Yueyang Yao
Doctoral Student
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About
Yueyang Yao is a PhD student in the Department of Communication, exploring the intricate interplay between new media technologies and interpersonal communication, and their impact on social connection and individual/collective wellbeing. Her current research is centered around the dynamic realm of online community and social support on social media. She received her master degree in Media and Development from University of Westminster in the UK. Prior to that, she graduated from Sun Yat-sen University in China, with a BA in Business Communication. In addition to her academic pursuits, Yueyang has worked as a PR officer, project manager, and lecturer in China's NGO sector for years before she decided to investigate reality through the lens of Communication.
Education
BA in Business Communication, Sun Yat-sen University
MA in Media and Development, University of Westminster