Currently registered PhD students of Year 2 or above who are able to present their research in English
The presented research falls into one of the following disciplines: Architecture; Biological Sciences; Business; Chemistry; China Studies; Civil Engineering; Computer Science and Software Engineering; Education; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; English, Culture and Communication; Environmental Science; Industrial Design; International Relations; Mathematical Sciences; Public Health; Urban Planning and Design
Registration and submission
Due to the limited availability of places, applicants must register and submit their academic papers and posters to the symposium by the deadlines outlined below. Participants will be informed of the decision whether they are selected to be presenting at the symposium before 24 January 2025.
* XJTLU students can check the relevant email notification sent by the XJTLU Graduate School for registration.
Submission guidelines
Abstract submission
At the time of registration, you should submit an abstract that does not exceed 150 words.
Paper submission
At the time of registration, you should submit an academic paper of your research. The paper should not exceed 2 single-spaced pages (excluding references and tables) and include the following:
A description of your study, including research questions and aims, methodology and key findings, and practical implications of the study
References, tables and figures that support the research
Poster submission
The poster could be either a research-focused poster, highlighting selected aspects of your research project, or a public outreach poster, offering an introduction to the wider research field in which your research is based.
Your poster must be in A1 portrait format (80cm*120cm) and should include:
Paper/research title and all authors
Summary of main research problem/question, aims and objectives of the project, methodology, key findings and practical implication of the study
References
You may find some samples of academic posters here for reference.
The best-designed posters are graphically rich presentations of your research that highlight and summarise the main points, using clear and concise language, without jargon, to reach the widest possible audience inside or outside of your discipline.
Fees and Expenses
There is no registration fee. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation expenses.
Eligibility
Registration and submission
Due to the limited availability of places, applicants must register and submit their academic papers and posters to the symposium by the deadlines outlined below. Participants will be informed of the decision whether they are selected to be presenting at the symposium before 24 January 2025.
* XJTLU students can check the relevant email notification sent by the XJTLU Graduate School for registration.
Submission guidelines
Abstract submission
At the time of registration, you should submit an abstract that does not exceed 150 words.
Paper submission
At the time of registration, you should submit an academic paper of your research. The paper should not exceed 2 single-spaced pages (excluding references and tables) and include the following:
Poster submission
The poster could be either a research-focused poster, highlighting selected aspects of your research project, or a public outreach poster, offering an introduction to the wider research field in which your research is based.
Your poster must be in A1 portrait format (80cm*120cm) and should include:
You may find some samples of academic posters here for reference.
The best-designed posters are graphically rich presentations of your research that highlight and summarise the main points, using clear and concise language, without jargon, to reach the widest possible audience inside or outside of your discipline.
Fees and Expenses
There is no registration fee. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation expenses.