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University of Salento

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801–1000th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of Salento

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The University of Salento, with its strong academic reputation and its beautiful Apulia setting, was established in 1955.

Its youth might be seen as something of a strong point, as the university characterises itself as young and dynamic in its approach to teaching.

The university’s faculties are Economics, Engineering, Law, Education, Political and Social Sciences, Humanities, Language and Cultural Heritage, and Mathematics.

A broad range of courses are on offer, most in Italian, with a selection in English.

Internationalisation is a key aim of the university. The University of Salento prides itself on providing a nurturing environment for international students, and Its student welcome centre is managed by ex-students. The centre offers a place to work or just socialise.

The university has more than 130 Erasmus partners and 50 cooperation agreements with other universities, exchanging staff and students and collaborating in research.

Two museums are located on the university campus. The Museo Papirologico contains research on Egyptology, while the Museo Storico Arceologico houses a collection of antiquities that is one of the area’s top tourist attractions.

Lecce, the city in which the university is based, is a fascinating Baroque city rich with Greek influence. Its stunning architecture gives it its nickname: “the Florence of the South”. There are beaches within 30 minutes’ drive of the university campus.

There are three major festivals in Lecce each year, respectively celebrating film, music, and the local patron saint, Oronzo.

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Key Student Statistics

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Student gender ratio
62 F : 38 M (1)
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International student percentage
3% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
23.5 (1)
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Student total
14502 (1)

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


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Competitive

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3 Jul 2026

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UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford

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University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford


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XIAN JIAOTONG LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY (XJTLU)

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

China, Suzhou

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Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

China, Suzhou


POSITION OVERVIEW  Academy: Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Position: Faculty [Full Rank] Location: Suzhou Industrial Park & Taicang, Suzhou, China Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended ABOUT XJTLU In 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was founded by a partnership between the University of Liverpool, UK, and Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. Offering a unique international education experi-ence, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives stu-dents the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students studying in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK. There are currently about 2,500 staff, including more than 1,300 academic staff from over 60 countries. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 120 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. 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ABOUT ACADEMY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY The Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology (AoAIAT) has six research centres: AI for Intelligent Healthcare and Biomedicine (AIHB) Cognitive Intelligence and Agentic AI (CIAA) Emerging Electronics and Energy Technologies (EEET) Intelligent Mediamatics and Data Science (IMDS) Intelligent Automation and Embodied AI (IAEA) Advanced Communications and Information Security (ACIS) As a research and practice-led academy, our faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with a challenging and stimulating environment, as well as unlocking their full potential. Upon graduation, students will become highly-sought-after candidates with strong academic knowledge as well as extensive transferable skills in communication, team-work and project management. This academy operates across two campuses: Suzhou Industrial Park Campus and Taicang Campus. 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Salary

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Global Talent Acquisition Promotion Fair London Session

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU)

Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University United International College

United Kingdom, London

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Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University United International College

United Kingdom, London


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Long a magnet for students with ambitions of studying overseas, BNBU sees many of its graduates snapped up by the world’s leading universities. Our Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Culture and Creativity, School of AI and Liberal Arts, and School of General Education together offer a total of 32 undergraduate programmes and more than a dozen postgraduate programmes. Growing rapidly in size, quality and diversity, BNBU now attracts over 10,000 students to its picturesque campus in the coastal city of Zhuhai, and is actively recruiting first-class faculty members to make it a top-tier liberal arts university in China. 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Discipline Mathematics, Statistics and their related interdisciplinary fields    Application Procedures Applicants should send their CV, academic certificates, and representative research outputs to postdoc@bnbu.edu.cn. Please use the following format in the email subject line: Position Applied – Intended Supervisor – Full Name – Major. For more information about the Postdoctoral Fellow Programme at BNBU, please click below: https://postdoc.bnbu.edu.cn/ https://hro.bnbu.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Job_Vacancy/Postdoctoral.htm Contact Information Human Resources Office Tel: 86-756-3620111 Email: recruit@uic.edu.cn Address: 2000 Jintong Road, Tangjiawan, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China

Salary

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Posted

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Assistant Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM NINGBO CHINA

University of Nottingham Ningbo, China

China, Ningbo

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University of Nottingham Ningbo, China

China, Ningbo


Professor Ying Weng is seeking to recruit an Assistant Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence (outsourced) to join the research project team in School of Computer Science at University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Your Responsibilities: The successful candidate will have specific responsibility for Professor Ying Weng’s research project in Artificial Intelligence. The person appointed will be expected to conduct work using approaches or methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research, and will be responsible for writing up their work for publication. The successful appointee will have the opportunity to use their initiative and creativity to develop research methods and extend their research portfolio. This may include opportunities to: undertake supervised research which may include planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and fieldwork, developing questionnaires and conducting surveys within the framework of an agreed programme. Conduct literature and database searches and carry out analyses and/or tests and/or critical evaluations using specified and agreed techniques, approaches and/or models and document findings.. Contribute to the production of research reports and publications Prepare and present papers on research progress and outcomes to relevant groups including external bodies.. Continue to develop skills in and knowledge of research methods and techniques and contribute to the development of/or choice of techniques, models, methods, critiques and approaches. Communicate information and ideas to other staff and advise and assist other staff within area of expertise. Build relationships with internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding and form relationships for future collaborations. Work in conjunction with others in the research team, achieve objectives and deadlines of the research project. Participate in training and staff development events, as trainer or trainee, as appropriate. Maintain appropriate professional development, expertise and awareness. Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be required. About You: Essential: Degree in relevant subject area. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information. Developing research skills. Ability to contribute to method improvement. Analytical ability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation and creativity. Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externally. Evidence of sufficient breadth or depth of research methodologies and techniques to work in research area. Desirable: Master’s Degree in relevant subject area. Demonstrates a desire to further develop skills and knowledge of research methods and techniques. Some practical experience of applying the specialist skills approaches and techniques required for the role. Evidence in use of research methodologies and techniques to work within research area About Us: Join a unique British University in China. University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. This award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 22 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Computer Science, in the Faculty of Science & Engineering, based at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). The School of Computer Science at UNNC is part of the School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, UK, which is ranked among the top UK Computer Science departments (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/computerscience ). The School at UNNC offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate computer science programmes. Supported by major research grants, the School of Computer Science at UNNC is developing research excellence in areas including Machine Learning, Big Data, Visual Analytics, Computational Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Implementation and Testing, and their applications in manufacturing, transport, healthcare and others. Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support You will be offered a fixed term for 1 year with an outsourced contract effective from June 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. How to Apply Applicants wishing to apply for a vacancy should submit the following documents by email to: job@nottingham.edu.cn before 23:59 (Beijing Time) on the closing date. Please include: Vacancy reference number & title Application Form Cover Letter CV Enquiries If you are unable to apply online please contact the Human Resources Office via Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn and quote the reference number of “184601”.

Salary

101,728 RMB to 150,297 RMB per annum

Posted

2 Jul 2026

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Subjects Taught at the University of Salento

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Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Civil Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology