Personal profile
Personal profile
Dr. Irina Shcheglova is an Assistant Professor at the Academy of Future Education at Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University. Dr. Irina holds a Ph.D. in Educational Sciences from HSE-University (Russia) and M.Ed. in Evaluation of Education from KSU (USA). She has more than 7 years of research, teaching and administration experience in higher education. Before joining XJTLU, she worked at HSE University as a Lecturer and Researcher and collaborated with UC Berkeley on several research projects. Dr. Irina Shcheglova has published her works in top tier education journals including Quality in Higher Education, Education and Information Technologies, Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management and presented at leading international conferences related to higher education such as ASHE, CHER, BERA and RHEC. Her research interests are students’ experience and development, assessment of education, cross-cultural research.
Research interests
Student development, student experience, sense of belonging, educational assessment, cross-cultural research
Teaching
Student Experience in Global Education
Principles, Policies and Practices of Global Education
Research Seminar for BA and MA students
Research Methods in Education
Language and Linguistics
Awards and honours
Research Fellowship at CSHE UC Berkeley 2017, 2019
Fulbright Scholarship to Study in the USA (KSU, Ohio) 2013-2014
DAAD Grant to attend the Summer courses in Germany 2010
Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Educational Sciences, National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University), Russia - 2021
M.Ed. in Evaluation of Education, Kent State University, USA - 2014
BA in Linguistics, Kursk State University, Russia - 2011
Research areas
- Student development
- student experience
- sense of belonging
- educational assessment
- cross-cultural research
Person Types
- Staff
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Active
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TDF: Towards a Successful PG Life in XJTLU: Providing a Multidimensional Transition Support System (TSS) for PG Students
Li, Y. (PI), Shcheglova, I. (CoI) & Bateman, S. (CoI)
1/09/24 → 31/08/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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International Comparative Study on Socialization Education in Primary and Secondary Schools and Database Construction
Zhao, Y. (PI), Yu, J. J. (Team member), Yan, R. (Team member), Lu, J. (Team member), Qin, J. (Team member), Jin, L. (Team member), Shcheglova, I. (Team member), Mao, Z. (Team member), Ren, L. (Team member), Day, M. (Team member), Wu, M. (Team member), Zhou, Q. (Team member) & Wang, Y. (Team member)
1/05/24 → 17/06/26
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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A bridge or a barrier? Navigating students' engagement with interactive learning platforms under the EMI context: A phenomenological study of a Sino-British cooperative university in China
Li, J. & Shcheglova, I., 30 Mar 2026, In: British Educational Research Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fitting in or standing out? Social integration of first-generation students in selective Russian universities
Vilkova, K., Maiukova, E., Shcheglova, I. & Dremova, O., 18 Feb 2026, In: European Journal of Higher Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Do Individual Educational Trajectories Contribute to Better Student Skill Development: An Empirical Study in Russian Universities
Maloshonok, N. G., Muzyka, P. A., Shmeleva, E. D. & Shcheglova, I. A., 2025, In: Vysshee Obrazovanie v Rossii. 34, 5, p. 29-48 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Double Reduction Policy in Chinese Education: Promises, Outcomes, Perspectives
Shcheglova, I., Fu, J., Zhang, X., Zhang, Y., Wang, Y., Yin, R. & Zhong, X., 22 Oct 2025, In: Voprosy Obrazovaniya / Educational Studies Moscow. 3, p. 118-139 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Engaging postgraduate students in the Global Virtual Exchange arena: Administrators’ insights across levels
Wang, R., Wu, M., Shcheglova, I., Chen, J. & Mattinson, K., Mar 2025, In: Research in Comparative & International Education. 20, 1, p. 49-68 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Activities
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Empowering Students: The AI-Mindful Mentor ‘ThriveTalk’ for Well-Being and Academic Achievements
Shcheglova, I. (Speaker), Yang, Y. (Speaker) & Tay, T. T. (Speaker)
14 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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The Power of Friendship and Study Collaboration on the Development of Students` Sense of Belonging
Shcheglova, I. (Speaker)
21 Apr 2026 → 23 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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How adding structure reduces complexity: more interconnections in concept maps do not increase cognitive load
Shcheglova, I. (Speaker)
22 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Practices and correlates of using generative AI in doctoral education: a comparative case study in China and Russia
Pavliuk, D. (Speaker), Zhuchkova, S. (Speaker), Shmeleva, E. (Speaker), Terentev, E. (Speaker), Li, H. (Speaker) & Shcheglova, I. (Speaker)
15 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Let’s Grow: Bridging the Past, Present, and Future with PG TSS
Li, Y. (Speaker), Shcheglova, I. (Speaker) & Bateman, S. (Speaker)
2 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar