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This annual symposium provides a platform for PhD students in the arts and social sciences to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and generate innovative research on globally significant issues. It also aims to establish a sustained network for doctoral students. To facilitate meaningful connections, the program will include dedicated sessions for student networking and scholarly exchange.
Each year, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences hosts the International Doctoral Symposium on Global Perspectives on Social Problems, Policy, and Practice in collaboration with leading universities worldwide, including Fudan University, Nanyang Technological University, Seoul National University, University of British Columbia, University of Chicago, University of Melbourne, University of Michigan, and University of Toronto.
The International Doctoral Symposium at Hong Kong Baptist University focuses on Media, Markets, and Human Well-Being in a Digital Future.
8 – 12 March 2027
The International Doctoral Symposium will be led by an organizing panel of international experts with representatives from the seven collaborating institutions.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University will host the International Doctoral Symposium from 8 to 12 March 2027, in collaboration with Fudan University, Nanyang Technological University, Seoul National University, University of British Columbia, University of Chicago, University of Melbourne, University of Michigan, and University of Toronto.
Focusing on Media, Markets, and Human Well-Being in a Digital Future, the symposium provides a platform for PhD students in the arts and social sciences to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and build a sustained international research network.
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The five-day programme includes student networking, scholarly exchange, site visits, and a Journal Publication Roundtable. The Doctoral Micro Seed Grant Competition will also launch to support cross-institutional doctoral collaboration and high-impact publications.
Up to four doctoral students from each university will be selected based on proposal quality and fit. Participants are expected to attend all sessions.
Submit a 300–500-word abstract by 15 November 2026 (23:59 HKT) via the abstract submission form. For enquiries, contact Mr. Tsz Chung Lai at tc_lai@hkbu.edu.hk.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University will host the International Doctoral Symposium from 8 to 12 March 2027, in collaboration with Fudan University, Nanyang Technological University, Seoul National University, University of British Columbia, University of Chicago, University of Melbourne, University of Michigan, and University of Toronto. Doctoral students will explore Media, Markets, and Human Well-Being in a Digital Future through scholarly exchange, networking, and site visits.
The programme includes a Journal Publication Roundtable and the launch of the Doctoral Micro Seed Grant Competition to foster cross-institutional collaboration. Up to four doctoral students per university will be selected; full participation in all sessions is expected.
Submit a 300–500-word abstract by 15 November 2026 (23:59 HKT). For enquiries, contact Mr. Tsz Chung Lai at tc_lai@hkbu.edu.hk.
