Successfully Concluded · 1st Edition
1st Postgraduate Symposium 2026
12–14 May 2026
Advancing Knowledge for a Sustainable, Digital, and Resilient Future
Event at a glance
The inaugural PGSYM in numbers.
The recorded research contributions reflect the multidisciplinary reach of the first symposium across three major academic clusters.
Research distribution
Three clusters. One multidisciplinary platform.
Social Sciences
353 contributions · 73.1% of the recorded cluster total.
Science & Technology
104 contributions · 21.5% of the recorded cluster total.
Agricultural Sciences
26 contributions · 5.4% of the recorded cluster total.
Publication journey
Beyond the symposium.
PGSYM connects research presentation with screening, journal matching, editorial allocation, peer review, revision and publication.
1Symposium
2Initial Screening
3Journal Matching
4EiC Allocation
5Peer Review
6Author Revision
7Publication
Explore the archive
The 1st PGSYM record.
Browse the programme, organising committee and archived author information from the inaugural edition.
Agenda & Schedule
Browse the three-day interactive programme and presentation schedule.
Conference Committee
View the official leadership and organising structure preserved from the inaugural edition.
Author Guidelines
Review the historical submission requirements and resources from PGSYM 1.
Featured speakers & publication workshops
Expert sessions from the 1st PGSYM.
Explore the publication-focused sessions delivered during the inaugural symposium. Click any poster to view it in full.
13 May 2026 · 2.00 PM – 3.30 PM
Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan FASc
How to Publish in Q1 Journal
UPM Press Centre / Universiti Putra Malaysia
13 May 2026 · 4.15 PM – 5.30 PM
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md Kamal Uddin
Quality Thesis and Fast Publication Using KSI Novel Codes
Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia
14 May 2026 · 9.30 AM – 11.00 AM
Dr. Stephanie Chuah Hui Wen
From Idea to Acceptance: A Practical Guide to Publishing in Top-Tier Journals
Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
14 May 2026 · 11.15 AM – 12.45 PM
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nik Ahmad Sufian Burhan
Thinking Like a Researcher: From Research Questions to High-Impact Findings
Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia
14 May 2026 · 2.00 PM – 3.30 PM
Prof. Dr. Kashif Hussain
Advanced Strategies for Writing and Publishing High-Impact Research Papers
Asia Pacific University (APU)
14 May 2026 · 4.15 PM – 5.15 PM
Dr. Puvaneswaran Kunasekaran
Publication Tips and Opportunities at UPM Press Centre
UPM Press Centre / Universiti Putra Malaysia
Publication outcomes
From PGSYM research to publication.
Journal allocation, acceptance and publication information will be added here as the official publication record is confirmed.
Publication record in progress
This archive will highlight journal allocations and published articles arising from the 1st PGSYM as confirmed information becomes available.
Gallery & media
Event materials in one place.
The archive brings together programme materials, speaker posters and other official records from the symposium.
Speaker Posters
View the publication workshop posters and featured speaker sessions above.
Event Gallery
The official event photo collection will be added here when it becomes available.
Programme & Downloads
Access the archived programme, author resources and supporting materials from the first symposium.
The next chapter
Discover the 2nd PGSYM.
Building on the inaugural symposium, PGSYM 2026 returns with new opportunities for postgraduate research dissemination and publication.