“Bridging Ideas” Research Workshop Series 4: Research Starting Point and Introduction Writing for Doctoral Studies
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 | Ms. Liang Bianyi Liang Bianyi is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Communication Studies, with extensive research experience and interdisciplinary research capabilities. She earned her bachelor's degree in Film and Television Production, and later focused on Communication Studies during her master's and doctoral studies. Liang Bianyi holds four software copyrights covering technologies such as short video generation, film rating, remote control, and video editing. Her academic papers have been published in renowned journals, including the Chinese journal Charming China and journals indexed by SSCI, SCOPUS, and AHCI, such as Arts Educa, Psychological Reports, and Cultura: International Journal of Philosophy of Culture and Axiology. Her research topics span film culture, psychological identity, and comparative Eastern-Western philosophy. Additionally, she has been invited to speak at multiple international academic conferences, including the International Conference on Behavioral Science and Applied Psychology (BSAP2023) and the International Media and Communication Academic Exchange Conference. |
| Topic | Art, Design and Creative Media (Six Chapters) Chapter1: Research Starting Point and Introduction Writing for Doctoral Studies This workshop is designed for master’s and doctoral students. It systematically explains how to identify solid research starting point and write a high-quality Introduction. The course covers reviewing research background, formulating research questions, setting research objectives, articulating the significance of the study, and outlining the structure of the thesis. It aims to help students clarify their research ideas and master the logic and key points of writing an Introduction, thereby laying a solid foundation for their doctoral dissertations and future academic publications. |
| Information | Date: 10 October 2025 (Friday) Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm Venue: ZOOM (Meeting ID: 8266571752, Passcode: 018871) Language: Chinese Registration: Please click the following link to register by 8 October 2025: t.ly/6M0Mm |