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Yiqun Sun (Olivia) is an Educational Developer and serves as the Bucket Leader for Technology-enhanced Learning (TEL) within the Educational Development Unit (EDU). With over a decade of experience in teaching and administration across higher education and other educational institutions, she has facilitated a wide range of teaching sessions, training workshops, and consultations for diverse groups of students and educators. Olivia has a proven record of successfully leading projects, programmes, and events at various levels.
She holds a Master of Science in Learning and Technology from the University of Oxford, a Master of Arts in English Language Teaching (Studies and Methods) from the University of Warwick, and a PhD awarded jointly by Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and the University of Liverpool. She is also a certified Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) facilitator and a certified Climate Flask facilitator. Her research focuses on blended learning, Technology-enhanced Learning (TEL), digital literacy, and AI in Learning and Teaching.
Research interests
blended learning, Technology-enhanced Learning (TEL), digital literacy, and AI in Learning and Teaching
Teaching
Module Leader: PGcert 404 - Using technology to enhance student learning
Master Thesis Supervisory: MA Digital Education
Awards and honours
Outstanding Contribution to XJTLU Basic Education Development Award, 2025
Islands of Innovation (Team Member) – Association for Learning Technologies (ALT) Institutions and Teams Award 2025
Islands of Innovation (Team Member) – Association for Learning Technologies (ALT) Community Choice Award 2025
Best Oral Presentation Award. First XJTLU-UoL-XJTU Postgraduate Research Joint Conference & 2025 XJTLU Postgraduate Research Symposium, Suzhou, March 20 -21, 2025.
Best Presentation Award. The Wisdom Lake Postgraduate Research Symposium, Suzhou, Dec. 14-15, 2023.
Best Presentation Award. International Conference on Educational Technology, Xi’an, September 15 – 17, 2023.
Innovation and Creativity Award. Academy of Future Education, XJTLU, 2023
Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) and Jisc Student Partnership Impact Award (Supervisor), UK, 2023
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, PhD in Education, University of Liverpool, UK
Award Date: 17 Dec 2025
Master, MSc in Learning and Technology, University of Oxford
Award Date: 31 Aug 2012
Master, MA in English Language Teaching (Studies and Methods) , The University of Warwick
Award Date: 31 Aug 2011
Research areas
- blended learning
- Technology-enhanced Learning (TEL)
- digital literacy
- AI in Learning and Teaching
Person Types
- Staff
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A Transferable Three-Stage Model for AI-Supported Learning in Knowledge-Intensive Modules: Piloting and Evaluation in APH109
Guo, B. (PI) & Sun, Y. (Team member)
4/05/26 → 21/08/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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EASE: An AI Inquiry Partner Agent for Research-Led Project-Based Learning: Preserving Independent Thinking in Industry and Enterprise Tailored Education (IETE)
Xia, A. (PI), Zhou, Y. (CoPI), Han, Z. (Team member), Zhang, X. (Team member) & Sun, Y. (Team member)
4/05/26 → 21/08/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Harnessing Game-based Learning and Generative AI for an Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainability Education
Yonto, D. (PI), Sun, Y. (CoI), Lee, J. H. (CoI) & Lee, E. (CoI)
21/03/25 → 19/03/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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Multi-university Experimental Research for Student-staff Exploration of Generative AI
Reis, C. (PI) & Sun, Y. (PI)
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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TDF21/22-R25-186: Embedding ARAD (Augmented Reality Aided Design) in Design Pedagogy
Tedjosaputro, M. (PI), Sun, Y. (CoI) & Yu, J. (CoI)
1/02/23 → 31/01/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Accelerating Faculty AI Adoption through a Situated Social Mentorship Framework
Sun, Y. & Benavent Esteve, N., 19 May 2026, EDUCAUSE.Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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An Academic Integrity Rescue Mission in the AI Era: Designing an AI-Enhanced Scenario-Based Gamified Course
Sun, Y., Yang, Y. & Wu, Y., 24 Jun 2026, International Consortium for Educational Development (ICED) Conference 2026 proceeding.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Diving into the blended learning experience: exploring engagement patterns and influencing factors among first-year Chinese undergraduate students in EMI transnational universities in China
Sun, Y., Wang, R. & Varga-Atkins, T., 19 Feb 2026, In: Higher Education Research and Development.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From Beginner to Advance: Accelerating Faculty AI Literacy through a Situated Mentorship Framework.
Sun, Y., Benavent Esteve, N. & Wakelin, R., 24 Jun 2026, International Consortium for Educational Development (ICED) Conference 2026 proceeding.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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An Innovative Approach to Integrating AI Into Learning and Teaching at a Transnational University in China
Reis, C. & Sun, Y., 28 Mar 2025, Training and Development in Transnational Higher Education. IGI Global, p. 331-346 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Strategies and Levels of GenAI Integration in University
Sun, Y. (Speaker)
1 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Mapping Technological Evolution: Faculty Reflections on Technology Use in Higher Education
Sun, Y. (Speaker), Vahed, A. (Speaker) & Yang, Y. (Speaker)
1 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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From Institutional Vision to Classroom Innovation—AI-Powered Education in Action
Wakelin, R. (Speaker) & Sun, Y. (Speaker)
16 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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The 5th National Teaching Innovation Contest for College Teachers
Lei, Y. (Participant), Sun, Y. (Participant) & Gu, Y. (Participant)
Jan 2025 → Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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XIPU AI in Education Innovation Competition 2024
Lei, Y. (Participant), Sun, Y. (Participant) & Gu, Y. (Participant)
Oct 2024 → Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …