CityU organizes “School of Education Research Day” to explore academic innovation and postgraduate development
To celebrate the 44th anniversary of City University of Macau (CityU) and promote academic exchange and innovative development, the School of Education (SOE) recently held the “School of Education Research Day” at the Taipa campus. Themed “Academic Innovation and Postgraduate Development,” the event brought together several renowned scholars. Through a variety of formats, including thematic discussions, practical workshops, and academic exchanges, nearly a hundred faculty and students engaged in discussion across different topics, such as postgraduate learning experiences, academic publication strategies, and cutting-edge research methods. This event provided a high-quality platform for academic exchange, creating a lively scholarly atmosphere.
At the opening ceremony, Dean Liying Cheng emphasized SOE’s strong focus on postgraduate education and interdisciplinary research, highlighting that the aim of the event was to provide a platform for academic exchange among postgraduate students and junior faculty, thereby promoting interdisciplinary research collaboration and enhancing the overall level of research. Dean Cheng also introduced the significant progress the School has made in postgraduate education and academic research in recent years.
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The event included two high-quality thematic forums. The first forum, titled “The Path to Academic Growth for Postgraduate Students,” was hosted by Assistant Professor Claire Ouyang Baixiao. Dr. Lydia Ieong Weng Hong and Dr. Tong Chi Man shared key experiences from their academic careers, focusing on time management and research planning based on their own experiences. The forum had lively interactions, with participants engaging in in-depth discussions about various challenges encountered during the research process.
The second forum focused on “The Art and Strategies of Academic Publishing,” hosted by Assistant Professor Zhang Jiawei. Professor April Zhai Xuesong and internationally renowned scholar Prof. Andy Curtis delved into the key points of writing and submitting high-quality journal articles, as well as the essence and techniques of effective presentations, sharing their personal experiences and offering practical advice. A Q&A session was arranged, during which many postgraduate students actively asked experts about practical issues related to paper publishing.
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On the day of the event, there was also a workshop on research methods, featuring seven parallel sessions that covered various cutting-edge research methods. These sessions were hosted by Dean Liying Cheng, Professor Zhai Xuesong, Associate Professor Peng Jun, Assistant Professor Dai Yi, Assistant Professor Huang Biyun, Assistant Professor Zhang Jiawei, and Assistant Professor Wang Zixuan. The workshops combined theoretical explanations with practical training. Students expressed that this hands-on learning approach provided them with a more intuitive understanding of research methods. The workshop content, which centered on both theory and practice, greatly benefitted their research capabilities.
Source: School of Education
