On Thursday and Friday, November 20–21, 2025, the Master of Science and Doctoral Program (MD) FEB UGM once again held the Social & Behavioral Science Doctoral Colloquium. This event featured outstanding speakers, namely Prof. Ramayah Thurasamy (Professor, Universiti Sains Malaysia) and Prof. Hiram Ting (President, Responsible Borneo [REBORN]). On the first day, the session was moderated by Muhammad Ryan Sanjaya, S.E., M.Int.Dev.Ec., Ph.D. (Lecturer, Department of Economics, FEB UGM), while on the second day it was moderated by Naila Zulfa, M.A., M.S., PGDip., Ph.D., FHEA. (Lecturer, Department of Management, FEB UGM). This activity was held offline from 09.00–15.00 WIB in the Lippo Room, 2nd Floor, Master of Science and Doctoral Building, FEB UGM. The colloquium opened with a presentation by Prof. Ramayah, who provided comprehensive insights into article writing strategies that meet the standards of reputable international journals. He discussed various important aspects, from selecting relevant topics and developing strong arguments to techniques for presenting research findings to attract the attention of editors and reviewers. Following this, Prof. Hiram Ting delivered a short presentation emphasizing the importance of theoretical contributions and implications. This opening session provided valuable insights for all participants, particularly in improving the quality of their scientific publications at a global level.
Following the presentations by the professors, the event continued with presentations by doctoral students. Each participant presented the research proposals they were developing, covering a variety of innovative topics in the social and behavioral sciences with the potential to make significant academic and practical contributions. Prof. Ramayah and Prof. Hiram Ting then provided critical feedback, methodological development suggestions, and recommendations for key literature that could strengthen each participant’s research framework. This intense and constructive interaction provided a valuable learning experience for the students, solidifying the foundation of their dissertation research.
The discussion session proceeded dynamically, with high enthusiasm from all participants. A variety of questions and perspectives emerged during the discussion, reflecting the participants’ strong academic interest and commitment to improving the quality of their research. The speakers also encouraged researchers to continue developing their competencies, expanding their international networks, and consistently producing influential scientific work.
Overall, the Social & Behavioral Science Doctoral Colloquium was highly successful, interactive, and enthusiastic. The presence and active contributions of all participants made each session even more meaningful. Through this activity, it is hoped that doctoral students at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM) will be further encouraged to conduct high-quality research and strengthen the role of Indonesian academics in the global research arena.
