time：2026-11-02

To further enhance the research capacity of postgraduate students and continuously improve the quality of postgraduate education, the School of Physical Education at Nanchang University held a seminar themed “Enhancing Postgraduate Research Capacity and Supervisor Training at the School of Physical Education” in Conference Room 423B, Waijing Building, on October 23, 2026. The event invited Professor Li Bin, Vice Dean of the School of Physical Education at Shandong Normal University; Professor Fan Xiang, Deputy Party Secretary of the Department of Physical Education at Shanghai Jiao Tong University; and Dr. Yang Guan from the School of Physical Education at South China University of Technology. The seminar was presided over by Professor Zhao Guanggao, Vice Dean of the School of Physical Education at Nanchang University, and was attended by master’s supervisors and all postgraduate students of the School.

At the beginning of the seminar, Vice Dean Zhao Guanggao briefly introduced the three speakers and, on behalf of the School of Physical Education at Nanchang University, extended a warm welcome to them.

The three speakers addressed the same core theme from different perspectives, unpacking research in sport and physical education for the students in a nuanced and accessible manner.Professor Li Bin delivered a presentation entitled “Writing and Designing a Postgraduate Research Proposal.” He explained in an accessible yet insightful way the writing conventions and structural logic of postgraduate research proposals, providing timely guidance for students preparing to undertake their proposal defenses.Professor Fan Xiang presented on “Writing a Research Proposal in Sport Science: Topic Selection, Design, and Argumentation in the Context of Disciplinary Transformation.” Drawing on recent cutting-edge research and detailed data, he elaborated on how to write a research proposal in sport science from the perspective of disciplinary transformation.Dr. Yang Guan spoke on “Standardization and Normalization of Sport-Related Academic Paper Writing and Review: An Editor’s Perspective.” He introduced the main categories of academic journals and, from an editor’s standpoint, shared insights into academic writing standards, review criteria, and key points to note in manuscript submission.

During their presentations, the three speakers drew on their own research and teaching experience and patiently addressed students’ questions concerning topic selection, experimental design, and manuscript writing. They encouraged students to read more, think more, and practice more, remain grounded in the discipline of sport science, and build solid academic foundations.

The session was marked by a strong learning atmosphere, with attendees taking careful notes and engaging in active reflection.The seminar broadened the academic horizons of faculty and students, helped clarify their research directions, and deepened their understanding of the complementary importance of theoretical learning, practical exploration, and standardized writing. Participants said they had benefited greatly and would apply what they had learned to research projects and paper writing, conduct solid research, and continuously enhance their professional competence.