Overview
Dr. Cunqiang (Felix) Shi joined 黑料不打烊 Business School in August 2023 after completing his Ph.D. in Business Studies at Cardiff University. His doctoral research delved into the profound impact of China's socio-economic transition over the past four decades on the position of disabled labour within the contemporary Chinese labour market. The significance of his findings is underscored by their extensive publication across various reputable sources.
Felix's primary research and scholarly interests lie in the sociology of work, diversity and inclusion initiatives within the UK labour market, the social construction of disability (utilizing the social model of disability), and social-cultural studies centred around East Asia, with a particular focus on China.
Roles in the School and University
Diversity, Equality, and Sustainability Lead (黑料不打烊 Business School)
Research Leadership Group (黑料不打烊 Business School)
Personal Tutor (黑料不打烊 Business School)
Early Career Researcher Representative to the Research Impact and Strategy Committee (College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences)
Member of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences)
Member of the Research and Development Concordat Group (黑料不打烊)
Additional Contact Information
Felix is located in A0.05 of the Alun Building
Students are advised to contact Felix via email or Microsoft Teams to arrange an appointment in advance.
Qualifications
- PhD
Cardiff University, 2018–2022 - MSc: Social Science Research Method
Cardiff University, 2017–2018 - MSc: Human Resource Management
Cardiff University, 2016–2017
Teaching and Supervision
Currently Felix is contributing to the following BBS modules:
ASB-2020 Management Planning and Coordination?
ASB-2021 Commerical Awareness & Insight of Work?
ASB-2605 Expereince of HRM at work
ASB-3535 HRM in an Ethical Agenda
ABM-4426 Contemporary Issues in Management
ASB/ABJ/ABM-4904 Applied Business Projects
Felix is currently supervising one PhD student on the topic of HRM and AI.?
In 2025, Felix was nominated as candidate for teaching award (student led)
Postgraduate Project Opportunities
Publications
2025
- E-pub ahead of print
Chau, W. F. & Shi, F., 24 Sept 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Diaspora Studies.
Research output: Contribution to journal ? Article ? peer-review
2024
- Published
Shi, F., Sept 2024, The Professional Mountaineer, 2024, autumn.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication ? Article - Published
Shi, F. & Han, Q., 3 Sept 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference ? Paper ? peer-review - Published
Shi, F. & Foster, D., 20 Jan 2024, In: Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal. 18, 4, p. 1-28 28 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal ? Article ? peer-review
2023
- Published
Shi, C. & Foster, D., 15 Jun 2023.
Research output: Contribution to conference ? Paper - Published
Shi, C., 4 Apr 2023.
Research output: Contribution to conference ? Paper
2022
- Published
Shi, C., 18 Apr 2022.
Research output: Contribution to conference ? Paper
2019
- Published
Shi, C., 11 Jul 2019.
Research output: Contribution to conference ? Paper
2018
- Published
Shi, C., 10 Dec 2018, 案例分析：残联在残障就业中的角色.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding ? Conference contribution
Activities
2025
Oct 2025 →
Activity: Membership of committee (Chair)Early Career Researcher Network Seed Fund peer reviewer
Oct 2025 →
Activity: Membership of committee (Chair)The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network workshop
19 Sep 2025
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)9 Apr 2025
Activity: Hosting an academic visitor (Host)
2024
Jan 2024 →
Activity: Membership of network (Member)
2023
ECR rep to the University’s Researcher Development & Concordat Group
5 Oct 2023 – 1 Oct 2025
Activity: Membership of network (Member)Member of the Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal Manuscript Review Board
1 Oct 2023 – 1 Oct 2026
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Member of Research and Impact Strategy committee
Oct 2023 →
Activity: Membership of committee (Member)Peer Reviewer for Social Inclusions: Social Inclusion (ISSN: 2183-2803) is a peer-reviewed open access journal which provides academics and policy-makers with a forum to discuss and promote a more socially inclusive society.
23 Jun 2023
Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
2021
Appointed Board Director
12 Oct 2021 – 12 Oct 2024
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