The University of Aberdeen proudly hosted the Strategic Research Frontiers event on June 2, 2025—a dynamic and intellectually engaging gathering that brought together, schoars, faculty, and PhD students from across the UK and China.
The event featured a thought-provoking keynote speech by Professor Richard Whittington from the University of Oxford, followed by a vibrant Paper Development Workshop (PDW). The workshop attracted PhD students and faculty members from the University of Aberdeen and other universities in Scotland and scholars in China.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Professor Keith Allen Bender (Research Director) and Dr Elham Moonesirust for their generous support. Special thanks to Professor Jie Wu for his leadership and meticulous preparation, which made the event possible.
During the PDW session, Richard, Jie, Ignacio, and John provided insightful feedback and addressed research questions from doctoral students with great clarity and encouragement.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the academic staff and PhD students who contributed to the day’s vibrant and thought-provoking discussions.
The Business School looks forward to building on this momentum by hosting future events that continue to promote research excellence and scholarly exchange.