, Beijing, China, August 2015.

Morris, G. “The Professionalism of Teaching, TESOL and TESOL Pre-Service TESOL Teacher Education.” The 1^st EdD Summer Research Forum, Exeter University, Exeter, England, July 2015.

Shen, X. & Morris, G. “An Investigation into Chinese Learner’s Language Learning Strategies and Motivation in Mainland China.” The 13^th BCLTS International Conference Teaching and learning Chinese in Higher Education, Oxford University, Oxford, England, July 2015.

Morris, G. & Jordan, E. (In absentia) “Customized Language Assessment for Specific Academic Degree Programmes: A Sino-British English-Medium University Case Study.” Education, Learning, Styles, Individual differences Network 20th International Conference, Exeter University, Exeter, England, July 2015.

Morris, G. & Shen, X. (In absentia) “An Investigation into Chinese Learner’s Language Learning Strategies and Motivation in Mainland China.” Education, Learning, Styles, Individual differences Network 20th International Conference, Exeter University, Exeter, England, July 2015.

Morris, G. “The Professionalism of Teaching, TESOL and Pre-Service TESOL Teacher Education,” The School of International Studies. University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China, May 2015.

Morris, G. “Syllabus Design: Considering the Alternatives. Reflecting on Different Approaches to Curriculum and Materials Design,” The School of International Studies. University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China, May 2015.

Morris, G. “Employment Goals, L2 Motivation and Syllabus Design.” The 2015 Graduate School of Education Annual Research Conference. Exeter University, Exeter, England, April 2015.

Liang, Y., Zhou, Y., Shen, X. & Morris, G. “An Investigation into Chinese Learner’s Language Learning Strategies and Motivation in Mainland China,” The XJTLU Learning and Teaching Colloquium. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, April 2015.

Morris, G. “Language Learning and Acquisition: Enhancing Learner’s Vocabulary.” The 2015 International Conference on Language Form and Function, Soochow University, Suzhou, China, March 2015.

Morris, G. “Curriculum and Materials Design: From One End of the Spectrum to the Other.” English Language Teaching International Conference, Macau University, Macau, China, February 2015.

Morris, G. “Testing: How and When Not To Do It!” English Language Teaching International Conference, Macau University, Macau, China, February 2015.

Morris, G. “Curriculum Design and L2 Motivation: Considering the Plan and the Delivery (A Reflection on Practice).” The English Language Centre Professional Development Seminar, Macau University, Macau, China, February 2015.

Morris, G. & Shen, X. “Bridging the Academic-Employment Divide: An Investigation into University Undergraduates’ Employment Goals, Language Learning Motivation and Strategies and Course Preferences.” (Poster Presentation). ESRC SWDTC Research College, SS Great Britain: Bristol, December 2014.

Coyle, M. & Morris, G. “What Type of Team Do You Want to Be?” The Physical Education Centre Value of Education Seminar. Xi’an Jiao Tong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, December 2014.

Morris, G. “College English Major’s Career Goals and L2 Motivation: A Chinese Case Study,” English for Employability International Conference, Stree Shikshan Prasarak Mandal College, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, India, November 2014.

Jordan, E. & Morris, G. “An Exploration into the Predictive Validity of a Selective Assessment Placement Test,” The Inaugural Meeting and 1^st Symposium of the Intercollegiate Foreign Language Teaching and Research Association of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou, China, November 2014.

Shen, X., Morris, G., Zhou, Y. & Liang, Y. “Chinese Language Learning Strategies and Motivation.” (Poster Presentation) SWDTC Student Conference 2014, The Research College at SS Great Britain, Bristol, England, November 2014.

Shen, X., Morris, G., Zhou, Y. & Liang, Y. “Chinese Language Learning Strategies and Motivation.” (Poster Presentation) SWDTC Student Conference 2014, University of Bath, Bath, England, November 2014.

Morris, G. “Employment Goals (L2 Motivation) and Curriculum Design,” The Seventh International Conference on English Language Teaching in China, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China, October 2014.

Jordan, E. & Morris, G. “Selective Assessment – Can It Predict Performance In All Four Skills?” The Language Centre Symposium. Xi’an Jiao Tong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, October 2014.

Jordan, E. & Morris, G. “Selective Assessment – Can It Predict Performance In All Four Skills?” The 2nd British Council Symposium on Supporting Reform in Education, The British Council, Tokyo, Japan, September 2014.

Morris, G. & Jordan, E. “Customised Language Assessment for Specific Academic Degree Programmes” The 2nd British Council Symposium on Supporting Reform in Education, The British Council, Tokyo, Japan, September 2014.

Morris, G. “Employment Goals, L2 Motivation and Course Design,” The 8th Annual International Free Linguistics Conference, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China, September 2014.

Morris, G. & Jordan, E. “A Robot Writing Tutor? Chatbots in Academic Writing Instruction,” The School of Foreign Languages, Wuhan University of Technology and the English Language Centre, University of Macau International Symposium of ESL Writing. Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China, September 2014.

Jordan, E. & Morris, G. “Online Forums for Writing Practice – How do the Students Feel?” The School of Foreign Languages, Wuhan University of Technology and the English Language Centre, University of Macau International Symposium of ESL Writing. Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China, September 2014.

Morris, G. “Employment Goals, L2 Motivation and Curriculum Design,” (Virtual Presentation) The 4^th International and 45^th Annual ELTAI Conference. Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, India, August 2014.

Shen, X. & Morris, G. “An Investigation into Chinese Learner’s Language Learning Strategies and Motivation in Mainland China,” The AILA World Congress 2014. Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane, Australia, August 2014.

Morris, G. “Employment Goals, L2 Motivation and Curriculum Design,” The International Federation for Modern Languages and Literatures XXVI International Congress. Nottingham Ningbo University, Ningbo, China, June 2014.

Morris, G. “Employment Goals, L2 Motivation and Syllabus Design,” The Fourth Conference of the LSP and Professional Communication Association for the Asia-Pacific Rim and the Third National Conference of the Chinese Association for ESP. University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China, June 2014.

Morris, G. “Employment Goals, L2 Motivation and Curriculum Design,” The Comparative Education Society of Asia 9th Biennial Conference. Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China, May 2014.

Morris, G. “Career Goals, L2 Motivation and Curriculum Design,” The XJTLU Learning and Teaching Colloquium. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, April 2014.

Morris, G. “Employment Goals, L2 Motivation and Curriculum Design,” The Language Centre Symposium. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, April 2014.

Morris, G. “Employment Goals and Materials Design,” The English Language Centre Conference. Macau University, Macau, China, March 2014.

Morris, G. & Lee, J. “How to Conduct Research: The Nature of Educational Research,” The Language Centre Symposium. Xi’an Jiao Tong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, January 2014.

Morris, G. “Employment Goals and L2 Motivation,” The 2^nd International Conference of the Chinese Association for ESP and the 5^th International Conference on ESP in Asia. Fudan University, Shanghai, China, September 2013.

Morris, G. “Employment Goals, L2 Motivation and Curriculum Design,” The BERA Post Graduate Symposium. Marlborough College, Wiltshire, England, August 2013.