[7th Talk] Ms Liang Bianyi: Research Methods (Part II): Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods and Design Thinking
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| 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) Chapter4: Research Methods (Part II): Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods and Design Thinking This workshop is designed for master’s and doctoral students, offering systematic guidance on the core methods of quantitative research and design thinking. The course covers variable setting, research hypotheses, questionnaire design logic, and inspirations from quantitative thinking. It aims to help students build a rigorous research framework, acquire fundamental skills in quantitative analysis, and provide solid support for subsequent empirical research and thesis writing. |
| Information | Date: 21 November 2025 (Friday) Registration: Please click the following link to register by 19 November 2025: t.ly/6M0Mm |
Lecture Postscript
The Art, Design and Creative Media Workshop, part of the Bridging Ideas: Research Workshop Series (4–9) organized by New Era University College and jointly planned and executed by the International Education College and the Graduate School, was successfully concluded on December 19, 2025. The workshop series, launched on October 10, 2025, comprised six online sessions covering the full process of doctoral research from initiation to completion, aiming to provide systematic academic guidance and research support for graduate students in the fields of arts, design, and creative media.
This workshop, themed Art, Design and Creative Media Workshop, featured by PhD candidate Liang Bianyi from the University Kebangsaan Malaysia as the keynote speaker. The six sessions focused on research initiation and introduction writing, literature review techniques and identifying research gaps, qualitative research and artistic practice, quantitative methods and design thinking, result presentation and discussion writing, as well as conclusion writing and full-article structural review. Through this systematic arrangement, the workshop guided students in mastering the core stages of academic research and essential skills in thesis writing.
During the sessions, Ms. Liang shared her academic experience in the field of art research, providing detailed guidance on constructing research frameworks, selecting appropriate methodologies, and writing standardized academic chapters, while maintaining logical coherence and persuasive academic arguments throughout the writing process. She emphasized the importance of balancing academic rigor with disciplinary creativity, encouraging participants to fully leverage their field-specific strengths while adhering to proper research methods.
The workshop was held entirely online via Zoom, attracting almost 100 participants from relevant disciplines across the university. Active interaction was observed in each session, with attendees engaging in in-depth discussions with the speaker about specific challenges encountered in their research. Participants generally reported that the workshop helped them gain a clearer understanding of the overall doctoral research process and significantly improved their confidence and competence in academic writing.
In her closing remarks, Associate Professor Dr. Lew Siew Boon (Assistant Dean, Institute of International Education) stated that such academic workshops play a substantive role in enhancing postgraduate students’ academic competencies. She also noted that they will continue to organise more similar academic workshops in the future, providing students with richer opportunities for participation and learning.
The successful completion of this Art, Design and Creative Media Workshop marks the conclusion of the first phase of the Bridging Ideas: Research Workshop Series (4–9) for graduate students in arts, design, and creative media. Moving forward, the series will continue to offer more targeted academic activities across various disciplines, supporting graduate students in steadily advancing their academic journeys.
