“𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬” 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟐：𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲: 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Upcoming Event
| Introduction | The “Bridging Ideas: Research Workshop Series” is a significant academic initiative meticulously planned and executed by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the Graduate School, and the Institute of International Education of New Era University College. It aims to provide current postgraduate students with a series of highly practical and effective research methodology guides. Through systematic course design and the integration of resources from multiple fields, the workshops not only help students master core research skills but also focus on enhancing their ability to address challenges encountered during the research process. Whether it is in the stages of topic selection, application of methodologies, data analysis, or thesis writing, the workshops strive to offer comprehensive support, making their research journey smoother and more fruitful. This series serves as a vital resource to empower students and ensure their academic success. |
| Speaker | Asst. Prof. Dr. Loo Yew Liang Asst. Prof. Dr. Loo Yew Liang earned a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, followed by a master’s and PhD in International Business, all from Universiti Utara Malaysia. He is currently an assistant professor and programme coordinator for the Doctor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration (MBA) at New Era University College. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Loo has gained extensive practical experience in various industries, holding significant roles such as Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager at Teguh Harian Sdn. Bhd., International Business Manager at Gano Excel Industries Sdn. Bhd., and Inside Sales Account Manager (INTEL Campaign) at Teledirect Telecommerce Sdn. Bhd.. His combined expertise in academics and industry has enabled him to build a bridge between education and practical applications, providing students with valuable and insightful perspectives. |
| Topic | Empowering Your Research Journey: Succeeding in Your Proposal Defence Participating in the “Empowering Your Research Journey: Succeeding in Your Proposal Defence” workshop offers newly enrolled doctoral candidates a decisive head‑start. Through focused sessions on crafting persuasive research pitches, attendees learn to crystallise their problem statements, articulate clear aims, and justify methodological choices with the skills that reviewers immediately notice. Practice rounds with expert facilitators and interdisciplinary peers provide rapid, constructive feedback, allowing students to refine arguments before facing their actual committees. The workshop further demystifies institutional expectations by unpacking common evaluation criteria and showcasing exemplars of winning proposals, transforming vague guidelines into actionable checkpoints. By the end, candidates leave not only with a polished proposal outline and a succinct verbal “elevator pitch”, but also with renewed confidence, sharper critical‑thinking habits, and a roadmap for navigating the early milestones of the PhD journey. Gain the skills, structure, and confidence to present your research proposal effectively and meet academic expectations with clarity and impact. |
| Information | Date: 19 August 2025 (Tuesday) Time: 9:00am – 11:30am Venue: Menara Nantah, NEUC Language: Bilingual (English & Chinese) Registration: Please click the following link to register by 17 Aug 2025: t.ly/6M0Mm |
Lecture Postscript
On August 19, 2025, New Era University College held the workshop “Empowering Your Research Journey: Succeeding in Your Proposal Defence” at the Menara Nantah. The session was delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Loo Yew Liang and attracted around 60 postgraduate students, who gathered to explore research methodologies and proposal writing strategies.
This workshop was part of the “Bridging Ideas” Research Workshop Series, jointly organized by the Graduate School and the Institute of International Education. It aimed to provide postgraduate students with academic guidance, helping them cultivate confidence, clarity, and structured thinking as they advance in their research journey.
Targeting postgraduate students in Chinese Studies, Education, ASEAN and Southeast Asian Studies, Business Studies, and Art, Design & Creative Media, the workshop focused on equipping participants with essential skills for preparing a solid research proposal. Dr. Loo emphasized the need to define clear research questions, articulate objectives, and justify the feasibility of proposed methodologies. By unpacking common evaluation criteria and presenting successful case studies, he transformed abstract academic expectations into practical checkpoints that students could readily apply to their own work.
Beyond technical guidance, the workshop also highlighted the importance of developing soft skills, such as building confidence, fostering critical thinking habits, and formulating effective strategies for proposal defence. Participants expressed that the session helped them take a more assured first step in their research journey while refining both their strategies and mindset.
