USJ Doctoral School held its 2026 Forum in Education
USJ Doctoral School held its 2026 Forum in Education
12
May
12/05/2026
The USJ Doctoral Forum in Education 2026, co-organised by the Doctoral School and the School of Education (SED) took place on 8 May.
The USJ Doctoral Forum in Education 2026, co-organised by the Doctoral School and the School of Education (SED) at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), recently took place, attracting a diverse audience of doctoral candidates, staff members, and alumni. The event featured three international speakers, who shared their expertise and insights on various topics in Education.
The forum kicked off with a presentation by Dr António Maneira, Assistant Professor at the Doctoral School, on the relevance of Digital Storytelling in “Fostering Resilience and Cultural Sustainability in Online Education”. He also addressed his teaching experience in a digital Master’s programme, when he taught remotely at Universidade Europeia while living in Macao. Audience members were eager to learn more about online learning and its potential for implementation in the Macao setting.
The discussion was followed by a presentation by Dr. Sayma Arju, Chairman of the Department of English at Stamford University Bangladesh. Dr. Arju’s talk, “Beyond Writer’s Block: Navigating Conceptual, Methodological, and Collaborative Challenges in Doctoral Research”, offered practical guidance for doctoral students on navigating the research journey, from topic selection to publication. Her talk emphasised the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and interdisciplinary engagement in shaping research outcomes.
The last talk was delivered by Dr. Yong Liu, distinguished scholar at the School of Foreign Languages, Chongqing Technology and Business University, China. Dr. Liu’s talk, “Strategies for International Journal Publication and Peer Review”, provided actionable insights into international journal publication and the peer-review process. He shared strategies for selecting and targeting journals, meeting editorial expectations, framing research for global impact and improving the odds of a good publishing experience.
The forum also featured a presentation by PhD candidate Renata de Sousa, who presented her research on “MODELIN: An Integrated Methodological Model for Teacher Education and STEM Teaching through Phenomenon-Based Modeling”. The Q&A session that followed her presentation was lively, with audience members asking questions about the model’s practical applications and its potential for implementation across different educational settings.
The Doctoral Forum in Education 2026, as a public event, attracted a diverse audience and provided a valuable platform for researchers to share their work, receive feedback, and engage with peers and experts in the field. The event demonstrated the high quality of research being conducted at USJ in the field of Education, and highlighted the potential for international collaboration and knowledge-sharing among researchers and students.
