In collaboration with Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education (NAIHE) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), MDPI is hosting the MDPI Scientific Publishing Exchange. This workshop aims to empower researchers and graduate students with essential skills for academic publishing and professional development. The programme will feature a 2–3-hour session to cover manuscript preparation, submission processes, and strategies for successful publishing, with additional sharing sessions delivered by the faculty members of NAIHE and SUTD.

Participants will also have opportunities to engage in discussions and network with peers and experts. Designed to be both practical and insightful, this workshop will provide attendees with tools to excel in their academic and research endeavours.

Date: 24 April 2025
Time: 9:30am-4:50pm
Venue: Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education, Bugis Junction Tower, 230 Victoria Street 04-09/10, Singapore 188024
Schedule:

Time Programme and Content
9:30am – 10:00am Registration and Tea Break
10:00am – 10:10am Opening Address by NAIHE CEO (Professor Abhishek Singh Bhati)
10:10am – 11:00am Scientific Publishing Essentials 1—Delivered by MDPI
  • Introduction to MDPI, Open Access, the Editorial Process, and Journals
  • Reasons for Rejection at Pre-Check
  • Q&A
11:00am – 11:30am Topic 1—Delivered by Dr. Kok Chiang Liang (NAIHE) and Dr. Teo Tee Hui (SUTD)
  • Introduction of 3 Special Issues
  • Q&A
11:30am – 1:30pm Lunch Break
1:30pm – 3:00pm Kickstart Activity
Scientific Publishing Essentials 2—Delivered by MDPI
  • How to Respond to Peer Reviewers
  • Skill Lab: Reviewer Says, You Respond
  • Q&A
3:00pm – 3:30pm Tea Break
3:30pm – 4:30pm Scientific Publishing Essentials 3—Delivered by MDPI
  • How to Write and Structure a Journal Article
  • Skill Lab: Catchy Yet Clear
  • Q&A
4:30pm – 4:50pm Closing Accolades
Closing Address by Dr. Teo Tee Hui (SUTD)
Registration:

Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations using an institutional email address will be prioritized. Please only register if you are certain you can attend on the event date.

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