Forging the Future: Politics, Economics, and Society in Global Public Policy
Call for Student Volunteers
The Department of International Studies at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) invites applications from PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students to serve as Student Volunteers for the international conference Forging the Future: Politics, Economics, and Society in Global Public Policy to be held on 15 May 2026 at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, South Campus, Suzhou.
Student volunteers play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running and overall success of the conference. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an international academic event, interact with leading scholars and policymakers, and become part of a dynamic academic environment.
Volunteers will work under the supervision of the Conference Organising Committee and the School Academic Administrator.
We are looking for 10 enthusiastic students to join our volunteer team.
Who Can Apply
We welcome applications from:
PhD students
Master’s students
Bachelor’s students
Applicants must be currently enrolled at XJTLU at the time of the conference.
Responsibilities
Student volunteers will assist with:
Pre-conference preparation (materials, coordination with guest speakers and administrative staff)
Registration and welcome desk support
Assisting speakers and participants
Session and room management
Basic technical and logistical support
Providing directions and general information to attendees
Volunteers are expected to be available on the conference day (15 May 2026) and/or in the months preceding the event.
Benefits
Student volunteers will receive:
Recognition of work as Work Placement hours (for eligible UG students)
Recognition of work as Leadership Scheme credits (for students enrolled in HSS)
Free conference registration
Lunch and refreshments on the conference day
Opportunities to attend conference sessions when not on duty
Direct exposure to high-level academic discussions in global public policy
Networking opportunities with international scholars and practitioners
An official certificate of participation issued by the Department of International Studies
Required Qualifications
Good command of spoken and written English
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Reliability, professionalism, and a team-oriented attitude
How to Apply
Please submit:
A short motivation statement (3–5 sentences) including:
Forging the Future: Politics, Economics, and Society in Global Public Policy
Call for Student Volunteers
The Department of International Studies at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) invites applications from PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students to serve as Student Volunteers for the international conference Forging the Future: Politics, Economics, and Society in Global Public Policy to be held on 15 May 2026 at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, South Campus, Suzhou.
Student volunteers play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running and overall success of the conference. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an international academic event, interact with leading scholars and policymakers, and become part of a dynamic academic environment.
Volunteers will work under the supervision of the Conference Organising Committee and the School Academic Administrator.
We are looking for 10 enthusiastic students to join our volunteer team.
Who Can Apply
We welcome applications from:
Applicants must be currently enrolled at XJTLU at the time of the conference.
Responsibilities
Student volunteers will assist with:
Volunteers are expected to be available on the conference day (15 May 2026) and/or in the months preceding the event.
Benefits
Student volunteers will receive:
Required Qualifications
How to Apply
Please submit:
Send your application to:
Ms Wenyuan Yu — Wenyuan.Yu@xjtlu.edu.cn
Deadline: 5:00 PM, 6 March 2026
Email subject: Student Volunteer Application – Forging the Future 2026
Contact
For further information, please contact: Ms Wenyuan Yu at Wenyuan.Yu@xjtlu.edu.cn.