University of Surrey

Do you have a passion for live events and technical production? Guildford School of Acting (GSA) is seeking an experienced Events Technician to join our Technical Team within the Operations and Events Department. The Role In this hands-on role, you will support the planning and delivery of a wide range of events across GSA and the wider University. Working closely with academic staff, professional services colleagues, visiting artists, and students, you will help deliver high-quality technical solutions that support learning, performance, and public engagement. You will play a key role in delivering technical support for: School and University events, both on campus and at external venues Open days, auditions, and recruitment events Conferences, lectures, and symposia Public performances, showcases, and special events Research events and student society activities The Technical Team provides equipment support, mentoring, maintenance, and expert guidance across all activity areas. Delivering an exceptional student, staff, and visitor experience is central to everything we do. Working hours: Typically 9am–5pm, however the role requires flexibility, with hours subject to change to meet event schedules, including occasional evenings and weekends. About You You will bring professional experience providing technical support for live events, conferences, or performances, ideally within a higher-education, arts, or cultural environment. We are looking for someone who has: Strong practical knowledge of live event production, including sound, lighting, and basic AV systems Experience setting up, operating, and striking technical equipment for a variety of event types Excellent organisational, administrative, and interpersonal skills The ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and external stakeholders Confidence supporting multiple events simultaneously and managing changing priorities Experience maintaining technical equipment and contributing to safe working practices A proactive, solution-focused approach with a strong commitment to customer service Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and a commitment to safe, inclusive working practices Experience working in a performance or conservatoire setting, and familiarity with university events and protocols, would be advantageous. Why GSA? The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. As part of the University of Surrey, GSA is one of the UK’s leading drama schools, offering an inspiring and collaborative working environment. In this role, your skills and passion will directly contribute to shaping the future of theatre, performance, and production. In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement and pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. We encourage continued professional practice through external work where possible and we have opportunities to work with both future professionals and established industry practitioners on GSA Productions. Further Information To apply, please upload a CV and covering letter to the University website. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the role. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Sarah Sage, Theatre Technical Manager at s.sage@surrey.ac.uk Interviews will be held on campus Tuesday 31 March 2026 We are actively committed to looking for all kinds of talent to build a diverse staff team at the GSA. We understand creating and maintaining a work environment in which all social groups are represented and moreover, feel safe and respected, is something we must work at. We do not take this for granted. We see anti-racism and anti-discrimination more broadly as a life-long commitment. We are working towards removing all barriers that staff, applicants and students may experience. Steps taken include having gender-balanced and racially diverse panels, undertaking anti-racism training and unconscious bias training and considering all candidates against a clear, realistic and well-defined person specification. We would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from the Global majority, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans. Further details Job Description

Ref.: 534483 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Urban Planning and Design (01300) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Professor on Tenure Terms in the Department of Urban Planning and Design (Ref. 534483), to commence in January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. HKU’s Department of Urban Planning and Design (DUPAD) is an internationally leading planning school with excellence in teaching and research in urban and regional development, urban analytics and smart cities, climate urban resilience and planetary, transport city and society, housing and social development. Its vision is to offer leadership in intellectual and methodological developments in the field, as well as making lasting impact on urban planning, management and policy developments in Hong Kong, mainland China, the Belt and Road Region and further afield. DUPAD is celebrating its 45th Anniversary, with a history of blending urban science, planning, design and policy analytics and has one of the strongest groups of urban scholars and scientists in the world. It is also active in interdisciplinary research, with strong links with geography, public health, real-estate and urban economics, transport, architecture, social science and environmental science groups in HKU and other universities. The Department is one of the most well-established and globally respected urban research centres in the Asia-Pacific region. The Department offers a range of taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and M.Phil./Ph.D. research programmes in urban and regional development and governance, spatial economy and planning, transport studies, urban analytics and smart cities, housing studies, healthy cities and urban environmental studies. Information about the Department can be obtained at https://www.arch.hku.hk/programmes/upad/. The Department seeks an outstanding scholar with proven international leadership in research, teaching and knowledge exchange in the field of urban and regional planning, and/or urban/regional economics. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in relevant fields, and a good general background in urban scholarship as well as their research specialisms. They should have a distinguished and sustained record of conducting high-quality impactful research, as indicated by publications and competitive grants, international recognition for scholarship, capability of leading interdisciplinary projects and proven managerial and leadership skills. In addition, applicants should demonstrate a strong track record of high-quality teaching and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of scholars, researchers, and educators. They should also have versatile academic ability and personality, intellectual and practical vision, and an aspiration/ability to develop strong connections with industry and the public sector. A track record of research in the Asia-Pacific region will be an advantage but is not essential. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.  Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a research statement and future plans, and teaching philosophy. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 29, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 534481 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Future Media (31200) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Professor of Practice/Associate of Practice in the School of Future Media (Ref.: 534481), to commence in September 2026 or from as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. School of Future Media Established on October 1, 2025, the School of Future Media (SFM) consists of three Divisions: the Journalism and Media Studies Centre (Asia’s premier journalism education department, founded in 1999); the Documentary and AI Filmmaking Division (teaching documentary since 2010, and AI filmmaking since 2023), and the Global Creative Industries Division. Positioned in Hong Kong—a global city linking Asia and the world—the School aims to cultivate pioneers across all media sectors and creative industries. Grounded in the values of journalistic excellence, critical thinking and impactful storytelling, SFM is committed to research and development on AI and emerging technologies in media and communications, such as XR/AR/VR, fostering synergy between the academia and industry. The SFM represents HKU’s strategic response to the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of media, innovation, creative industries, and everyday life. We are pleased to invite outstanding scholars and industry leaders to contribute to building the new school upon a legacy of excellence. For more information on the School, please visit https://hkums.hku.hk/. The Position Applicants are invited for one or more of the areas of expertise under the headings below. Interdisciplinary experience and expertise are most welcome and highly valued. Journalism: AI applications in journalism practices, entrepreneurship, business journalism; Documentary: video production, directing, post-production; AI Film: generative AI models, model training, AI video editing and post-production, 3D and animation integration, audience and workflow design; and Global Creative Industries: gaming and digital humanities, visual arts and museum studies, music and performing arts, visual communications.  Requirements Applicants should be highly accomplished professionals from the industry/public sector. They should possess a Master’s degree or above in journalism, communication or related fields, with at least 15 years of professional and practical experience in the journalism, film production or media industries, preferably with 5 of those years in senior management positions, as well as proven exceptional contributions to the industry at national/regional and international levels. Extensive teaching and supervisory experience in media education and curriculum design is required, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in either teaching or conducting training at tertiary or professional level. Proven leadership experience in administration, programme and curriculum development, and experience in China and Asia are advantages. Applicants with lesser qualification and experience may be considered for appointment for Associate Professor of Practice. Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will principally engage in teaching and curriculum development, knowledge exchange and community engagement. They are also expected to remain active in professional, research or creative activities. He/She will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development, as well as to undertake administrative duties at the Division and/or School levels. What We Offer A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. How to Apply  The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload (1) an up-to-date CV, (2) a teaching statement, (3) relevant teaching evaluations, (4) portfolio of accomplishments in the industry, as well as the contact information of three referees on the online application form. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 30, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier. For further enquiries, please contact Professor Ruby Yang at director.hkums@hku.hk.